First of the great Greek Philosophers. The founder of Western Philosophy
Who is Socrates?
100
King of the Gods
Who is Zeus
100
She was queen of the Gods
Who is Hera?
100
A Historian who chronicled the Persian Wars. He is often called the father of History.
Who is Herodotus?
100
Often called the greatest military commander in history. He expanded the Greek empire to its greatest size, never losing a battle.
Who is Alexander the Great?
200
He was the the most famous Greek poet. He wroteTthe Illiad and The Odyssey.
Who is Homer?
200
The God of War
Who is Ares?
200
The Goddess of the Moon.
Who is Artemis?
200
The Father of Geometry. He wrote a book called Elements - likely the most famous mathematical textbook in history.
Who is Euclid?
200
Called the Father of Athenian Democracy.
Who is Cleisthenes?
300
His fables were known for both talking animals as well as teaching a moral (lesson).
Who is Aesop?
300
The God of the Sea
Who is Poseidon?
300
The Goddess of Wisdom
Who is Athena?
300
A scientist and philosopher, he came up with the Pythagorean Theorem still used today in much of geometry.
Who is Pythagoras?
300
Famous for his "harsh" laws - many offenses were punishable by death.
Who is Draco?
400
A woman who was one of the greatest lyric poets.
Who is Sappho
400
The God of the Underworld
Who is Hades
400
The Goddess of Love
Who is Aphrodite?
400
A great Greek historian who was known for the exact science of his research; he wrote about the war between Athens and Sparta.
Who is Thucydides?
400
A leader during the golden age of Greece.. He helped democracy to flourish. He encouraged citizens to participate in government.
Who is Pericles?
500
He was a student of Socrates. He wrote many dialogues using Socrates as a major character. He also founded the Academy in Athens.
Who is Plato?
500
The God of metalworking
Who is Hephaestus?
500
The Goddess of hearth/home
Who is Hestia?
500
He is considered one of the great mathematicians and scientists in history. He made many discoveries both in math and physics including many inventions.
Who is Archimedes?
500
A great statesman who was considered the greatest orator (speech giver) of Greek times