Images of Ancient Greece

Stories from the Iliad by Jeanie Lang

Into the sleeping heart of Helen there came remembrance.	Many were the heroes who sailed away from Greece.	"Achilles, fleetest of foot, and bravest of all Greek heroes. "
"Mars, like a thunder-cloud, swept upwards through the sky to Olympus. "	Agamemmnon heard the soud of pipe and flute . .	The point of the spear flew over the left shoulder of Patroclus.
The making of the arms of Achilles.	The shadow of death came down upon Hector.

Stories from the Odyssey by Jeanie Lang

"And dream idle, happy day-dreams that never ended. "	"'Never more wilt thou have thy sight,' "	In one moment they were turned into swine.
In the meadow where the Sirens sat were the bones of the men they had slain.	The nymph rose from the sea	Nausicaa and her maidens brought him food and wine.
Telemachus knelt where the grey water broke on the sand.	Odysseus looked down at the woods and the sea.

Stories from Greek History by Ethelwyn Lemon

Solon in the market-place.	Thermopylae	Themistocles and the Greek Captain
Pelopidas and Epimanondas	Timoleon and the Eagles.	Demosthenes in exile.
Alexander and Diogenes	Alexander scales the walls with three men.

Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor

She changed her into a spider.	"Sweet, piercing sweet was the music of Pan's pipe. "	"Demeter rejoiced, for her daughter was by her side. "
The Wind-god sent a gust from the south.	For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither.	Often she would stand upon the walls of Troy.
"Yea, verily, thou art Odysseus. "	In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event.	"Solon, the wise lawgiver of Athens. "
They crashed into the Persian army with tremendous force.	"Ship dashed against ship, till the Persian dead strewed the deep like flowers. "	He stood silent before the king.
The figure of the goddess was a colossal one.	He became a target for every arrow.	He drank the contents as though it were a draught of wine.
The multitude saluted him with loud acclamations.	"He left the assembly, hiding his face in his cloak. "	He ran toward the horse and seized the bridle.
With an effort he looked at them as they passed.

Plutarch's Lives by W. H. Weston

Aristides and the Citizen	Death of the Persian Admiral at Salamis	Themistocles at the Persian Court
Epaminonas defending Pelopidas	Timoleon setting sail for Sicily	Alexander and Diogenes
Quarrel between Alexander and Clitus	Philopoemen in Prison	Coriolanus and the Matrons of Rome

Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Theseus slaying the minotaur	The great Rock stirred!	"Theseus never thought once whether his sails were black, white, or rainbow colored."
The enemy's breath rushed out of his nose in an obstreperous hurricane and whirlwind.	At Circe's Palace: Hogs on cushioned thrones.	The servant offered a pomegranate to Proserpina.
"I am going to Iolchos', answered Jason."	Jason caught the fleece from the tree.	Theseus trying to lift the rock

Wonder Book by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Bellerophon on Pegasus	Give us our eye!	"The chest sailed on, however, and neither sank nor upset."
"The small, embroidered wallet grew large enough to contain Medusa's head."	"The only music for poor Midas, now, was the clink of one coin against another."	"Little Marygold was a human child no longer, but a golden statue."
It was a very pleasant life indeed.	It seemed as if a sudden swarm of winged creatures brushed past her.	Hope
"Then he sat down on the grass, and told them the story of his life."	"And what should Hercules espy there, but an old man fast asleep."	"I will climb the mountain behind you there, and relieve you of your burden.'"
An abundant cascade fell bubbling into the bowl.	"The weary, and the hungry, and the thirsty used to repose themselves, and quaff milk abundantly out of the miraculous pitcher."	Pegasus had been seen near the Fountain of Pirene.
"If it had not been for the little boy's unwavering faith, Bellerphon would have given up all hope."	"As it came within arm's-length, Bellerphon made a cut at the monster."	Perseus and the Grey Women
Perseus Armed by the Nymphs	Perseus and the Gorgons	Perseus Showing the Gorgon's Head
The stranger appeared to Midas	Midas' daughter turned into gold	Midas with the pitcher
Pandora wonders at the box	Pandora desires to open the box	Pandora opens the box.
Hercules and the Nymphs	Hercules and the Old Man and the Sea	Hercules and Atlas
Philemon and Baucis	The strangers in the village	The strangers entertained
Bellerophon at the Fountain	Bellerophon slays the Chimera

Helmet and Spear by Alfred J. Church

Timoleon holding the ford of the Crimessus.

The Battle of Issus.

Persian War by Alfred J. Church

The oracle.	The festival of athene: horsemen	The festival of athene: branchbearers
Women keeping festival	The chariot race	Flute players and dancers
Marathon	The race in armour	The banqueting table
The council	The chariot	Offerings
The horse race	A torch dance	The sacrifice
Plataea

Stories From Herodotus by Alfred J. Church

Darius.	"Sculptures From Pterium, A City Destroyed by Croesus. "	Croesus on the Funeral Pile.
Babylonian Captives.	Inspection of Cattle.	Pursuing Birds.
A Flock of Geese.	Osiris.	An Egyptian FeaSt.
Sennacherib in his Chariot.	Asiatics Bringing Tribute.	Bringing Corn and Animals as Tribute.
A Persian King.	A Lion Hunt.	Besieging a City.

Story of the Greeks by Helene A. Guerber

athene	Daedalus and Icarus	"After a few moment's deep thought, Oedipus answered."
Menalaus	Homer	Telling Homer's Tales.
The Temple at Olympia	A torch race.	Theatre of Dionysus.
Sophocles.	Themistocles.	Crossing the Hellespont.
Return of the victorious greeks.	The Theseum.	Pericles.
Phidias (completing the Parthanon)	Socrates.	Alcibiades dared the Driver to come on.
Alcibiades.	Socrates Farewell.	Agesilaus and Pharnabazus
Avenge yourselves by killing my only child.'	Damon and Pythias.	The people all hooted.
Demosthenes	Alexander and Bucephalus	Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot
Death of Alexander.	Cleombrotus and Chilonis.

Famous Men of Greece by John H. Haaren

"Young Spartans learning a lesson from drunken helots, Mussini "	"Solon defends his laws, Coypel "	"A reading from Homer, L Alma Tadema "
"The capture of the Acropolis, Zick "	"The Pythia on the Tripod, Motte "	"Xerxes watching the Battle of Salamis, Zick "
"The victors of Salamis, Cormon "	Aristides	"Aristides and the Countryman, Hillemacher "
Cimon	"A Garden of Ancient Greece, Poynter (adapted) "	"The Generosity of Cimon, Hallé "
"A Greek theatre restored, Matsch "	"Inside the Parthenon, Thiersch "	"Pericles visiting the studio of Phidias, Le Roux "
"In the Golden Age of Pericles, Hildebrand "	"Olympic Foot Races, Knille "	"An evening reunion in Greece, Grolleau "
"The market-place of Athens, Buhlmann "	"Socrates teaching young Alcibiades, Schopin "	Aristophanes
"Comedians with Masks, Gerome; "	"The death of Socrates, David "	"The School of Plato, Knille "
"Epaminondas rescues Pelopidas, Vogel "	"A dance in honor of the god of wine, McGrath "	Alexander tames Bucephalus
"The family of Darius at Alexander's feet, Crane "	"Porus before Alexander, Chappel "	"The death of Alexander, Piloty "
"In ancient Greece, Tadema "	"The temple where Demosthenes died, Hoffman "	"Aristotle teaching Alexander, Laplante "
"Aristotle lecturing, Grosse "	"Philosophers of Athens, Raphael "	"Diogenes in his tub, Montegazza "
"Diogenes looking for a man, Rubens "	"Ptolemy Philadelphus give Liberty to the Jews, Coypel "	" The Death of Archimedes, Vimont "
"The race-course of Sparta, Hoffmann "	"Pyrrhic Dance, Tadema "	"Last Days of Corinth, Robert-Fleury "

Greatest Nations: Greece by Charles F. Horne

The Battle of Salamis	Jupiter driving the hosts of Cronus out of heaven	Cyrus Restoring the Sacred Vessels
Croesus on the Funeral Pyre	Cambyses at Pelusium	The Tomb of Darius
War Council of Darius (From the Darius Vase)	"Hippocrates Refusing the Presents of Artaxerxes, "	The Death of Darius
Valerian before Sapor (Rock Carving near Persepolis)	"A Georgian Beauty, "	Esther before Ahasuerus
Life in Modern Persia	Map—Greece and its Colonies	Paris Abducting Helen
Battle of the Gods and Giants	The Fates	Orpheus and Eurydice
Tritons in Combat	Perseus Slaying Medusa	Amazons Hunting
Medea Slaying her Children	Hector's Farewell	Achilles Dragging the Body of Hector
Laocoon and the Horse of Troy	Penelope Awaiting Ulysses	The Return of Ulysses
Lycurgus Pledging the Spartans to his Laws	Greek Girls Playing Ball	Aristomenes Freed by the Fox
The Dromos of Sparta	"Theseus at the Labyrinth, "	The Shrine of Minerva at Athens
Celebrated Greeks—I.	The Athenians Celebrating the Return of Pisistratus	The Delphic Oracle Decrees Athens' Liberation
The Ruins of Athens	Art Relics from the Ionic Cities of Asia	Foot-Race at the Olympic Games
American Victory at the Revival of the Olympic Games	The Festive Place of Olympia	Sappho and her Pupils
Oedipus at Colonus	Aesop relating his fables	Pythagoras and the Beautiful Theano
Socrates Instructing Alcibiades	Socrates Drinking the Hemlock	The Acropolis (Restored)
Phidias' Statue of Minerva in the Parthenon	The Greeks Preserve the Bridge of Darius	Sophocles and Aristides
Reception of the Persian Envoy at Sparta	The Battle of Marathon	The Plain of Marathon
Flight of Miltiades	Xerxes Commands the Punishment of the Sea	The Defence of Thermopylae
Celebrated Greeks—II.	The Triumph of Themistocles after Salamis	The Surprise at Himera
The Battle of Plataea	Market Place of Athens (Restored )	The Dionysiac Theatre at Athens (Restored)
"Pericles and Aspasia at the Studio of Phidias, "	Alcibiades Interrupting the Banquet of Agathon	Cimon Courting the Favor of the Athenians
Ancient Sparta (Restored)	The Ruins of Aegina	Destruction of the Athenian Army at Syracuse
The Death of Alcibiades	The Greeks after Cunaxa	Xenophon and the Ten Thousand Hail the Sea
Epaminondas Saves the Life of Pelopidas	The Citadel of Corinth	Assassination of Philip of Macedon
The Search of Diogenes	The Macedonian Phalanx—Battle of the Carts	Alexander's Charge at Granicus
Alexander at the Siege of Tyre	Thais Suggests the Burning of Persepolis	King Porus Brought before Alexander
Wedding of Alexander and Statira	The Death of Alexander	The Death of Demosthenes
The Farnese Hercules	Laocoon	The Farnese Bull
St. Paul Protected from the Mob by the Romans	Psyche	Posidippus and Menander
Alaric Receiving the Presents of the Athenians	The Final Assault and Massacre at Missolonghi	Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Navarino
Turkish Troops Attacking the Cretan Insurgents	Bombardment of Canea by the Combined Powers	Suliotes
Greek Troops Capturing Mount St. Elias	Prince Nicholas and his Battery at Mati	Greek Peasantry Fleeing from Larissa
The British Red Cross Nurses Landing in Athens	Orestes and Pylades Brought before Iphigenia	Attempted Assassination of George I. of Greece
The Easter Festival of Flowers in Modern Greece	Method of Voting in Modern Greece

Soldiers and Sailors by Charles F. Horne

Alexander discovering the body of Darius.

"And he was driven from men, and did eat grass and oxen. "

Cyrus the Great

Statesmen and Sages by Charles F. Horne

Lycurgus	Themistocles	The Victors of Salamis
Pericles	Socrates	Death of Socrates
Diogenes.	Diogenes in his tub.	Demosthenes.
Demosthenes practicing oratory.	Aristotle teaching.	Death of Archimedes.