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    as becoming advanced societies all of which can be seen through a lot of things such as documentation‚ remains found through archaeology‚ and art. Greek art is considered to be a staple in art history just based on the advances they made in art. The greeks had great work in the fields architecture‚ making statues‚ and pottery. The most notable Greek building is the Parthenon‚ which was specifically temple architecture. The Parthenon was a worship temple built in

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    Ancient Greek Food

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    Ancient Greek Food When you think of greek food you mainly would think of hummus‚ flat bread‚ and gyros. But back in 3000 BC the Greeks had a much different diet than popular culture would believe. Their diet mainly consisted of grains and meat; also they drank a plethora of wine. What you ate and how much you ate was strongly connected to your social class (Nardo). The higher class in ancient Greece had access to an abundance of exotic foods‚ spices. and wines much more than the peasants and lower

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    Greeks compared to the Maya Looking around too all the different ethnicities that can be found in this world‚ two of those most interesting cultures would have to be the Greeks and the Maya. The ancient Greek and Mayan civilizations have many similar characteristics but they also have many differences. The Mayan’s are an indigenous Mesoamerican culture found in present day South America. As where the Greeks are an ethnicity group native to Greece. The history of the Greece can be traced back

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    The Importance of Greek Mythology and Homer’s Epic Poems By: Ashley Allen “Greek mythology is the body of stories belonging to the ancient Greeks‚ concerning their gods and heroes‚ the nature of the world and their own cult and ritual practices. Modern scholars referred to the myths and studied them in an attempt to shed light on the religious and political institutions of ancient Greece and‚ in general‚ on the ancient Greek civilization.” (citation) Mythical narration played a very large‚ and

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    long been a part of numerous societies’ individuality and identity. During the eighteenth and early nineteenth century‚ the Greeks of the Ottoman Empire fought against the Turks for their freedom and autonomy. The Greek’s movement against Ottoman rule attracted various groups of people who developed distinct views of them and their well being. While many supported the Greeks and their liberating fight for emancipation‚ there were those who opposed them and their betrayal against the higher authority

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    Greek Art Analyses

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    The Archaic Greek period was between the 8th and 6th centuries B.C.E.‚ when what would later be leading characteristics of Greek art can be seen in their earliest form. Most sculptors of human beings we see that the body’s and faces are fairly abstract; as time evolved so did the tradition‚ sculptors aimed increasingly at giving their statues a lifelike‚ considerable presence. They observed human bodies more attentively and copied them more faithfully‚ leading eventually to a style we know as

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    Ancient Greek Myths

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    The Origins and Purpose of Greek Mythology The Greeks used myths to explain natural occurrences‚ unanswered questions‚ and the world’s phenomenon. The ancient civilization had numerous myths and legends; each one had its own purpose. Many myths were created by people to explain why certain things happened the way they did. During primitive times the Greeks wrote simple fables to explain the vast world around them. Their earliest mythology began around the year 2‚200 BC; this time period consisted

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    Benefits of Greek Life

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    Greek Life’s Enrichment of Successful Individuals Greek Life helps mold the average individual into a more informed‚ well-rounded‚ better-prepared adult for today and for the future. Unfortunately‚ many are blinded by the negative stereotypes that come with Greek Life‚ but honestly‚ I couldn ’t have chosen a better way to improve myself‚ inside and out. The constant support‚ that little push to achieve more‚ the shoulders to cry on when you ’ve had a bad day; these are the things that set us

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    Essay On Greek Apparel

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    Ancient History Comes Alive With Greek Apparel By Sachin Kumar Gupta Jul 22‚ 2012 Plans for college frequently involve pledging to a sorority or fraternity. Greek apparel is an ideal way to celebrate acceptance‚ as it emphasizes allegiance while providing the letters on useful items like hoodies and tote bags. Regardless of where the educational institution of choice is located‚ there is a garment or accessory appropriate for almost any day or event in the life of a college student‚ from freshman

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    Research Paper-Outline TOPIC-Development of Greek Architecture: The Doric and Ionic Orders Intro: Hook‚ Thesis statement/explanation of topic Information/Background- -What was architecture like before this period? -What was is made out of? -Who influenced it? - What were some examples reflecting the old styles? -What happened to them? How were the ideas changing? -Who came up with new ideas? -What were the new ideas? -What influenced them? -How did they reflect the culture/society/worship

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