Athinai - 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"Parthenon - the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil Areopagus - a hill to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court Dipylon, Dipylon gate - a gateway on the west of ancient Athens near which a distinctive style of pottery has been found Plato - ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC) |