The famous Greek general, Pericles, gave a Funeral Oration, a public speech honoring Athenians who died in war. It is a famous speech that talks about Athenian patriotism and government. His speech tells us a great deal about ancient Greece.  Pericles Funeral Oration  Pericles Funeral Oration  Also See: Roots of Democracy Free Ancient Greece Presentations in PowerPoint format Return to Ancient Athens   To learn more about Ancient Greece, click on Apollo