This book gives a vivid and colourful description of everyday life in Ancient Greece from the perspective of ordinary people.Ancient Greece comes alive in this exploration of the daily lives of ordinary people - men and women, children and the elderly, slaves and foreigners, rich and poor. With new information drawn from the most current research, this volume presents a wealth of information on every aspect of ancient Greek life. You can discover why it was more desirable to be a slave than a day labourer. Examine cooking methods and rules of ancient warfare. You can uncover Greek mythology. You can learn how Greeks foretold the future. You can understand what life was like for women, and what prevailing attitudes were toward sexuality, marriage, and divorce. This volume brings ancient Greek life home to readers through a variety of anecdotes and primary source passages from contemporary authors, allowing comparison between the ancient world and modern life.A multitude of resources will engage students and interested readers, including a 'Making Connections' feature which offers interactive and fun ideas for research assignments. The concluding chapter places the ancient world in the present, covering new interpretations like the movie 300, the founding of modern Greece, and the ways in which classical culture still affects our own. With over 60 illustrations, a timeline of events, a glossary of terms, and an extensive print and non-print bibliography, this volume offers a unique and descriptive look at one of the most influential eras in human history.