Introduction

In the Hellenistic period inventors, such as Ktesibios, Philon, Heron, etc., created many remarkable high-tech gadgets. Their aim was to meet the numerous and diversified needs of the developed society. Such as the wealthy upper class’s consumerism, the need to attract visitors to the market using the art of sensationalism, the interest of the clergy in magical devices and the research for educational instruments for the students of Technical Schools.