Greek Influence on Western Culture The traditional starting point for what we sometimes refer to as “the west” is in Ancient Greece. As one of the western civilization sources‚ Greek civilization is primarily an idealized view of one group of Greeks based in and around the city state of Athens which has come to symbolize the development of rationality‚ ethics and logic. Splendid achievements created by Greek have made a far-reaching influence on the western civilization. The Greek culture
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Lesson 3: CIVILIZATIONS OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST ESSAY 1: MINOAN AND MYCENEAN INFLUENCE ON ANCIENT GREECE HIST 119 While the masses of the ancient Near East endowed us with civilization‚ the Greeks supplied it with forms and meanings that compel us to look to them as the ancestors of our own culture‚ Western Civilization. Greek ability and vitality spread in diverse courses. Notable portions of our math and science bases plus the concept of scientific research and the procuring of knowledge
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nd Their Influence on our Society Considering the huge influence Greek’s have had on today’s society‚ we are fortunate enough to have been taught many things such as astronomy‚ and because of that we owe them (Greeks) immensely. Greek Astronomy‚ are those who wrote in Greek language‚ known as classical antiquity. Greek astronomy is complied of ancient Greek‚ Hellenistic‚ Greco-roman and late antiquity eras. The Hellenistic period is known as the phase of Greek astronomy‚ where as Pre-Hellenistic
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period. His empire spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. He was brilliant in planning strategic plans and attacks. An example would be when he created the Macedonian phalange. At the death of Alexander a new Greek age began which was the Hellenistic period during which Greek leaders spread Greek culture to the area Alexander had conquered. Alexander’s colleague and relative Ptolemy took over Alexander’s Egyptian conquest and created a city of Alexandria that became famous for its library. That attracted
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The Ancient Greek society ended over 2000 years ago‚ but even now its mythology continues to influence Western society. References to Greek Mythology are found in books‚ pieces of literature‚ television shows‚ and even video games. Even when the Roman Empire took over Ancient Greece‚ Rome still used and adopted the Greece mythologies (Jupiter as Zeus‚ Kronos as Saturn‚ etc.)‚ which influenced our society just as it did throughout history. Greek Mythology has several links to music‚ film‚ and religion
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very fascinating. Their religion affects how the buildings are designed and built. Culture becomes the main reason of how the buildings look like even after their period. The Greek culture is somehow influenced by the ancient Egyptian‚ it then influences the Romans architecture as well as the classical architecture.
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influenced and inspired our modern day structures. You could put it as we owe a lot to the Greeks and Romans. Everywhere we look‚ we can thank the Greeks for gifting us with their culture and designs that has influenced the world today. You may not know it‚ but the architectural structure of your school or workplace may be based on the ideas of the Greeks and Romans. Your clothing or even your science and math that you learn everyday is all thanks to the Greeks and Romans. The Greeks and Romans have contributed
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Ancient Greek times enveloped many revolutionary discoveries and creations‚ especially in the world of literature. Literature flourished in Greece with the help of poetry and drama. Three profound playwrights left a significant impact on Greek culture: Aeschylus‚ Sophocles‚ and Euripides. Out of the three most influential playwrights of ancient Greek times‚ Euripides turned out to be the most distinct. Euripides was born in 480 BCE on the island of Salamis. He lived during the time of the Peloponnesian
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The Athenians valued philosophy‚ equality‚ and art. They weren’t afraid to challenge society views‚ which at the time many believed in mythology. Plato was the first to come close to Christianity beliefs by recognizing that invisible things in nature had an order and purpose. Plato inspired Aristotle to conclude that there has to be someone conducting that order‚ what we know as God. They weren’t as dedicated to a strong army as they were to education. During the Peloponnesian War the Pericles persuaded
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there is evidence of Greek culture in almost all works of art spanning from philosophy‚ architecture‚ and even sculptures. From bronze sculptures to the Trojan War one can see the influence Greece had on the Romans. The Greek art focused more on mythological events whereas Roman artists depicted current events. Rome also perfected the form used in sculptures when they invented concrete. Greece has an influence on medieval literature and philosophy since wealthier Romans hired Greek philosophers to teach
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