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    What are the characteristics and dynamics of a three-story universe?   In Greek mythology the universe is split into three parts; heaven‚ earth‚ and the underworld. Greek mythographers constructed a picture of how this three-story universe would presumably looks like; one giant basketball. The top level (heaven)‚ above the sun and moon‚ is where the Olympian gods and goddess reside. This top level resembles a dome that covers the earth like a blanket that gently layers on top of it. Right below

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    Greek Dichotomysian Art

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    Webster dictionary defines dichotomy as‚ “A difference between two opposite things; a division into two opposite groups” (Miriam Webster). The “Greek Dichotomy‚” therefore‚ relates to the division between mythology and philosophy‚ two seemingly opposing ideas both captures in the concept of art. These two sides are sometimes considered the Dionysians and the Apollonians of art. Dionysians represent the mythological and “free” side. They seem more creative and imaginative in comparison to the Apollonians

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    Greek Cultural Influences

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    different ways. The Greeks used art‚ philosophy‚ and even their system of government to convey their beliefs in the importance of one single man in a society. Greek artists showed value for the individual. All people were portrayed in Greek art‚ from the sagging old woman to the ideal athlete. Although early Greek art focused on the human ideal‚ their later art shows that the Greeks appreciated all forms‚ and found the human body in general to be a beautiful thing. Even the gods in Greek art showed how

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    Ancient Greek Mythology

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    Mythology in Ancient Greece were looked upon with the utmost importance‚ the Greek myths and tales of religion explained the unexplainable‚ gave reason to live and a sense of stability to a community. Ancient Greek myths can make the protagonist or other main character a role model in the way that they author writes them. The reader can also obtain life lessons from the myth or legend. A worthy illustration of this is the Ancient Greek god Apollo‚ who is a wealthy king a‚ affectionate father‚ a dependable

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    In the 21st Century when we consider the Greeks we think about the philosophers‚ the Greek language the Greek myths and legends‚ the architecture and of course the gods. We have studied the Philosophers in great depth and know a lot about their theories. We have a wide knowledge of Greek architecture‚ how they built the temples‚ specific styles they adopted. We know a lot of facts about the Greek gods‚ however the thought behind them is not considered in as much detail. We have not come up with a

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    Greek Material Culture

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    It is easy to say‚ and prove‚ that Greek material culture reveals an immense amount about ancient Greek society. From vast studies and examinations of the great ancient Greek architecture‚ the immaculate fine art and literature and even the personal possessions and crafts of the societies own inhabitants‚ one can reason that these materials reflect much about ancient Greece and its people. From studying the architecture of this ancient society‚ one can assume various things about its inhabitants

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    Ancient Greek Values

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    The most we can learn about the values of Ancient Greece through the study of Greek myths is power‚ especially the power of conquering the nature which is highly advocated and admired by the ancient Greeks. Such a power exhibits in many aspects in the stories of Greek myths‚ including Herakles who has the sheer strength since he was born and the great courage accomplished twelve challenging tasks‚ Odyssey who has been through tribulation and eventually back home‚ reuniting with his family‚ etc..

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    Most of the outstanding examples of Greek classical architecture were the ones built in Athens in the B.C period. The most famous building on the Acropolis‚ the Parthenon is considered as one of the best example of a Classical Greek temple. This temple was devoted to the Greek goddess Athena the patron goddess of Athens. The Parthenon was the expression that Athenians used to express their pride and satisfaction

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    West and Greeks Dbq

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    DBQ on Greek/Western history Ancient Greeks impact on Western civilization The contribution of Acient Greeks lasted from about 1900-133bc‚ however its influence on the Western Civilization till present day. As the greeks expetanded they spread their ideas all over the worldDuring this time the Greeks made long lasting ideas that had an impact on our philosophy‚ political‚ math‚ science‚ and artistic ways. One very important contribution Ancient Greeks had on Western culture was Democracy

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    city-states in Greece. Sparta was governed by the military‚ while Athens had a democratic government. Over time‚ people’s opinions about what made a good government changed‚ and various types of governments developed as well. This is a sequence of Greek governments that were defined by Aristotle: monarchies‚ oligarchies‚ tyrannies‚ and democracies. Many places in Greece began with these government systems‚ from monarchies to oligarchies‚ to tyrannies‚ and finally to democracies. However‚ there were

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