FUN FUN FUN
Here in Athens we have yearly festivals for athletics, as well as drama and religious occasions.
Theater of Dionysia
One of the greatest events of the year is performed at the Theater of Dionysia- named after the God of Wine. It is a religious festival held in honor of the Gods themselves. For 10 whole days, people fill the theater to watch plays performed by their favorite playwrights and poets. There is usually 3 tragedies or 3 comedies that are followed by a short satyr farce.
Our Actors wear large masks and complex costumes!
To join us in our fun it only costs 2 obols!! However, don't worry if you do not have enough because you will be allowed in for FREE!
Our Actors wear large masks and complex costumes!
To join us in our fun it only costs 2 obols!! However, don't worry if you do not have enough because you will be allowed in for FREE!
Olympics!
For more information about the Olympic games look under Athletics.
Just For The Men!
Here in Athens the men frequently like to throw symposias- banquets/drinking parties. Most are small and private, while some are large and public.
Private Symposias are usually held in the Andron (dining room) of a mans home, after the evening meal.
The only women that may to attend are the hetairai- slave girls, who dance, play the flute, and display acrobatics for the men.
The evenings usually begin with the pouring of libations- most often wine, and the singing of songs or hymns to the Gods. Our men usually discuss politics and philosophy at first but as they drink more wine jokes, riddles and stories we be told.
At the end of the party the men will fall asleep leaving the women and slave boys to clean up.
Private Symposias are usually held in the Andron (dining room) of a mans home, after the evening meal.
The only women that may to attend are the hetairai- slave girls, who dance, play the flute, and display acrobatics for the men.
The evenings usually begin with the pouring of libations- most often wine, and the singing of songs or hymns to the Gods. Our men usually discuss politics and philosophy at first but as they drink more wine jokes, riddles and stories we be told.
At the end of the party the men will fall asleep leaving the women and slave boys to clean up.