Greek Ancient games

The significance and importance of the game, but the way they affect the physical, mental and spiritual health of humans, especially young people, have thoroughly studied in Ancient Greece. Dominant position in the right physical, spiritual and mental cultivation of new, had the game.

The words child, play, play, education, ... refer to similar concepts and many of the ancient Greek philosophers referred extensively to them. Therefore references to the Greek philosophers games do not stop at simple descriptions, but extend to instructions on what to do that the children in each age, to grow, raised smoothly and correctly formative character and the psychological world.

References to games that exist in Ancient Greek Literature abound, reminding Homer's Odyssey, namely the arrival of Odysseus on the island of Corfu, where the maidens playing ball, reminiscent of Plato's references to games and Vasilinda Ostrakinda, reports Aristophanes The Birds - Wealth for the games stromvos, artiazein, milolonnthi etc, references to Homer for the game stromvos starring Ajax, reports of Lucian of Antyllous of Orivasious, but also of Cicero, Souitonious, Kalpournious, Ouarion etc., subsequent references end designers Byzantine times. Apart from the references of ancient Greek literature, a large number of playthings found in pre-Christian period, but also many Ancient Greek vases that adorn the shelves of museums around the world, with splendid performances of various games.