FOOD

The Ancient Greeks ate a great variety of different food. They had black pudding which was made of animal blood and fat. Greece had fish, olives, squid, and octopus bread.

The Greeks either farmed or hunted their food. Slaves collected food and brought it to their owner and then cooked it for their master.

The Ancient Greeks ate a variety of vegetables. They did not eat rice or potatoes. Every one drank wine. The Ancient Greeks mixed their wine with water to dilute it. Fresh water was scarce so bathing was not allowed. They didn't use cutlery, they would cut the food into small pieces and eat it with their fingers. Men ate on couches and women ate on chairs.

After dinner parties were called a symposium.

Slaves followed the instructions of the ancient Greek wives. To the Ancient Greeks, nuts and figs were considered a delicacies. The Ancient Greeks also ate wild birds. They ate brains and drank goat milk.