Today we reviewed everything that we saw yesterday in the
museums as well as how these objects were related to our coursework. This
really helped me understand more about what I saw and what they meant.
Especially for the Minoan Palace, I had no idea that it was re-constructed due
to an earth quake as well as that the structure was based off a typical Minoan
Palace style through the architecture and the style with a large central
courtyard.
We also learned about the ancient religious sites that we
will be seeing. Many of these places had remains from human sacrifices, animal
sacrifices or no sacrifices at all. I did not know that the different alters
and areas were specifically dedicated to a god and the sacrifices were made in
the god’s honor. I am also surprised by the location of these alters. Some were
at the top of mountains while others were deep in dark caves.
We ended the class learning a little about the Greek style
of government. I really liked this because it relates strongly to my minor in
Political Science. It is also interesting to learn about the differences
between Greece and the US and then actually see them in person. For instance,
the US Constitution is interpreted in the US and is very rigid while in Greece
the Constitution is applied to law, not interpreted in that scenario.
Can't wait to relax at the beach this afternoon!
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