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Athenian Odyssey: A Citizen's Journey in 5th Century B.C.E.

Follow an Athenian citizen's life in 5th century B.C.E., from his privileged upbringing and downfall to his military service in the Peloponnesian War, culminating in his tragic end during the Athenian plague.

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Athenian Odyssey: A Citizen's Journey in 5th Century B.C.E.

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  1. Athens 440-400 B.C.E.

  2. Backround • Our main Athenian character is a citizen • His father is a wealthy and well known member of the city council • Father is powerful and holds influence over others

  3. Early years:Birth-15 • He attends the local school • He spends some time meeting the great figures through his fathers connections, Socrates and other greats • Performs best in athletics

  4. Coming of age: 16-25 • At 16, our characters father is ostracized for being to powerful. The year is 440

  5. Coming of age: 16-25 • This causes our character, who was headed for great things to lose respect • As the city become hostile to him and his fathers legacy, he is looking for options to recognition • Out of desperation he joins the military

  6. He is stationed at Megara, a Delian League port in the south • His is one of the first posts hit by early conflict in the Peloponnesian War

  7. Most of the rest of the film follows his adventures through the War • He ends in Athens where he dies of the plague

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