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 Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Korai 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.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Craftsmen