In Greek mythology, the goddess of arts, war and wisdom and the protectress of Athens. She was a daughter of Zeus, said to have been born from his head.
Athena
In Greece, the high, fortified area of Athens where the Parthenon is.
Acropolis
An ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato. He established a school in Athens in 335 BCE, and wrote many of his works there.
Aristotle
Ancient Macedonian ruler and king of Macedonia from 336-323 BCE. He overthrew the Persians and established the largest empire the ancient world had seen.
Alexander the Great
King of the gods in Greek mythology. The Romans called him Jupiter.
Zeus
In ancient Greece, a market and open space used for public meetings.
Agora
An ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato. He established a school in Athens in 335 BCE, and wrote many of his works there.
Aristotle
A hero with great strength in Greek mythology. He is said to be half god.
Hercules
An independent state made up of a city and the land around it.
A major philosopher from ancient Greece who wrote "The Republic" around 380 BCE.
Plato