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	Medicine Cups These cups from the prison in Athens may have been filled with hemlock, which was given to prisoners condemned to die.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Illness and Death