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)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Preface
01:13 - Chapter 2
The Guest-Friend
08:25 - Chapter 3
In the Market-Place
05:59 - Chapter 4
The Acropolis
06:40 - Chapter 5
Preparing for the Festival
06:54 - Chapter 6
At School
06:49 - Chapter 7
The Wrestling School
09:01 - Chapter 8
The Festival
06:03 - Chapter 9
The Great Procession
06:58 - Chapter 10
Hiero's Uncle is Ill
04:49 - Chapter 11
Festival of the Bear
04:43 - Chapter 12
The New Slave
03:54 - Chapter 13
Preparing to be Soldiers
05:07 - Chapter 14
A Story in the Studio
03:53 - Chapter 15
Duris Leaves Athens
06:25 - Chapter 16
The Beginning of War
06:38 - Chapter 17
Hiero the Victor
07:33