Ancient Greek Civilization - overview

According to the indications, Greek-speaking populations migrated to the Greek peninsula at the end of the 3rd century BC. millennium, mingled with local pre-Hellenic populations and then shaped what we now know as ancient Greek Civilization.

Philosophy in ancient Greek Civilization focused on the role of cause and research. It has greatly contributed to modern philosophy and science.

Ancient Greek Civilization gave particular emphasis to literature. Many writers believe that Western culture, in terms of literature, began with the Homeric epics "Iliad" and "Odyssey", which are distinguished by the skillful and vivid depictions of war and peace, honor and disgrace , of love and hatred.

The music was present in almost all areas of ancient Greek Civilization, from weddings and funerals to religious ceremonies, theater, traditional music and epic poems.

The contribution of ancient Greek Civilization was great in the field of mathematics, with more typical examples of the basic rules of geometry, the discoveries in numerical theory, mathematical analysis and applied mathematics.

The art of ancient Greek Civilization has greatly influenced the culture of many countries, both ancient and contemporary, especially in the fields of sculpture and architecture.

Credit: Αncient Greece