Includes index.

"Discover the lives of ancient Greeks, from their myths and gods to the first Olympics"--Cover.

Accompanying CD-ROM containes clip art.

Greek world -- Minoan civilization -- Mycenaean civilization -- To Troy and back -- Greek expansion -- Athens, city of Athena -- Power and politics in Athens -- Gods, goddesses, and heroes -- Festivals and oracles -- Temples -- At home -- Women's world -- Growing up in Greece -- Fun and games -- Wining and dining -- Day out -- Body beautiful -- Clothes for comfort -- Greek games -- Wisdom and beauty -- Vases and vessels -- Farming, fishing, and food -- Crafts, travel, and trade -- Warfare -- State of Sparta -- Science and medicine -- Death and the afterlife -- Alexander and the Hellenistic age -- Did you know? -- Who's who -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

Informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization.