From Wikipedia: “A herma, commonly herm in English, is a sculpture with a head and perhaps a torso above a plain, usually squared lower section, on which male genitals may also be carved at the appropriate height. Hermae were so called either because the head of Hermes was most common…” Which head? 😏
The Agora museum is small, but it has some really, really AMAZING exhibits if you're a Greek history nerd. My personal highlights are 1) the 'Ostraci' used in votes to banish politicians, including some with the name of the naval hero of Salamis, Themistocles. 2) the phials used to contain the poison those condemned to death, like Socrates, had to drink. 3) a shield captured from the Spartans at the battle of Pylos during the Peloponnesian war and brought back to Athens as a trophy.
I like how Hephaestus's temple is still in good shape when he was basically the god of building things (well, blacksmithing snd forging, but close enough).
...thereby convincingly demonstrating that you Do NOT suffer from Agoraphobia ("Agora" being Latin for 'The Marketplace'/generally, an open or public place, and; "Phobia" = 'Outsized fear/dread' of such places...
i think painted statues would be significantly more unsettling… imagine u turn a corner in ancient rome and actual aphrodite emerges from the shadows staring into ur soul with her dead cold eyes
A not so fun fact is these statues used to be painted, but the Victorians (why is it always them!?) decided white looked nicer and scrubbed the paint off 😐
The word agoraphobia derives from this place. As one with a deep interest in classical history and culture, to be in such a place is a thrill that almost draws tears from me. The other great meeting place was the Pynx which is the home of democracy.
That statue with "something going on down there" is called a herm! Herms were used to mark boundaries of pathways and were sacred to the god Hermes.
From Wikipedia: “A herma, commonly herm in English, is a sculpture with a head and perhaps a torso above a plain, usually squared lower section, on which male genitals may also be carved at the appropriate height. Hermae were so called either because the head of Hermes was most common…”
Which head? 😏
Alcibiades was exiled for vandalising them, allegedly.
Neat!!
jamie sending u lil cat friends to keep u company on ur travels 🐈🏛️
You had me at ‘cats’
Thanks for sharing!
Wow! What a good tip to go there first thing in the morning. Thanks for the remote tour. Cute kitty 😢
The Agora museum is small, but it has some really, really AMAZING exhibits if you're a Greek history nerd. My personal highlights are 1) the 'Ostraci' used in votes to banish politicians, including some with the name of the naval hero of Salamis, Themistocles. 2) the phials used to contain the poison those condemned to death, like Socrates, had to drink. 3) a shield captured from the Spartans at the battle of Pylos during the Peloponnesian war and brought back to Athens as a trophy.
I like how Hephaestus's temple is still in good shape when he was basically the god of building things (well, blacksmithing snd forging, but close enough).
Sorry to say but blacksmithing is completely different from construction😂
As usual, love your commentary, Max. 🤣❤️
Greece is one of my favorite places in the world. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Just to walk around such history would be a dream.😍
I love that they restored them
I've been there. Greece is amazing. I love that you included that sweet lady at the end.
...thereby convincingly demonstrating that you Do NOT suffer from Agoraphobia ("Agora" being Latin for 'The Marketplace'/generally, an open or public place, and; "Phobia" = 'Outsized fear/dread' of such places...
luv. this content\
Herodotus might be the father of history, but I'm still looking for those gold digging ants he promised...
Have you tried Tinder?
@@platosbeard3476 ants, not aunts... I have too many of them in my life already...
@@PB-tr5ze, no judgement :)
Also, he claimed those gold digging ants came from India.
I loved that, how lucky you were to be there before it was too busy, thank you for sharing ❤️
Fun fact statues like these would have been painted originally
i think painted statues would be significantly more unsettling… imagine u turn a corner in ancient rome and actual aphrodite emerges from the shadows staring into ur soul with her dead cold eyes
Some in the Acropolis museum still have the paint because they were buried after the Persian invasion. It’s remarkable to see.
The “restored” version of statues with all the colorful paint on them looked awful!
I've been there some 25 years ago. It was fascinating.
We should take you guys out for dinner in Athens!❤
Love this video!
As a assassin creed oddessy play I already know how all these looked 😂😂
Those games are very well made. Accurate history (tweaked for the game), beautiful visuals, and entertaining plot.
A not so fun fact is these statues used to be painted, but the Victorians (why is it always them!?) decided white looked nicer and scrubbed the paint off 😐
They really did have a very bad habit of making things up, didn't they?
100 agree with you🥺
No, the Victorians did no such thing, since the paint (which was truly awful looking) had long since faded away by then.
Come for the art and history, stay for the cats.
Enjoy!!(ed)
The word agoraphobia derives from this place. As one with a deep interest in classical history and culture, to be in such a place is a thrill that almost draws tears from me. The other great meeting place was the Pynx which is the home of democracy.
Well, no, not just “this” place, lol. “Agora” was a generic term for “marketplace” in Ancient Greece.
Liking for the kitty
Wouldn't these people be thinner not heavy set, couse that are grains and meat? (?)(?).
I'd rather go to the Island of Corfu. Where Prince Philip was Born
Scuse me... Where's the color?! We all know that temple wasn't white. 😂 also... yay kitties!!! ❤
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Gaaaah! If only I was a celebrity so I could have a vlog with Max and Jose in another country lmao