HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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Slinky
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Kites
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Marbles
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Yo-yo
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Blocks
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Detailed explanation-1: -The yo-yo, or something close to it, may have been created in Greece. It was made out of two terra cotta discs and was simply called a disc.
Detailed explanation-2: -“thyrmata” (plur. of athyrma) is the ancient greek word for toys as opposed to games: animal figurines, marbles (spheria), knucklebones (astragaloi), miniature vases, whistles, spinning tops (stromvos), buzzers (iynx), rattles (platagi).
Detailed explanation-3: -Yo-yos in those days were made of wood, terracotta, metal or clay. It is believed that in ancient Greek society the toy was used as an offering to the gods. Some also believe that it was used as a coming-of-age ritual for boys. These ancient toys were often decorated with pictures of Greek gods.
Detailed explanation-4: -There is still much debate regarding the origins of the yo-yo. However, the general consensus is that a toy similar to a yo-yo and known as a diabolo originated in China around 1000 B.C. Further evidence of early yo-yo history comes from Ancient Greece.
Detailed explanation-5: -Spinning Top-Stromvos. Rattles-Platagi. Animal Figurines-Athyrma. Marbles-Spheria. Piggyback game-Ephedrismos. Ourania-Game with a ball. Passe-boule-Similar to basketball. 16-Oct-2022
Detailed explanation-6: -Western Philosophy. Socrates. Olympics. The Olympic games first began on the island of “Pelops” in the western Peloponnese in 776 BCE. Marathon. Alarm Clock. Umbrellas. Cartography (Maps) Western Theater (Drama)