The Greeks
Spotlight on Ancient Greeks
The Mycenaeans and Homer
Greek Settlements
The Land of Greece
The City-State, Athens
Democracy
The City at War
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The Olympic Games
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Greek Women
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Korai
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Figures were made as memorials to the dead or offerings to the gods. This statue has the head-dress of a priestess. Female statues (korai) were always clothed.
 
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