Public Life Much of the public life of Athenian men took place in the marketplace, or agora. Here men met to buy, sell, and discuss ideas and events. Public buildings built in the Greek classical style lined the Agora. 1 of 3 The Glory of Ancient Greece Section 1: Daily Life in Athens At Home in Athens Greek women maintained their simple mud-brick homes and, if rich, supervised slaves. Only poor women worked outside the home. They prepared simple meals, which rarely included meat.

Slavery in Ancient Greece The work of slaves freed Greek citizens to focus on government, ideas, and the arts. Some slaves were foreigners who had been captured in war. They had no political rights and their children were also slaves. 2 of 3 The Glory of Ancient Greece Section 1: Daily Life in Athens Section Reading Support Transparency

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