Athens, Athinai, capital of Greece, Greek capital - the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess); "in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world's most powerful and civilized city"

Hellene, Greek - a native or inhabitant of Greece

Alcibiades - ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa 450-404 BC)

Demosthenes - Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)

Draco - Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC)

Socrates - ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)