Today I joined a group form project. Our project is going to be on Greek horses and how they were beneficial in their society. This is some of our information:
Information:
- The cost of purchasing and keeping a horse was, as now, extremely expensive, which restricted their use to the wealthy landowning elite https://itsallgreeklondon.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/the-significance-of-the-horse-in-ancient-greece/
- Horses in Ancient Greece were called “hippos” and were first domesticated by the Kazakhstans. Some parts of Greece were known for their horsemanship like Thessaly.
- Horses in Ancient Greece represented wealth and status. Horses played a big role in war and Greek mythology.
- Poseidon, one of the Gods was credited with creating the first horse, and Athena is believed to have tamed it.
- In the Iliad, the epic poem created by Homer, horses drive the chariots of the heroes and are praised for their swiftness and beautiful coats.
- The God Achilles is known for his two immortal horses, Balios and Xanthos.
- Horses had a large role in the Olympics and the Panathenaic Games in Athens.
- Athenians expressed their adoration of horses through painting and sculptures in buildings
Greek horse breeds:
Andravida- used in war
Arravani- used to transport goods over mountainous terrain
Cretan Horse- mountain type pony
Peneia Pony- horse of status
Pindos Pony- transportation
Skyros Pony- riding pony
- Materials used:
- Saddle pad- yellow and red felt fabric
- Breast plate- ribbon and cardboard
- Spear- wooden dowel, cardboard and DucT tape
- Tack- saddle and bridle
- Helmet- cardboard and feathers
- Clothing- breeches, tall boots, and red and yellow fabric
- Horse’s face piece- cardboard
- Shield- cardboard
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