What a Good Wife is......

The article on what a good wife was in the Ancient times was kind of a surprise to me. I was very much aware of the expectations of a wife in Ancient times i.e. basically the mans caregiver/slave, but as the article continued it spoke of the man, not only as a master but of a role model. If a man is loyal then he is setting himself to be a good example for his wife. He acts as a guide in teaching and leading by example to hs wife. There was a quote that really struck me, "a a husbands wishes are as laws appointed for her (his wife) by devine law." That really blew me away that a women wold actually believe these things. But as i said earlier, there were points that i was suprised to hear the opposite, "children will bear both names", i thought that offsrping were to only bear and claim their father.

All in all, the role of a women is to care for, both her husband and her children and then herself, but to always be remnded that if she herself is not up to par, then the whole family must suffer. The contradictons were endless, but a women was anot always appreciated but desperately needed.

Nero and the Fire of 64

Before i read more about Nero and the blame that was placed upon him for the fire, i was sort of astounded by the fact that Nero opened up his home to the citizens of the city and how that was a pretty rare thing for an emporrer to do. Then i went on to read how he was soon blamed for the fire. The rumor has never actually been confirmed but many of the facts add up. I found this whole controversy quite interesting so i did a little research. He found an easy scapegoat in the local christians. When he found that it was going to be easy to target and blame the christians. He later sent those christians to the city ampitheater. Nero literrally fed his victims to the lions. This was a "pointless, sorry affair" that was typical of Nero.

I have taken many art history classes and have ;earned about the rule of Nero but this story i had never heard. I founf it very interesting that it is such a popular story of the time, but it has never been 100% confirmed.

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This slavery focused on having the reader understand how abundant slavery really was. They talked about how slaves were not only workers, but history makers and icons for society. A lot of different kinds of slaves were given. The article addressed such issues as slaves economic role. Spartan slaves were discussed and so was the mordern views of slavery in general, as well as i greeces slaves.

Greek Slaves

As i was reading the entries about greek slavery i found it very interesting that somewhere so bountiful with money and power was so full of slavery, i mean this in regards to their princples, thousands of temples with prostitutes present, man or animal?, rule or be ruled. A slaves "body minister to the needs of life", the needs of their masters life. The reading mentioned how money was being made and how ships captains were taking advantage of the system, "not for every man is the voyage to corinth." How was all of this justified?

The Persian War

The Persian War was a defining moment in greek history. Not only is it famous in history, but also today in popular culture. Athens was catapulted into major power of greek city-states. Athens was the cultural cener of the greek world, this however made the Spartans suspicious of Athens intentions.

The unity of Athens and Sparta against the giants, is a metaphor that i persoanlly have heard many a time. The fact that Athens was building ships so addamently even knowing that they were totally outumbered is a sign of great courage. They were willing to sacrifice themselves and take a big gamble.

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Middle Class Perception

I found it very interesting in the "Aristotle on Democracy" how the middle class was addressed. I never realized that a happy medium is so important and so beneficial. In a time of complete class rule, the middle class was never up to par compared to upper class, but in the end the middle class had it all. Both ends of the spectrum have their down falls. Upper and lower classes find it "difficult to find rational priniciple". The middle class doesn't have to worry about parishing, while they don't have to worry about the security of being wealthy. The "middle class is least likely to shrink rule......they are most secure in state." The beauty of a democracy is that the middle class, along with the upper and lower classes are supported. The benefits outweigh any downfalls that it has to offer.