The Olympic Games originated long ago in ancient Greece. Exactly when the Games were first held and what circumstances led to their creation is uncertain. We do know‚ however‚ that the Games were a direct outgrowth of the values and beliefs of Greek society. The Greeks idealized physical fitness and mental discipline‚ and they believed that excellence in those areas honored Zeus‚ the greatest of all their gods. For the first 13 Olympic Games‚ the only event was the one-stade run. But over the years
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Why I Would Love To Visit Greece I am a person that loves to travel around the world‚ and I am a passionate lover of world history. These two reasons are what drive me to save money and embark in travels that amaze me‚ and give me the opportunity to experience the beauty of Earth. Also‚ since playing a video game called “God of War” I have been enamored by the world of mythology. Summing these reasons‚ there is a place that has the qualities of great history‚ beautiful geography‚ an amazing
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During the Greek Golden Age‚ art and philosophy expressed hellenic "weltanschauung"‚ their unique outlook on the world and way of life. Through the works of artists‚ playwrights‚ and philosophers‚ one can see both sides of the conflicted systems of the world‚ such as; good vs. evil‚ order vs. chaos‚ stability vs. flux‚ relativism vs. absolutism and balance and harmony. The Greeks were materialists. They adopted the philosophical doctrine which says that physical matter is the only reality in the
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The Olympic Athlete I always have respected Olympic athletes‚ for they spend all their time training. Victorious athletes were professionals in the sense that they lived off the glory of their achievement ever afterwards. Their hometowns might reward them with: free meals for the rest of their lives‚ honorary appointments‚ or leadership positions in the community. The victors were memorialized in statues and also in victory songs‚ and commissioned from famous poets. Today‚ the Olympic Games are
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Ancient Greece Greece The Greek peninsula has been culturally linked with the Aegean Islands‚ and the west coast of Asia Minor since the Neolithic Age. The numerous natural harbors and close-lying islands lead to a unified‚ maritime civilization. However cultural unity did not produce political unity. Mountain ranges and deep valleys separated the peninsula into small economic and political units. Constant feuding between cities and surrounding empires for political power made Greece the sight
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POLITICS‚ ECONOMY AND BUSINESS IN GREECE POLITICAL STRUCTURE Greece is fundamentally a Parliamentary state with President as the Head of state. The president is elected by the parliament for a period of 5 years. Powers of President mostly include ceremonious duties like declaration on war‚ signing peace treaties etc. The members of parliament are elected through general elections held every four years or earlier if the previous parliament is dissolved. Prime Minister (PM)‚ head of government
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The Age of Greece Painting is silent poetry‚ and poetry is painting that speaks. – Plutarch. It would be remiss to discuss any genre of visual art and not give credit to the influence that the ancient Greeks‚ especially during the Golden Age‚ have had on the arts. The Greek’s Golden Age was a time of peace and cultural prosperity‚ and it was the time that most of Greece’s contributions to Western civilization came. Their influence can be seen in any sculpture or painting especially those that
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Ancient Greece Greece today is very different from what it was centuries ago. The beliefs are the same and the Gods who once ruled still live among in myths and tales told from generation to generation. Ancient Greece made many influential contributions to western civilization such as in the areas of philosophy‚ art‚ architecture‚ math and science. All of the achievements that ancient Greece has made was done simultaneously while fighting two wars‚ the Peloponnesian war and the Persian war. Greek
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Santorini‚ Greece Santorini is located in the Aegean Sea and is Greece’s largest volcanic Cyclades Island. Essentially the remnants of a massive volcanic eruption and outbreak of earthquakes‚ Santorini is the world’s only inhabited caldera. Since then‚ now crescent shaped‚ Santorini has been a major contender in the tourism industry by drawing hundreds of new travelers to visit each year. Voted "Best Island" for 2011 by Travel and Leisure Magazine‚ Santorini is best known for its pristine
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Gianna Simonetti December 2‚ 2012 Ms. Foiles At its height‚ Greece set ongoing values in arts and architecture‚ literature‚ politics‚ philosophy‚ and sports that are still prominent today. Greece’s golden age lasted from 461-429 B.C. Democratic philosophies and classical culture thrived during Greece’s golden age. The Greeks were known for their masterpieces sculptures and in architecture. The Greek arts and architecture was glorious. Pericles encouraged the advancements in art and even bought
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