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	Position of Rowers The rowers in a trireme sat above each other. They had to avoid hitting each others oars.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Naval Warfare