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This 4 page paper takes the form of letters written by ancient Greeks and Romans about their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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and the wife of Agricola, the Roman governor of Britain. Letter from Agathon, Hoplite of the Athenian Army to His Friend Straton My dear Straton, I never thought Id
say this, but I find myself longing for my 50th birthday and a return to garrison duty. This war has been going on for what? eight years now and no
end in sight. Im sure youve heard that we were badly beaten by the Thebans at Delium, and that we lost Thrace as well. We may have to consider making
peace with those blasted Spartans after all. I am so tired of lugging this armor around I could spit. The bloody helmet alone weighs a ton! Add the hoplon, the
cuirass (I guess I shouldnt complain, because I would have been speared if I hadnt been wearing it, but still...!), the leg greaves, the sword and the damn spear and
I could drop in my tracks. Straton, I know its a lot to ask, but if you get to Athens soon, would you be kind enough to stop by
and see Melitta? I know that shes worried about me and of course Ive written to her as well, but you could spend some time with her, take her out
of herself and reassure her that all will be will. You know what her days are like: as the wife of a noble (how silly that sounds now), she
has very little to occupy her time, since the slaves and servants take care of the house. Then too, women arent allowed to engage in politics, something she dearly
loves. We have such wonderful debates sometimes about the future of Greece that I think its a waste she cant hold public office. (Dont you dare tell her I said
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