more advancements than any other country. However‚ we have actually borrowed many ideals from other countries and earlier civilizations. The question is often raised‚ which civilization have affected our modern-day society the most? I believe that Ancient Greece played a crucial role in the development of our society because of their advancements in government‚ science‚ and the Olympics. Our modern-day society is classified as having a democratic government‚ a government where the power is endowed
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Artemis My ancient greek mythology goddess is Artemis. She is the Goddess of the virginity‚ hunting‚ childbirth‚ child protection‚ the moon‚ chastity ‚ and the natural environment. Artemis’s Father and Mother are Zeus and Leto‚ although she has another sibling Artemis’s syballing is a Goddess named Apollo‚ Apollo is Artemis twin sister. After being hunted by the Zeus’s other wife Hera. Leto found shelter on a island of Ortygia. This is where Artemis was born. Artemis’s Roman name is Diana Artemis
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The Greeks’ history began around 700 B.C. with festivals honoring their many gods. One god‚ Dionysus‚ was honored with an unusual festival called the City Dionysia. The revelry-filled festival was led by drunken men dressed up in rough goat skins (because goats were thought sexually potent) who would sing and play in choruses to welcome Dionysus. Tribes competed against one another in performances‚ and the best show would have the honor of winning the contest. Of the four festivals in Athens (each
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god Dionysus‚ and were either Comedies or Tragedies. All the actors were male‚ and they all played multiple roles‚ so a mask was used to show the change in character or mood. Therefore the two masks are now used as the symbol for theatre. The Greeks invented the epic and lyric forms and used them skillfully. They also invented drama and produced masterpieces that are still deemed as dramas crowning achievement. Attendance at the festival performances was regarded as an act of worship. Performances
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When it comes to the word “Greek” there are a lot of questions that come to mind and certain thoughts that people cannot answer‚ whether they are true or false. One of those Greek questions could be‚ “How was the Greek society Organized”? There were many different groups in the Greek society and the classes were in the groups. There were three main Greek classes which were Aristoi‚ Periokoi‚ and the Middle (also known as the business class). The head of the classes were the Aristoi’s with the most
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Contributions of Ancient Greece Many of the roots of Western society can be traced back to ancient Greece. The longest areas of contribution are architecture‚ medicine‚ and philosophy. The philosophical area of ancient Greece is one of the most important; it foundededucational laws and many other things. Also architecture was a major part of what ancient Greece left behind considering they constructed huge buildings that still stand today. Greece was known as one of the founders of modern medicine
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Greek Architecture: History and Mechanics Throughout history‚ there have been several significant architectural movements. The last‚ and perhaps most enduring movement is that of Classic Greece. Although for centuries‚ the architecture of ancient Greece has been admired‚ mimicked‚ and replicated‚ its beginnings are somewhat surprising to one unfamiliar with the history of the region. It is important to understand the history and mechanics of Classic Greek architecture in order to fully appreciate
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Greek Design Clay was a very important part of ancient Greek culture. Back then they did not have glass or plastic to make containers out of. Luckily clay was easy to find in Greece. Most Greek pottery was shaped for a particular function or a number of functions. They were used around the house‚ or for ceremonies‚ or even entertainment. The reason I came up with this design was from the internet. I looked up Greek pottery and there was plenty so it was hard to choose but I really liked the pots
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The Greek myth ¨Athenes City‚¨ shows practicality. Practicality means ¨adapted or designed for usefulness¨. In the story‚ Poseidon and Athene hold a contest to see who will be the patron of a new area of land. Whoever has the better gift to the city‚ will win the contest and become the patron. Poseidon makes a salt spring as his gift to the city. He believes this will benefit the city by promising the city many things to go along with it. Athenes gifts the city an olive bush. She promises
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Ancient Greek Art: Archaic‚ Classical‚ and Hellenistic By: Catherine Marten CLA3114 sect. 02D3 Spring 2013 Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination‚ usually through visual forms. Art in ancient Greece went through a variety of changes throughout its history‚ especially from the Archaic to the Hellenistic periods. These changes are mainly due to the different views in Greek society that developed throughout these periods
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