THE SPARTAN SPECTACLE 

 
 
 

Volume 1  Just a bunch of sparticles  may 17, 748 BCE 

 

Arachne: The Full Story 

Chrysanthe Agnes 
This  Tuesday,  in  the  country  of  and  according  to  Athena,  “I  showed  the  gods’  errors  and 
Lydia,  a  crowd  was  shocked  when  advised  her  multiple  times  to  beg  mistakes.  Due  to  this  disrespect,  the 
the  weaver  Arachne  was  turned  the goddess for forgiveness. She was  goddess  tore  up  Arachne’s  tapestry 
into a spider by the goddess Athena.   foolish  enough  to  ignore  my  and  then  beat  the  mortal  with  a 
  advice.”  spool.  
Athena  appeared  in  the  form  of  an    Following  this,  Arachne  tried  to 
old  woman  before  Arachne,  after  This  lead  to a weaving competition.  hang  herself,  but Athena interfered 
hearing  rumors  that  the  girl  had  Our  bystander  said  that  “the  and turned her into a spider.  
been  bragging  about  her  weaving  tapestries  were  both  equally  Arachne  was  unavailable  for 
skills.  A  witness  said  “Arachne  impressive.”  Athena  had  something  comment. 
claimed  that  her  skills  were  different  to  say.  “My  tapestry  was 
superior  to  the  goddess  Athena’s.  the  winner.  Not  only  was  it  better 
We  warned  her  to  be  more  modest,  quality, but  
but she   what  it  pictured  was  more 
didn’t  listen.”  The  disguised  goddess  acceptable.” Athena’s tapestry  
talked to the weaver,   portrayed  the  gods  in  all  their  .  
  glory, while Arachne’s work  
 
 
a Chilling Chiton Robbery   Roman suspicion of theft 

Anastasia Filia  Mostyn Cleon 

Last  night,  near  sunrise,  farmer  Agamedes  was  robbed  by  an    ​Are  the  Romans  being  ​too  ​inspired  by 
unknown  man.  Agamedes  pursued him for about 300 yards until  our architecture, art, and sculptures? 
the  robber  was  lost  in  the  darkness.  This  morning,  as  Agamedes  In  Macedonia,  we  have  a  beautiful  and 
recounted  this  to  the  authorities,  he  mentioned  something  specific  style  of  colorful  structures.  We 
interesting-the  robber  had  been  wearing  a  ​chiton​.  “But”,  have  been  creating  works  of  art  that 
Agamedes  went  on,  “the  man  was  clearly not  show  hardworking  strength  and 
a  field  worker  or  an  athlete.”  He  described  perseverance  for  many  years.  We  are  to 
him  as  a  young,  scrawny  built  man,  and  the  have  new  sculptures  and  works  thanks 
police  were  intrigued  by  this.  Why  was  the  to  the  famous  sculptor,  Myron, staying 
suspect  wearing  a  ​chiton​,  seeing  as  he  was  in  our  city  for  several  months  to study 
obviously not an outdoorsman?   more  and  enjoy  the  beauty.  The  Romans 
The  case  has  remained  unsolved  for  several  have  also  been  said  to  have  recreated  the  D
​ iscobolus,  ​and 
days,  and  Agamedes’  farm  has  sustained  an  interviewer  recently  spoke  with  him  about  that.  Here’s 
minimal  losses.  However,  what  is  more,  the  Myron’s  comment  on  the  issue,  “The  Romans  have  been 
news  of  this  strange  burglary  has  spread  recreating  my  art?  I  find  that  nearly  impossible,  not 
throughout  Athens.  Young  copycats  of  this  because  of  arrogance,  but  simply  the  fact  that  I’ve  only 
mysterious  robber  have  begun  wearing  just announced it!” 
chitons​,  and  the  strange  trend  is  now  Myron  later  goes  on  to  tell  that  we should possibly send 
sweeping  the  city,  alarming  city  officials.  Is  this  a  new  gang,  over spies, and we are agreeing!  
whose  sign  is  the  c
​ hiton​?  Do  we have a serial killer whose modus   
operandi is the c ​ hiton?   
 
 The Trojan War, coming to an end?  Winner Once Again! 

Graciela Forge  Delphinia Christakos 

  One  of  the  most  distinguished  Although  he  is  self-disciplined,  his  In  the  city  of  Olympia,  this  year’s 
war  heroes  is  Odysseus.  He  is  a  mix  curiosity  is  sometimes  the  root  of  Olympic  Games  had  another 
of  the  self-made,  self-assured  man  his trouble.   successful  win  in  traditional 
and  a  near  perfect  description  of    He  clever  and  he  is  one  of  the  stadion  race.  Measuring  at  over 
the  standards  of  society.  He  is  most  important  people  in  the  190  meters,  the  prestigious event is 
favored  by  the  gods,  and  Trojan  War.  Not  only  did  he  known  for  the  victor  being 
recognized  and  honored  by  the  single  handedly  defeat  several  of  considered  a  hero  long  after 
people  of  Greece.  He  is  confident  the  most  ferocious  monsters,  he  death.  This  year,  Leonidas  of 
that  he  embodies  greatness  even  in  came  up  with  the  solution  to  the  Rhodes  won  his  fourth 
times  of  hardship.  He  is  also  a  problem.  We  all  remember  the  consecutive  victory  in  both  the 
much  more  complicated  person  nasty  trick  the  Trojans  played  on  stadion,  diaulos  (two  lengths  of 
than you would suspect.  us,  well  he  came  up  with  the  idea  the  stadion  course),  and  the 
  He  lives  by  his  wits  as  well as his  to  do  the  same  thing to them. The  hoplitodromos  ​(a  two  to  four 
courage.  He  is  an  intellectual.  Trojans  will  not  expect  this.  Why  stadion  race  ran  in military gear). 
Often  he  openly  evaluates  a  would  we  use  their  idea?  It  makes  The  famous  sprinter  won  the 
situation,  showing  the  logic  he  sense to me.   events  three times before in the 164 
uses  in  making  decisions.  When  it  That's why it’s the perfect plan.   BCE,  160  BCE,  156  BCE  and  152  BCE 
proves  effective,  Odysseus  lies,    Olympics.  He  has  now  made 
cheats  or  steals  in  ways  that  we    history  by  winning  a  total  of 
would not expect.    twelve victory wreaths. 
   
 
What’s up with Poseidon   The Queen Of The Gods Revenge  

Vada Dabria  Cyrilla Sarantou 

King  Minos  is  the  son  of  the  god  Zeus  and  Europa  the  Yet  again,  Zeus  has  found  a  new  lover,  and 
daughter  of  Agenor,  king  of  Phoenicia.  Minos  is  a  very  yet  again,  Hera  is  upset.  The  newest  being to 
powerful  ruler.  He  wanted  to  obtain  the Cretan throne, but  be  the  subject  of  his  desire  is  the  Princess  of 
he  couldn’t  do  it  alone,  so  he  asked  the  god  Poseidon  for  Argos  an  priestess of  Hera, Io. When Zeus saw 
help.  Poseidon  is  the  god  of  water,  earthquakes,  and  horses,  Io,  he  fell  in  love  with  her,  and  covered  the 
and  is  also  well  known  for his extreme temper. As well as his  two  of  them  with  a  thick  layer  of  clouds. 
harsh  punishments  to  those  he  does  not  like.  Anyone  knows  However,  his  attempt  didn’t  work,  and 
that  poseidon  is  not  someone  to be taken lightly, even if you  bystanders  say  that  Hera  came  down  from 
the  son or daughter of a god or goddess. This also wouldn’t  the  heavens.  Zeus  quickly  turned  Io  into  a 
be  the  first  time  poseidon  acted out of rage, and it certainly  cow  to  hide  her,  but  Hera  saw  through  the 
won't  be  the  last.  Poseidon  was  promised  that  if  he  aided  trick  and  acted  pleased to see the cow, took 
Minos  and  sent  him  a  bull  Minos  would  then  sacrifice  the  it  and  apparently  told  her servant Argus to 
bull  to  Poseidon.  Poseidon  then  sent  king  Minos  a  bull with  watch  over  it.  Argus  was  later  found  dead 
Snow  White  fur.  However  Minos  grew  to  like  the  bull  and  at  the  scene, in a position that suggests  that 
decided  he  did  not  want  to  sacrifice  the  bull,  so  he  kept  it  he  was  killed  in  his  sleep.  Hera  has  put  her 
alive  instead.  Even  though  he  swore  to  a  god  he  would  servant’s  eyes  on  her  sacred  bird,  the peacock, 
sacrifice  the  animal  he  went  back  on  his  word.  This  greatly  in  his  memory.  As  this  happened,  I  ran. 
angered  Poseidon  and  led  him  to  exact  his  revenge  on  king  Several  people  have  claimed  to  have  seen  a 
Minos.  To  punish  Minos,  Poseidon  caused  Pasiphae  to  fall  in  strange  cow  being  pursued  by  a  gadfly, 
love  with  the  bull.  Pasiphae  is  the  daughter  of  the  god  which  presumably  was  sent  by  Zeus. 
Helios,  and  king  Minos’s  wife.  After  she  fell  in  love  with  the  Prometheus  told  us  that  she  talked  with  him 
bull  she  had  a  child with the body of a man, but the head of  before  leaving  for  the  Nile.  She  made  it  to 
a  bull.  Also  known  as  the  Minotaur.  The  terrible  beast  was  the  Nile,  where  people  nearby  say  she  was 
then  locked  in  the  labyrinth  created  by  Daedalus.  This  is  turned  into  a  human  again.  She  has  given 
only  one  circumstance  in  where  Poseidon  goes  above  and  birth  to  a  boy,  who  she  named  Epaphus.  No 
beyond to get even.  gods were available for comment. 
   
 opinions on the gods 
 
Athena’s Choice: Right Or Wrong? 

Chrysanthe Agnes  
Breaking  news  this  week  has  caused  controversy  But  was  she  right  to  continue and turn the girl into 
throughout  the  country.  After  Athena  turned  the  a  spider?  I  see two sides of an argument that could be 
mortal  weaver  Arachne  into  a  spider,  panic filled the  made  here.  First,  Athena  had  to  show  the  other 
land.  The  goddess  is  known  for  her  wisdom,  but  did  mortals  what  happens  if  they  question  the  gods,  set 
she  use  it?  Was  she  reacting  in  a  cool  and  rational  an  example.  Second,  Athena  was being way too harsh. 
way, or with anger?   She  could  have  banished  Arachne,  but  instead  she 
  chose  to  turn  her  into  a  monster.  Athena’s  rage 
The  catastrophe  started  when  Arachne  said  that  her  emphasized  the  point  that  Arachne  made,  that  the 
weaving  skills  were  superior  to  Athena’s.  After  a  gods  can  be  cruel.  We  know  that  Athena  is  rather  a 
heated  competition,  Athena  ripped  Arachne’s  tapestry  two-faced  goddess,  sometimes  being  kind  and  wise, 
to  threads  and  turned  her  into  a  spider. Why did she  and  other  times  being  furious  and  pitiless.  Athena 
do  this?  While  Athena’s  tapestry  portrayed  the  gods  definitely showed the latter side in this case.  
doing  glorious  deeds  and  showing  superiority  to   
mortals,  Arachne’s  piece  showed  the  gods  doing  What  we  should  take away from this is that we must 
awful  things  to  mortals.  This  was  a  huge  show  of  constantly keep an eye on the gods. They have showed 
disrespect  on  Arachne’s  part,  and  one  cannot  blame  us their dark side before, and they will again.  
Athena for tearing up the tapestry.  
 
 
Hestia: The Best Olympian 

Astraea Elias 
We  all  know  the  story  of  how  the  She  became  the  caretaker  of  She  is  someone  you  count  on  to 
Olympians  came  to  be.  Kronos  Olympus,  and  so she was considered  maintain  peace  and  prosperity.  And 
swallowed his children, Zeus forced  by  many  to  be  the  goddess  of  yet  I know firsthand how much her 
him  to  regurgitate  them,  and  thus  hospitality.  Basically,  she  is  very  temples  are  falling  into  disarray, 
the Olympians came to be.  generous  and  only  belongs  to  and  when  people  pray  for  guidance 
However,  there  is  one  goddess  that  herself,  traits  that  should  make  or  protection  they  rarely  call  on 
seems  vastly  overlooked  and  her  a  big  role  model.This  is further  her.  It  calls  into  question  exactly 
underrated.  shown  by  the  fact  that  she  is  how  important  peace  is  to  you. Are 
This  goddess  is  Hestia,  goddess  of  peaceful.  While  Apollo,  Zeus,  and  you so intent on living in a state of 
the  Hearth  and  probably  the  most  Poseidon  have  detailed  stories  of  war  and  unrest,  constantly 
underrated  Olympian  I  know.  their  misadventures,  most  of  which  punished  by  the  gods?  Have  you 
Hestia  wasn’t  just  one  of  the  result  in  someone’s  death,  Hestia  is  never  stopped  to  think  that  maybe 
children  swallowed  by  Kronos;  she  content  to  be  the  peacemaker  of  the  reason  the  gods  are  angry  is 
was  the  first.  She  was  also  the  last  her  family.  She  is  non-judgmental,  that you ignore them unless they’re 
to  be  regurgitated,  making  her  caring,  and  forgiving,  which  are  saving you? 
both  the  oldest  and  youngest  characteristics  I  know  ​I  ​would  Bottom  line,  this  disrespect  for 
Olympian,  an  obviously  unique  rather  hear  about  than  those  of  a  Hestia  cannot  continue.  If  we  wish 
position.  When  her  hand  was  vengeful, warlike god/goddess.  to  remain  in  a  state  of 
sought  in marriage, Hestia made an  You  know  how  huge  a  role  Hestia  advancement  and  relative  peace, we 
oath  to  remain  an  unmarried  plays  in  your  lives.  You  keep  a  fire  must  honor  ALL  of  the  gods,  no 
virgin,  and to have her own path in  going  in  your  house  so  that  you  exceptions. 
life.   won’t  anger  her,  and  she  receives   
your first sacrifices.   From, 
A Priestess of Hestia 
 
 
 Poseidon: the most powerful god 

vada Dabria  
Poseidon is the god of water, earthquakes, and horses. He is also a supreme god of mount Olympus, but he spends most of his 
time  in  his  domain.  This  being  said,  he  is  extremely  powerful.  He  is  brother  to  Zeus  and  hades  who  are  also  Olympic  gods. 
Together  they  rule  the  three  domains of the sky, water, and underworld. Poseidon controls all water. Even Nereus, the old 
man  of  the  sea  isn’t  anywhere  close  to  poseidon  in  power.  Poseidon  is  actually  married  to  Nereus’s  daughter  Amphitrite. 
Amphitrite  also  happens  to  be  a  sea  nymph.  In  rome  another  name  for  Poseidon  is  Neptune.  Though  the  world  is  divided 
between  the  gods  there  are  still  many  disputes  on  the  territory.  At  one  point  Athena  and  Poseidon  both  fought  to be the 
deity  of  Athens,  although  Athena  won  after  she  granted  the  people  an  olive  tree.  Poseidon  gave  the  city  a  great  body  of 
water,  but the people did not appreciate that it was salt water. He is also the father of our great hero Theseus, but he fights 
for  that  title  with  a  man  named  Aegeus.  He  also  hold  a  strong  hatred  in  his  heart  for  the  “hero”  Odysseus,  after  his son 
Polyphemus  the  Cyclopes  was blinded by the mortal. To punish Odysseus for his crimes Poseidon prolonged his journey home, 
and  caused  him  great  suffering.  Poseidon  can  also  take  the  form  of  a horse and can even grant this ability to others if he 
so pleases. Not to mention he is the god we pray to  
for safe travels. All these things are what make Poseidon one of the best and most powerful gods. 
 

Interviews with the famous people of Greece  

Q and A With Athena: Arachne  A War Q and A with Athena 

Chrysanthe Agnes  Graciela Forge 

Q. A few days ago, you  A. While her weaving  Today I'm here with the Goddess Athena. We're going to 
turned the weaver Arachne  was not as  talk about the war and how she was involved.  
into a spider. What  beautiful as mine,  Q: So tell us a little bit about yourself for our readers who 
happened?   it was still  don’t know who you are. 
A. I’d heard whispers  gorgeous and I  A. I am the Goddess Athena. I’m symbolised by the Olive 
that some mortal  wanted her to keep  and what it stands for. I’m also the god of 
was claiming to be  producing it.  Military Victory and I try my hardest to win, but 
a better weaver  Q. Why did you save her  not with power and strength but with mind power. 
than me. I couldn’t  from hanging herself?   Those who challenge me will not succeed for I am 
let such a thing  A. I pitied her. She was  too wise for their mortal brains.  
stand, so I went to  young and naive,  Q: Alright so, were you directly involved in the outcome of 
investigate. I  and perhaps she  the Trojan war? 
disguised myself as  didn’t realize what  A. Not, directly. All gods have a part in the outcome 
an old woman and  would happen if  in the war. But all I will say is that I might have 
warned her to  she defied me. Also,  swayed some people and gave them help. 
stop. She refused,  now whenever a  Q: Swayed them how? 
and I revealed  mortal sees a  A. I’m the goddess of wisdom, I have to think about 
myself. After she  spider, they will be  how to win logically at all times. I gave the Greek 
still held her  reminded of what  soldiers ideas, and information that allowed them 
claim, we started a  happens if they  to win against the Trojans. 
weaving contest.  dare challenge a  Q: What were the other gods views on the war? 
At the end, my  god.   A. I don’t really know about the other gods. But I 
tapestry was of  Q. Do you think you can  personally don’t have an I stress on Mortal wars, 
better quality  justify this?  unless of course they involve me, much like the 
than her’s, which  A. Of course! If I had  Trojan war. 
also portrayed  let her go  Q: Were you happy with the outcome of the war? 
horribly  unharmed, the rest  A. Of course, those Trojans thought they could 
disrespectful  of the mortals  challenge us and they failed like always. Paris had 
images. I tore up  would think that  to choose Aphrodite’s bribe which caused this war 
her work, and  they too could  in the first place all I did was make sure that my 
Arachne was so  call themselves  side won and we did.  
ashamed, she tried  superior to us.   Q: How did you feel about Paris picking Aphrodite? 
to hang herself! I  Q. What do you have to  A. Why do you think I sided with the Greeks? I am the 
intervened and  say to mortals that want  wisest and I came up with the best bribe and that 
turned her into a  to challenge gods?  disgusting mortal chose Aphrodite. He is a selfish 
spider.  A. You are in no way  prince who cares only of himself. 
Q. Why did you turn her  superior to us. We 
into a spider? Why not a  will always beat   
different creature?  you. Always.  
  
 
Interview with Myron 

Evangelos  

An interview with the famous and  Evangelos: ​I wish that were me!  Evangelos: ​That’s a great 
well-known sculptor, Myron!  Because I didn’t get any good sleep  proposition! Maybe we could just 
​Interviewer : Evangelos  last night.   make peace? I know we don’t get 
Evangelos: ​Welcome to our  Question Two! What are some  along, but at least we’re not as bad 
beautiful city of Macedonia,  works that we can be expecting in  as Theseus! He’d rather kill than 
Myron! Thank you for making it all  the near, or distant future?  speak of peace.  
the way out here from Eleutherae.  Myron: I​ ’ve only just started my  *both Myron and Evangelos share a 
Myron: I​ t’s great to be here. Thank  stay here in Macedonia, so that is  laugh.* 
you for the warm welcome! This is  quite hard to say.   Evangelos: ​Well, that’s it for my 
my first time in Macedonia, and I  Many more works for the public,  questions for you! Say, how about 
quite like it.  though!  we go and get a drink, and maybe 
Evangelos: ​I’ve lived here most of my  Evangelos: ​Intriguing! We also have  we can talk more about peace 
life. I can’t find another place to  one last question, and it is a bit of a  solutions, or where you got your 
suit me.   controversy.   beautiful quills and tools for 
So! Tell us, Myron. I have a list of  Question Three. Are you aware that  sculpting! Those are likely to be 
questions that I organized together  the Romans are copying your style  shared on our next interview! Thank 
to ask you.  of statues? They already have a copy  you for being here, Myron, and let’s 
*Evangelos takes out a tiny scroll,  of the ​Discobolus, ​sources say.  go get that drink! 
and begins unraveling it*  Myron: T ​ he Romans have been  ​Interview Ends 
Myron: O ​ kay. I’m ready.   recreating my art? I find that 
Evangelos: ​Question One. How did  nearly impossible, not because of 
you get the inspiration for the  arrogance, but simply the fact that 
Discobolus​?   I’ve only just announced it! I am not 
Myron: W ​ ell, I based it off some of  implying that the Romans have spies, 
the athletes that were in a  but the Romans seem to have some 
competition. They have much more  sort of way of finding information. 
interesting forms, while if I were to  Possibly we should send spies over as 
sculpt a person sleeping, it might  well? Beat them at their own game 
not be as interesting. Quite funny,  of Pankration! 
though. Earlier in my days, I 
sculpted a small gift for a family 
friend that consisted of a person 
sleeping. 
 
Q and A with Phidias 

Amina Perthilies 
     
A: Hello! My name is Phidias. I am  Q: You gained a lot of popularity  Q: Would you like to address the 
most known for my statues of  from your statutes. How did you  rumors about you stealing gold 
Athena and Zeus in the Parthenon.   deal with the people who did not  you received for your sculpture of 
  like you and disagrees with Pericles?  Athena?  
Q: Why is art so important to you?     
  A: They seemed to be very jealous of  A: I believe the people who have 
A: The arts and architecture  my talent. It takes a lot of work  accused be of this horrible crime 
reflects the civilization that  to be this good at sculpting. I am  are just jealous of my fame. I have 
creates them. Each society has their  very experienced and it took a lot  to say they have a right to, because 
own styles and talented artists.  of work. I also think they are  I am very popular and talented, but 
Each of their arts shows the  jealous because of my encounter  I don’t think they should have 
 importance of their religious beliefs  with Athena and Zeus, I was very  accused me of something horrible 
and accomplishments.  blessed to have seen them.  like that! I am very wealthy, you 
    know, I can accuse them of false 
Q: How did you begin your career?    accusations! I am in fact innocent, 
    whether you believe me or not. 
A: I was selected by Pericles To be 
the artistic director of the 
construction of Parthenon. I was 
honored to have been selected for 
this project. 
I was inspired by the day I saw Zeus 
and Athena with my own eyes. I feel 
blessed to have seen them, so I 
wanted to share their image with 
 
the rest of our society. 
Phidias and his friends viewing the 
 
Frieze of Parthenon  
 
 
 
Q & A WITH APHRODITE 
Interview with Aphrodite 
Interviewer-myself 
Interviewer:  Hello  ladies  and  gentlemen,  today  we  have  a  very  special  guest  give  a  warm  welcome to the  goddess of 
love Aphrodite! 

Aphrodite: Thank you, I’m excited to see what type of questions await me.  

Interviewer: Of course, the first one we have for you is what is it like to be a goddess?  

Aphrodite:  It  can  get  stressful  and  irritating  at  times,  for  instance  I  tried  to  make  this guy  fall 
in love with some girl who was married and it didn’t work like what did he expect. 

Interviewer:That  makes  complete  sense,  next  question,  are  you  currently  married  or dating  any  of  the 
gods? 

Aphrodite: Yes, I’m currently married to Hephaestus. 

Interviewer: Ah, hows that? 

Aphrodite:  Well,  I  didn’t  choose  to  marry  him,  I  was  forced  it’s  whatever  though,  I’ve had  tons  of 
affairs. 

Interviewer: Oh, wow. Are you sure you’re okay with telling us this information?  

Aphrodite: Yes! I am absolutely sure and I’m sure you are getting on my nerves now.  

Interviewer: I apologize, last question, who have you been with while married to Hephaetus? 
Aphrodite: Well there was- 

Hermes:  Sorry  to  intrude  but,  m’lady  Zeus  requests  for  you  to  return  home  this instant.  that  is 
all I will now be off. 

Aphrodite: Darn it, I forgot he was watching, nice talking to you I’ll be off.  

Interviewer:  Oh  alright,  uh  next  time  join  us  for  an  interview  with  Zeus  the  boss  of everyone  and 
god of lightning! 
 
 Q and A on Aphrodite  Q and A with Leonidas  

Mara Anasta   Delphinia Christakos 

How does Aphrodite influence life? To answer  Today we sat down with Olympic sprinter Leonidas of Rhodes, who 
this, we asked two people to give us insight on  recently won his twelfth overall victory in racing. The 36-year-old has 
Aphrodite’s effect in their lives.  been making history for the past four Olympics; the 164 BCE, 160 BCE, 
Q1. How does worshiping Aphrodite influence  the 156 BCE, and the recent 152 BCE games. In our interview with him 
your life?  today, we discussed how he does it, and what he plans for his Olympic 
A- I pray each time I see one of her symbols. If a  career in the future. 
man gives me a rose, I take it as a sign that   
Aphrodite wants me to love him.   Q: Leonidas, you have recently won your twelfth overall victory in 
B- I constantly pray to Aphrodite that she  sprinting. How do you feel about that? 
sends me love.   A: I feel great. Back when I won my first three events in 164, I was 
Q2. Has worshiping Aphrodite brought you  overcome with joy. Now, after four years, I’ve gotten used to winning. 
love? Do you believe in her powers?   
A- Aphrodite brought me one love, when I was  Q: Now, the stadion and diaulos both are sprinting events, while the 
very young, but Eris looked down, and discord  hoplitodromos is a strength-based event. How do you prepare for all 
struck. I believe that her powers work, but only  three? 
to some extent.  A: I’ve run with plenty of huge guys who are also hoplitodromos 
B- My wife, she was the love of my life. I think  competitors. It’s all based on keeping a good pace. For the 
love develops over the years, I don't see her  hoplitodromos, make sure you aren’t working yourself too hard while 
powers the same was that I saw them when I  running, trust me. 
was twenty five.   
Q3. Do you think Aphrodite will continue to  Q: You’ve gone down in history as the only triastes to achieve the 
influence love after marriage?  honor  
A- I plan to marry, and I pray that she will  more than once. Do you plan to go for your fifth title? 
continue to blossom our love after I do.  A: No, I don’t. Twelve years of on and off training and competing can 
B- When I was married, I knew Aphrodite was  wear you out. I believe, and know, that there’s an athlete out there 
with us always.   who’s trying to achieve and break my title already. I think it’s time to 
let them go for it. 
 
 

 
Euripides Answers All Your Arts Questions 

Helena Barbas 

Interviewer: Please introduce yourself to our  Euripides: In my typical cast, I take 12 to 24 amateur male musicians, as a 
readers - though you'd have to have been living  part of their religious education. I think my plays are a great place to 
under a rock not to have heard of the great  start, if you want to make it in the arts world. 
Euripides! 
Interviewer: How is your music written in plays? 
Euripides: I am Euripides, known for my award 
winning play “The Bacchae”. I come from a  Euripides: It depends mostly on how music-heavy the play is. If it's just a few 
wealthy family, and live with my amazing wife,  lines sung, the actors will be told how to sing it, but if you are in the 
Melito, and my beautiful children. I pride myself  chorus, the music is written in letters and words. I find that easier to 
on the differences of my non-traditional plays,  understand, especially since the singers are amateurs. 
and although some may find them unmoving, I 
do not plan on changing them anytime soon.  Interviewer: Have you ever been to a festival for the gods? If so, what 
happens there? 
Interviewer: Why is music important to you, and 
in daily life?  Euripides: Of course I have been to a festival for the gods! Who hasn't? 
Well, if you haven't, I suggest you come to one. There is singing and 
Euripides: Music is important to me, because I see it  dancing, and many hymns are told, in favor of the gods. 
as a type of abstract science, that is just as 
important as participating in sports and other  Interviewer: You mentioned earlier that some of the actors lines are 
physical activities.  meant to be sung. What is that called?  

Interviewer: For people trying to make a start in  Euripides: When I write lines that are meant to be sung, they are called 
theatre, who is cast in the chorus of your plays?  monodies. I use them to incorporate music into a scene, and bring it to 
life. 

 
 
Comical Art 
the fight over Athens  

Vada Dabria 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chronos Avoids The Problem 

Aeschylus Akakios 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Need Help? 
Advice with Aspasia 

Aspasia Alanis 

Q: Hello, I've been reading this section for a while now and just recently gathered up the courage to ask for 
advice. See I'm just a mortal woman from Athens, daughter of a high ranking officer, but I got involved with the 
gods affairs when I fell in love with Zeus. Zeus was just so handsome and charming, I couldn't resist, and he even 
told me that Hera would never find out but it seems he lied. I think she's been watching me, and these past few 
weeks I've had nothing but awful luck. I'm so paranoid and I fear the worst for myself. I have no idea how she 
found out, I've been so good at keeping it a secret, and I haven't told anyone . I've been wondering if you had any 
answers to my problems, being so wise. 
 
A: Hey there! Your story sure is interesting, and I do really feel bad for you, but this isn't the first time someone 
has gotten in a situation like this, and this probably isn't the last. Oh, I would know, the same thing happened to 
me and countless other goddesses and mortal women. Never. Trust. Zeus. He may look handsome, muscled, and 
alluring, but don't let that fool you. Zeus is a master at deceiving unsuspecting young ladies, and he told me the 
same thing about Hera. Guess what happened? She found out. Turns out it's quite easy for a goddess like her to see 
through Zeus’ deception, and I have no clue why she stays with him. Zeus is just a scumbag, no matter how 
handsome, and he doesn't care about the girls he tricks. Unless you are a goddess more powerful than Hera, 
there's not much you can do. The best thing you could do right now is to try and hide from Hera's wrath, 
though that might be a long time because she's very relentless . Hopefully she'll forget about it, or grow tired of 
chasing you. Good luck! You'll need it. 
 
ASK PANAGIOTA 

Panagiota Anagnos 

 
Q: ​Dear Panagiota, 
Hi! I have noticed troubles between my husband and I. He has been checking out other women lately, and it 
makes me feel inferior. All these women have light skin and hair! They’re absolutely beautiful!! Please help! I have 
dirty blonde hair, and it has been growing darker by the day.  
- Sappho from Athens 
 
A:​ Dear Sappho, 
Fear not! The latest trend in hair treatment for cases like yours is vinegar! Sounds simple enough right? Just buy 
a nice sized jug, and pour it into a tub and soak your hair for 20 minutes every day for a week. You should see 
results almost right away!! Your hair might stink, but it’s worth it for platinum blonde locks. The new trend is 
for men not to pay attention to their wives but it's okay! I hope that after this, your husband will keep all his 
attention on you! You will look beautiful.  
- Sincerely, Panagiota  
 

Horoscopes 
What sign is Aphrodite? 
Don’t  you  just  wonder  what  the  goddess  of  love  might  be  as  a  zodiac  sign?  There  are sources 
that  say  she  is  classified  in  the  Pisces  group.  The  reason  why  she  was  placed with  this  zodiac 
sign  is  because  of  her  mythology.  As  some  of  you  may  know  the Pisces  sign  is  represented  with 
two  fish,  one  looking  left  and  the  other  looking  right. Aphrodite  ties  into  this  because  she  and 
her  son  jumped  into  the  sea  and  became twin  fish.  They  jumped  into  the  sea  because  there  was  a 

 
monster,  a  typhoon,  who  wanted  to  harm  the  gods  and  goddesses.  In  Greece  they  also  have 
another name for Pisces which is Ihtheis.
 Which Symbol of Aphrodite Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign? 

Mara Anasta 
AQUARIUS  GEMINI   LIBRA  | Aries (March 21-  care about you, even if 
The Scallop represents  The Pearl is both  The Dolphin is a very  April 20) |  some push you away. 
Aphrodite’s heritage.  stunning and peaceful,  social animal, and  Your optimism may be  Just remember, taking 
You are helpful,  and a Gemini is  you, Libra, are by far  low this week, due to  care of yourself is 
strong-willed, and a  humble, and  the most social sign.  recent events. But,  more important than 
good listener. Over  affectionate. This week  You are fair, gracious,  Aries, just remember to  the people 
the next week, be  you will face  and friendly, which  keep your head high,  surrounding you. Cut 
careful, your manner  challenges, but know  makes you a great  things will be turning  out toxic people, for 
could cause trouble.  that you will get  friend. You will make  your way soon. New  they bring you down 
  through the storm.  new friends this week,  opportunities are  as well, Cancer. 
PISCES     and at least one of  awakening for you.   
The Mirror represents  CANCER  them will last a  Keep an open eye, for  |Leo (July 24- August 
truth, and you are  The Rose represents  lifetime.  one adventure might  23) | 
one of the most  loyalty. It is a myth    be more your speed  Dear Leo, don’t get 
honest signs. Over the  that Aphrodite cut  SCORPIO  than the other.  ahead of yourself. You 
next week, be cautious  her feet on its thorns  The Apple represents    do not need to 
when trusting new  while running to her  confidence and  | Taurus (April 21-  verification of others, 
people in your life.   dying lover, Anemone.  stubbornness. The  May 21) |  nor the need to treat 
  This week be sure to  Apple is a symbol of  Taurus, you may feel  yourself like royalty. 
ARIES   stay loyal to those  Aphrodite’s victory  collected at the  Don’t let your ego get 
The Swan represents  you love, though you  during the judgment  moment, but this, for  in the way of 
beauty, and you are  may face temptations.  of Paris. This week you  you, is the calm before  relationships, which is 
optimistic, proud, and    should show your  the storm. Things will  very important this 
confident. In the next  LEO  confidence, you'll need  get out of your  week. You will gain 
week, take a moment  The Girdle represents  it to get through  control within the  knowledge about a 
to tell those around  passion, and you are  those who block your  week, but keep your  friend that may turn 
you something kind.  creative and generous.  path to success.  head, dear Taurus, for  them into a foe. 
  The girdle was used by    this will pass, and   
TAURUS   Aphrodite to make  SAGITTARIUS   there will be a  | Virgo (August 24- 
The Dove represents  anyone she wanted  The Hare was used as a  rainbow of knowledge  September 23) | 
peace and love. You  fall in love with her,  gift of love in Ancient  and experience soon  Shyness may be in your 
are devoted and  and you could do the  Greece. You are  thereafter.  favor this week, for an 
patient, just as love  same with your  idealistic, giving, and    enemy will be coming 
should be. In the next  personality. Use your  humorous. This week,  | Gemini (May 22- June  your way, hidden 
seven days, your  charm with caution,  continue your acts of  21) |  under an impression of 
patience will repay  as you may come on  kindness, for they  Time is on your side,  a saint. You may be 
you.  too strong.  shall be repaid.  Gemini. Things are a  kind to this stranger, 
      little bit rough for  who will quickly 
  VIRGO   CAPRICORN   you, but with time,  forget your 
The Shell represents  The Pomegranate  everything will work  hospitality. Do not 
protection, and you  represents family,  out how it’s supposed  take it to heart, 
are practical, kind,  which, like you, is  to. Try making a new  Virgo, for this person 
and hardworking. In  responsible and  friend this week, or  is not on your side. 
the next week,  disciplined. Near the  going to a different  | Libra (September 24- 
continue to protect  start of the week, you  coffee shop or  October 23) | 
those around you as  will feel overwhelmed,  restaurant than  You see the beauty in 
they face new  but you will get  normal. It may be in  everything, Libra, 
obstacles.   through it.  your favor to switch  however, you see 
things up this week.  yourself in a negative 
  light. Do not let your 
| Cancer (June 22- July  mind be your own foe. 
23) |  You often find it hard 
Keep a close eye on  to disagree, but do 
your friends, Cancer,  not be afraid to speak 
for they need you. You  your mind. Libra, you 
are their rock, their  will gain knowledge 
grounding to this  of yourself this week, 
Earth, and they are  so do use this to your 
floating away. They   advantage. 
 
 The top entertainers  
Artists’ Spotlight: Phidias 

Amina Perthilies 
Phidias was selected tone the artistic direction of the  Athenian Acropolis (the Athena Promachos, the Lemnian 
construction of the Parthenon, who created its most  Athena, and the colossal Athena Parthenos for the 
impactful religious images and designed its overall  Parthenon) and the colossal seated Zeus for the Temple 
sculptural decoration. He was selected by Pericles when  of Zeus at Olympia. ​His enemies were jealous of his fame 
he rose to power in 449.  and accused him of impiety by stealing gold that he 
It is said that he was alone when he was the images of  received for his statues.  
the gods and that he was the first to reveal when they  As of now, we do not know if he is guilty or innocent, 
truly looked like. He established the forever general  but he is working on new sculptures for us to see on 
conception of Athena and Zeus. The three pieces he was  May 29. So join us at the Parthenon to see Phidias’ 
most famous for include.  greatest work yet. 
 

Aristophanes Play “The Frogs”, Expected to Win 1st 

Helena Barbas 

There is a new play in town, one the critics think everyone should come to see. Aristophanes new play, “The Frogs” 
comes to life at sundown tomorrow, for the public to enjoy. Here's the rundown: The play follows the god 
Dionysus’ trip to the Underworld, to bring Euripides back from the dead. RIP Euripides. We loved your works, no 
matter how controversial they were. Dionysus’ slave named Xanthias tags along, who is believed to be even smarter 
and braver than Dionysus. Throughout the play, Dionysus makes many stupid mistakes, which in turn, Xanthias has 
to fix. Eventually, the pair seeks help from many, such as Heracles. Fair warning, the play can get pretty graphic. 
Anyway, Dionysus and Xanthias have to take pretty drastic measures to get to the underworld, even encountering a 
freaky monster named Empusa. According to one critic, the monster is adorable, and deserves more stage time than 
he got. In real life, the actors who play Dionysus and Xanthias are best friends, and their connection shows in the 
production. The chorus of the play is outstanding, and does a great job at not overpowering the leads, but still 
being a huge part and support. The play will be performed at Lenaia, one of the festivals of Dionysus, and is expected 
to win first place, so get your tickets, and hope it lives up to its expectations! 
 

Obituaries  
Elpenor: A remembrance  

Graciela Forge  
Elpenor  climbed onto the roof of Circe's  highly satisfied with his place of 
785 BCE   palace to sleep with some peace and  resting. He has moved on from the 
748 BCE  quiet with no distractions. But when  fact he shall never return and gives 
Elpenor wasn't particularly  he woke up,to a loud noise and  his love to his lovely wife and 
well-known for his intelligence or  misses the ladder in the confusion  children” 
strength, but he survived the Trojan  and scramble and breaks his neck 
War. His wife and 7 kids are very  resulting in death. Odysseus just 
troubled during this period of grief.  visited the Island of the dead and 
He died when he was staying on  said “Our dear comrade, friend, 
Aeaea, Elpenor became intoxicated  family, seemed 
after a very big feast and  

 
 
 Gathering all Gossip 
 
APHRODITE’S SHALLOW GIFT 

Mara Anastas  
Late Sunday night Peleus and Thetis  The three goddesses each offered a  She was willing to sacrifice a life 
were married, but Eris, goddess of  gift. Athena offered wisdom, Hera  that wasn't hers to give. Did Helen 
discord, was furious to have not  offered power, and Aphrodite  have a say? No. Did Paris care? Not 
been invited. She threw a golden  offered the world's most beautiful  a chance. The young prince chose 
apple into the proceedings,  woman.   Aphrodite’s thoughtless gift, 
instructed to be given to the most  While Hera and Athena offered  clearly, Aphrodite cannot be 
beautiful goddess. It came down to  things that could benefit the many,  trusted. 
Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera. The  Aphrodite’s gift was shallow and 
decision was placed on Paris of  cruel. 
Troy. 

ZEUS: IS HE AS LOYAL AS HE SAYS? 

Aspasia Alanis 

We're all familiar with our God  You may be thinking “oh but Hera  Hera’s jealousy continues to be a 
and ruler of the sky and storm  and Zeus seem so happy together,  running theme, with the poor Elara 
Zeus, but then again, do we really  I'm sure Zeus really does love Hera”.   having to give birth to the titan 
know about his personal life? Most  Well we've got bad news for you.  Tityus deep underground, hiding 
are aware of Hera, Zeus’ wife and  Not only has Zeus had many failed  from Hera’s wrath.  
local Goddess, but what most  marriages, he's also cheating on  The list can go on and on folks, 
aren't aware of is Zeus’ previous  Hera right now! How can we  and in fact many of our Gods and 
wives. Yep that's right folks, Zeus  forget about Io, who disguised  Heroes are illegitimate children of 
has had 6 wives before Hera. He  herself as a cow to hide from  Zeus. Even the head of this 
even swallowed his first wife!  Hera’s jealous wrath. Or maybe  newspaper Hermes is one! Just know 
Obviously none of these previous  poor Leto, who was again cursed by  that next time you hear about one 
marriages went well, and even now,  Hera’s jealousy, and had to search  of Hera’s outbursts, you know why 
how long until Zeus and Hera  far and wide to find a place to give  she's mad (and she has a right to be 
split? I'm sure if you're an avid fan  birth. These are only a few examples  angry!). Also to any ladies reading 
of this gossip column you'll  of Goddesses, for Zeus also slept  this, don't let Zeus fool you or else 
remember our article Z ​ eus and  with many mortal women as well.  you might face the wrath of an 
Hera: happy couple, or impending  Take for example Alcmene, mother  angry goddess! 
divorce? .​ In that we detailed the  of the great Heracles, who Zeus   
explosive fights and arguments  slept with disguised as her husband. 
that seem to grow more frequent  Now that's just low Zeus.  
between Zeus and Hera. How long 
until one of them finally gives in 
and leaves? 
 
 
The Fashion Shaming Daily 

Anastasia Filia 

Last night, paparazzi caught Cecrops out at the baths alone. This alone is shocking, but not as shocking as his 
attire. Our founder and king was wearing a ​peplos​. That’s right, last season’s staple piece. Needless to say, this 
came as a great shock to the people of Athens, and made it official: the ​peplos​ is out. Cecrops’ political rivals will 
no doubt be using this against him, as we have already spotted a few of his greatest competitors sporting 
knee-length tunics, which seem to be the new style. Sorry, Cecrops, it seems that you, along with the p​ eplos​, are 
out of style.  
 
 
Fall Trends for the Stylish Athenian  Zeus Grabs Another Lover  Celebrities’ Worst Crimes: Phidias 

Anastasia Filia  Cyrilla Sarantou  Amina Perthilies 

The hottest trend in Athens right now  It’s never a surprise when the king of the   
is functionality. Forget those frivolous  gods sleeps with another woman behind 
gowns of the past- the new craze is here.  his wife’s back. In fact, it’s a surprise  Phidias completed Athena’s statue in 
Throw away your brocade cloaks and  when he doesn’t. These affairs normally  438 (BCE) and won him great fame all 
pick up a loom, because with work  end with Hera jealous, and new children  over Greece. Although he had many 
clothes, you can ​work​ your clothes. Try  of the king of the gods running  fans, there were many people jealous 
weaving your own wool to really pull  around. And apparently, it’s that time  of his fame and envious of his talent. 
off the home-spun look. Or, if you’re  again… but the usual tale is different  They also did not approve of Pericles's 
feeling fancy, import some linen to dress  this time around.  spending on the expensive resources 
it up. The key to this summer’s new style  We’ve received information that Zeus  for Phidias. They did not want to 
is to keep it simple- stick with only one  sent one of his eagles down to land to  attack Pericles directly, so they chose 
rectangle of fabric and use pins to  grab a mortal he thought was  his closest friend, Phidias!  
accessorize.   beautiful to be the cupbearer of the  Around 432, they registered formal 
  gods- and that a young man has  charges against Phidias stating that 
In other news, ​petasos a ​ re back in. Try  recently gone missing while herding a  he had kept some of the gold he 
pairing your wide-brim hats with a slim  flock on Mount Ida. The concerned  received for his statue. According to 
tunic for a look that will kill. Speaking  father of the boy has received 2  Phidias, he knew he was innocent, but 
of kill, if you want to show off your  storm-footed horses from Hermes, who  he had to prove it.  
status this season, consider using an  was sent by Zeus to tell the man his son  With Pericles's permission, Physicians 
accent piece as Theseus does. Bright  was safe, and immortal. That’s right-  went to the Parthenon, where he was 
colors like red can really show off your  Zeus has decided to make a human  working on his statue of Athena, and 
wealth and keep you looking spicy.   immortal! This former mortal was  carefully and easily removed the 
  named Ganymede, and he now lives  sheets of gold that surrounded the 
  among the gods as cupbearer.  wooden frame. He sent the gold to 
Lastly, ladies, modesty is back in. If you  the court and was declared innocent. 
want men chasing you all over the  The amount he has given them from 
agora, try wearing tunics that cover  the statue was the exact amount of 
your ankles.   what he has been given.  
 

Euripides Daughter Killed After Attack by a Rabid Dog 

Helena Barbas 

Turns out, the famous playwright Euripides, had a secret daughter. Earlier this morning, a body was found near the Acropolis, 
which by the looks of it, was ripped apart by a rabid dog. Once the news reached Euripides, he made a public announcement for 
all to hear. He talked about his secret daughter, and how he kept her in hiding for all of her life. He said that he did it because 
of all his enemies, and didn't think she would be able to fight back if attacked, so she was raised elsewhere. While this news is 
shocking, it leaves another problem. If the wild dog was part of some sort of revenge plan, who could be next on their hit list? 
Do they have one? Anyone associated with Euripides could be in danger, including his cast, so watch your back, before the dogs 
come to rip you apart. 
 
Famous Courtesan Mnesarete Strips Down Yet Again For Elusinian Festival  
 
By: Aikaterine Galanis 
 
This weekend Mnesarete, a well known courtesan who is better known as Phryne, had stripped down to enter the ocean during 
the Eleusis Festival. This is the third account of her doing this, and in turn she drew in a crowd of spectators. In this crowd, 
was the famous artist Apelles. He has given a statement to The Spartan Spectacle about being a witness to this event.  
 
“She [Mnesarete] is just absolutely prepossessing, the most beautiful woman I have seen in my life. I am just shell-shocked.” 
Apelles continued his speech and ranted about the beauty of Mnesarete, but we cut him off in order to fit this quote in. 
Perhaps Mnesarete will inspire his next piece? Little to say the populace is extremely excited 
 
We requested a statement from Mnesarete, but she declined. Media attention has been especially focused on her after she bared 
her bosom in order to escape charges of impiety from the court.  
 
 We will keep updates on Apelles’ next piece.  

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If you answered yes to any of  might be right for her you will  sundials, astrology. 
those questions then  have to fight against 20 other  LOOKING FOR: Someone who will 
congratulations! You just might  people and if you are the last man  listen to me drone on about time, 
be a perfect match for  standing then congratulations! Now the  and let me take them out to 
Aphrodite. She is looking for  way to enter is you can email her  dinner. I'm very open-minded, and 
someone who will fight for her,  at  would love to chat sometime! 
protect her, and of course, love  Aphrodite.greekgoddess@loveduresall.moc  PHONE NUMBER: 9703434529 
her. Although she does get ill  or mail her at 876 Athens, Greece  EMAIL: 
tempered at times and easily  97608  timeisrelative@clockmail.com 
offended, she is of course worth  ☎☎ 
it. Not only is she a goddess but 
also stunningly gorgeous.   

 
 
  
Crossword 

Up/Down: 
3. Hestia’s father. ​Kronos​. 
4. One of Hestia’s siblings. ​Hades​. 
6. Hestia remained an eternal ____. ​Virgin​. 
7. Hestia received the ____ sacrifice in the household. ​First​. 
 
Left/Right:  
ONE. What is Hestia the goddess of (also the place used to worship Hestia)? ​Hearth​. 
2. One of Hestia’s animal symbols. ​Donkey​. 
5. Hestia’s mother (4 letters). ​Rhea​. 
8. A god who wanted to marry Hestia. ​Poseidon