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LOCATIONS:

housing & sites

HOUSING.

Upon arrival, each newcomer will be shown to a newly constructed house at the outskirts of Mytilene; two storeys, complete with courtyard and several bedrooms. New arrivals will live together in units, until all available bedrooms are occupied, after which an identical building will be found nearby for the next.

TEMPLE OF HERA.

The temple of Hera outside Mytilene is actually devoted to worship of both Hera and Zeus, as well as Dionysus whose cult is very active in the city. It is the biggest temple on the island and besides daily worship, it is the site for festivals and an annual beauty contest among the young women of Mytilene.

AGORA.

The agora, or the square, is the place for political meetings and discussion, vote-casting and similar civic duties. It is also the place where the marketplace is held, so whether you want to debate or to buy your groceries, you'll find what you're looking for here.

ODEION.

The odeion, or the music hall, is the smaller circular building where people meet for poetry recitals, musical and theatrical entertainment and the like. Here you go to be entertained and educated, and to socialize in a slightly more free and relaxed manner with other citizens.

HOUSE OF POLYANAKTIDES.

Polyanaktides, the father of Gorgo, owns a large house at the heart of Mytilene that is open to visitors, also among the newcomers. Gorgo has taken it upon herself to welcome the people who've been brought here and in her courtyard you can converse or be taught the lyre or sing as it suits you. Her pupils will most often be present, too, which is a feast for the eye.

HOUSE OF KLEANAKTIDES.

Similarly, the Kleanaktides house, house of Myrsilus the Tyrant's family, occasionally opens its doors to the new arrivals, so that they may have their questions answered or discuss their status as foreigners in the city. When they arrive, it's always to lavish feasts with many in attendance, if you want to know the richest and most important men around.

STOA.

The stoa, the column-lined walking halls around the agora, are places to gather to be educated by teachers, to discuss politics or business and to learn to debate and converse better. Someone is always giving a lecture or showing off useful techniques, so stick around if you're interested.

BOULEUTERION.

The bouleuterion, the council building, is the political center of the city and Myrsilus meets here on most days with his advisors and others invited. Here the politics of the city are laid out and implemented, and although Mysilus rules alone, he is supported by just as many as those who oppose him.

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