62. The Acropolis from the base of the Philopappus Hill 184 63. The lower part of the Auditorium of the Theatre of Dionysos at Athens 188 64. The Cavern Chapel on the South Side of the Acropolis 190 65. The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates 194 66. The Pnyx; or Place of Assembly of the People 198 67. The Acropolis with Kallirrhoè in the Foreground 202 68. Athens. The Monument of Agrippa and the Pinacotheca 206 69. The Tower of the Winds 208 70. The Portico of Athena Archegetis 210 71. The Stoa of Hadrian 212 72. The Arch of Hadrian 216 73. Columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus from the North-West 220 74. The Square in front of the King’s Palace at Athens 222 75. The Stadion at Athens 226 _Sketch Map at end of Volume._ _The Illustrations in this Volume have been engraved and printed in England by The Hentschel Colourtype, Limited._ GREECE INTRODUCTORY More perhaps than any other country in Europe, Greece owes its charm to the traditions of a remote past. It has no lack of fine scenery, and there is much that is interesting in its modern life; but what chiefly distinguishes it from other countries is the rich and beautiful mythology which is reflected in its poetry, its art, and its philosophy, and was to a large extent the inspiration of its glorious history. It will not be expected that any attempt should be made in these pages to give an adequate account of the artistic and architectural creations which, even in their ruins, form the chief attraction of the country. For detailed information on these matters, the reader must be left to consult such guide-books as Baedeker and Murray, or works specially devoted to archæology or art. The object of the present writer will be attained if he succeed in providing a congenial intellectual atmosphere for the scenes and objects to be presented by the artist. For this purpose it will be necessary, among other things, to recall many of the ancient legends, as well as the historical events associated with the places referred to. The history cannot be understood apart from the mythology, for the latter is a key to the religious faith as well as to the patriotic sentiment of the nation.