Agora
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+ | The '''agora''' was a central [[public space ]] in ancient [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of the athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city. The [[Ancient Agora of Athens]] was the best-known example. | ||
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+ | * [[Agorism]] | ||
+ | * [[Platonic Academy]] | ||
+ | *[[Agora (film)]] | ||
+ | *[[Agoraphobia]] | ||
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The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of the athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city. The Ancient Agora of Athens was the best-known example.
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