Gaming in Ancient Greece: The Most Popular Board Games of Antiquity

Gaming in Ancient Greece: The Most Popular Board Games of Antiquity

Achilles and Ajax playing a board game, often identified as Five Lines, a common theme in ancient Greek artwork. Credit Sailko, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Ancient Greeks spent much of their time playing board games practically on a daily basis. They were a beloved part of ancient Greek culture. In fact, board games captured the imagination of many people in ancient Greece, including poets, philosophers, and the masses alike. Hence, numerous…

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