| Diet |
| The Greek population was
growing so quickly that the there became a shortage of food. Farmers had
to work hard to make a living due to the harsh climate and stony land.
Only lentils, barley, grapevines, olive trees and
sesame seeds would grow.
Farming could barely produce enough food for the
people to survive so the people of Greece turned to the sea to provide
the rest.
The diet was fairly healthy with lots of bread, beans and olives. In the summer, there were vegetables, fresh fruit and herbs. In winter, they ate apples, chestnuts, lentils and cheese. They Greeks did not have sugar but used flower scented honey instead. The sea provided much the the Greek's diet. Food for the Greeks had various religious and philosophical meanings. They were not allowed to eat meat unless it has been sacrificed by god or hunted in the wild. Greeks believed that it it was wrong to eat animals that were tamed or domesticated. |
| Breakfast | Consisted of bread dipped wine and was eaten at sunrise. |
| Lunch | More wine dipped bread and some olives, figs, cheese, or dried fish. |
| Dinner | Is the main meal of the day and was eaten at sunset. It consisted of vegetables, fruit, fish, and maybe some honey cakes. |
| Rich men would invite their friends over for symposia's. The host and their guests would recline on couches while slaves served the food and wine. The wealthy ate lamb, goat, pig, or even dog. They drank wine and had bread baked from whole grains. The seas provided shark, eel, and octopus for the wealthy and salted dried fish for the poor. Poorer families ate maza and only enjoyed meat during festivals. If times were good they could add goat's cheese, salted fish, olives, and vegetables to the menu. |
Fast Facts:
~Women did not go shopping. Instead, they sent their husbands or
servants.~
~Greeks liked slim, athletic figures. Being larger would be a sign of
self indulgence.~
~Food was used as a weapon in war by poisoning the water supply and
setting fire to crops.~
~Men hunted for deer and hare, while women gathered herbs, mushrooms and
berries.~
| Glossary Self-indulgence-excessive amount of ones appetite or wants. Import-a good brought in through trade. Symposia-dinner parties. Maza- barley cakes. |
| Homework Assignment | Quiz |
| Online Activity | Online Learning-The Olive Tree |
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