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	Lekythos A lekythos was a pot used for holding perfumed oil. The oil would be sprinkled on after a bath. Here again the painting is of the goddess Aphrodite.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Greek Women