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7 ANCIENT GREEK TOYS THAT HAVE SURVIVED TO THE PRESENT DAY

Over time, the toys changed material, shape and name, but the essence remained the same.
1. Τoys on wheels

One of the boys' favorite toys was the animal toy with wheels, on which they attached a bridle so they could "ride" on it. This clay horse is 3000 years old and is in the museum of Kerameikos. Next to it is a modern wooden ducky that has exactly the same function.
2. Dolls

The oldest toy in the world evolved from a religious figure and took the form of a doll to play an important role in the development of girls.
Plagona was one of the favorite toys of girls in ancient Greece. It was a doll, usually made of clay, with a female figure and elaborate hairstyles. Sometimes the doll's costume was painted, other times the girls made little clothes. Jokingly, one could compare the Plagona to the Barbie of today.

3. Astragaloi

by Gorgocutie 5 years ago5 years ago

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Over time, the toys changed material, shape and name, but the essence remained the same.

1. Τoys on wheels

One of the boys’ favorite toys was the animal toy with wheels, on which they attached a bridle so they could “ride” on it. This clay horse is 3000 years old and is in the museum of Kerameikos. Next to it is a modern wooden ducky that has exactly the same function.

2. Dolls

The oldest toy in the world evolved from a religious figure and took the form of a doll to play an important role in the development of girls.

Plagona was one of the favorite toys of girls in ancient Greece. It was a doll, usually made of clay, with a female figure and elaborate hairstyles. Sometimes the doll’s costume was painted, other times the girls made little clothes. Jokingly, one could compare the Plagona to the Barbie of today.

3. Astragaloi