Ancient Greek Scientific Inventions The smell of freshly smelted metal lingers in the air as the latest contraption of the great Archimedes is pulled up and set in its place. Checking his designs and equations one last time‚ Archimedes gives the ready for his latest invention‚ preparing to make history once again. Inventors‚ scientists and early mathematicians were prevalent and powerful in ancient Greek times‚ and their contributions were so important and groundbreaking‚ that some of the things
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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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Josh Vines Paris High School 4th Period 10-8-09 Ancient Greek Religion Ancient Greek religion was one of the most unique religions of its time period. Its many gods and stories behind them are famous and have been passed down for centuries. The beliefs‚ practices‚ and history of religion in the world of Ancient Greece make this religion unlike any other ever established in any part of the world. In ancient Greek religion‚ there were twelve Olympians‚ or principal gods‚ that
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of the Ancient World. As a result of that‚ they had numerous accomplishments. However‚ what were said accomplishments? Ancient Greece made significant achievements in the area of Philosophy‚ Mathematics‚ Science‚ Art‚ and Architecture. So‚ throughout this essay I will further elaborate on the nature of these accomplishments and how these accomplishments impact our society even today! One of the main things the Greeks were known for was their Philosophy‚ they were the first of the Ancient Civilizations
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the foundations of society and government during these eras. The reemergence of Greek Civilization between 100-750 B.C.E. introduced the writings of Homer. Influenced by Near Eastern mythology and fables that embedded teachings used to educate the masses on social behaviors and morality‚ Homer expressed the Greek social value of arête (excellence) through his oral lyricism (a vital characteristic that bonded Greek cultural traditions). His epic tales of the Iliad and the Odyssey encompass the cultural
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Ancient Greek History Why should one study the Ancient Greeks? There exist almost countless contributions that Greek culture has made to western society in the areas of art‚ literature‚ philosophy‚ drama‚ architecture and politics. Lasting visions of thought and inspiring intellect helped shaped today’s western culture with notions of democracy and personal freedoms. Greek scientists made revolutionary discoveries in medicine‚ mathematics‚ physics‚ and astronomy. It was the Greeks who‚ through
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Julia Buckley December 18‚ 2012 Social Studies DBQ 1: Ancient Greeks Contributions Throughout time‚ humans have been changing and developing constantly. This change is often brought about by the desire for knowledge or new knowledge being discovered. However‚ it is not just knowledge that changes. Many other things such as culture‚ science‚ math‚ architecture‚ government‚ and art change as a result. Early civilizations have influenced and have had lasting
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had as its goals the attainment of character‚ taste‚ and‚ above all‚ sophrosyne‚ or patience‚ moderation‚ and good behavior in word‚ thought‚ and daily actions. In Athens‚ education was largely a private matter. There were‚ of course‚ exceptions. For example‚ certain large gymnasiums were built and maintained for public use. Not much is known about Greek education other than the subjects taught. We do know that only boys were generally educated‚ not girls‚ and that the sons of wealthy Athenians
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The Greek population was increasing and with that new ideas emerged. These ideas developed into new styles used by Greek artists as Greece moves into the Classical period. The classical period was at the height of Greek strength and artists began to touch on any topic‚ be it historical‚ mythological or religious. The Greeks began to feel positive after they defeated Persians who tried to invade and this led to a
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Religion and 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
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