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Athens
Named after Athena, Athens is the true economic, political, and artistic center, and always on a constant war against Sparta. Poseidon and Athene competed for the honor of being the patron of the newly formed city; Poseidon created a salt pool but Athene won the competition by creating the olive tree. Both of these divine creations were worshipped in the Akropolis at a shrine.
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Knossos
Also known as the Labyrinth, Knossos is a beautiful, five stories high palace on Krete. It appears to be a maze of workrooms, living spaces, and store room close to a central square, and its walls are covered with detailed images. The labyrinth was constructed for King Minos of Krete and designed to hold the Minotaur, a creature that is half-man and half-bull.
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Korinth
Ephyra, later named Korinth, is one of the wealthiest and most powerful of the Greek cities, located on the Isthmus of Korinth, which connects the Greek mainland to the Peloponnesian Peninsula. Due to its location, the city is a thriving artistic center as well as a major trading hub.
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Olympia
The sanctuary where the Olympic Games are held, north of the Alfeios River and Mount Kronos. Enclosed within the temenos are the Temple of Hera and Temple of Zeus, where the sacrifices are made. The hippodrome and stadium are to the east. Olympia is also known for the giganctic ivory and gold statue of Zeus.
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Sparta
Sparta is the military power of Greece located by the river Eurotas. Its people are very proud and the city is known as the "city with invisible walls", because they sincerily believe that if they cannot defend their home with the strength of their army, and not stone walls, they do not deserve to be free. Unlike Athens, Sparta has never been adorned with eloberate temples or impressive architecture, because its inhabitans have a more practical outlook on life rather than obsessing with superficial displays of wealth and culture.
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Thebes
Thebes, the city of seven gates, was founded by the legendary Kadmus when he was searching for his sister Europa. After Zeus abducted Europa, the Pythia told Kadmus to leave the temple and follow a cow until it laid down to rest and there he would build a city. It is now a bustling market town.
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Troy
Troy is a city between the rivers Kamandros and Simoeis that was founded by the grandson of Zeus, Tros, and thrived for three generations until the city was sacked under the reign of King Priam. It it a place of misfortune, ravaged many times by fires and foreign armies, and has been rebuilt numerous times.
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