Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago
by Julia Darrow Cowles
About this book
My Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago is about a boy named Hiero growing up in ancient Athens. In the story, he and a boy named Duris grow in friendship while learning about life in the city. Through their friendship, the book shows what everyday life was like for children in ancient Greece, including school, family life, festivals, and important events happening around them. (Summary by Narrator)
Chapters (16)
1The Guest-Friend
2In the Market-Place
3The Acropolis
4Preparing for the Festival
5At School
6The Wrestling School
7The Festival
8The Great Procession
9Hiero's Uncle is Ill
10Festival of the Bear
11The New Slave
12Preparing to be Soldiers
13A Story in the Studio
14Duris Leaves Athens
15The Beginning of War
16Hiero the Victor

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