greek influences

"When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and some of their inventions will surprise modern readers. The list includes the lighthouse, the alarm clock, the shower, and trial by jury. This . . . volume will introduce readers to all this and more as they explore the myriad accomplishments of ancient Greece"--.

"Every four years, the world celebrates one of the . . . contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this . . . civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the influence of Greek mythology on everyday words, buildings, movies, and more.

This book introduces readers to Greek mythology, presents legendary characters and stories, and shows how Greek myths have influenced our culture. Readers are engaged with historical content while sharpening their skills at analyzing images and identifying evidence.

"The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors, far outlasting classical Greece itself. In Egypt, the Olympian gods claimed to have given birth to pharaohs; in Rome, they led respectable citizens into orgiastic rituals of drink and sex. Under Christianity and Islam they survived as demons, allegories, and planets; and in the Renaissance, they triumphantly emerged as ambassadors of a new, secular belief in humanity. Their geographic range, too, has been little short of astounding: in their exile, the gods of Olympus have traveled east to the walls of cave temples in China, and west to colonize the Americas. They snuck into Italian cathedrals, haunted Nietzsche, and visited Borges in his restless dreams. In a lively, original history, Barbara Graziosi offers the first account to trace the wanderings of these protean deities through the millennia. Drawing on a wide range of literary and archaeological sources, The Gods of Olympus opens a new window on the ancient world and its lasting influence"--.

Explores the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks worshiped.

Traces the course of ancient Greek history from the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations of the Bronze Age through the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.

The first epsiode looks at domestic life, living standards, and the role of women in ancient Greek society. The second episode recreates a typical school day in ancient Greece. Also explores Greek contributions to language and science.

The first episode introduces the Greek gods and legends and explores the significance of ancient Greek culture today. The second episode shows how archaeology helps us learn about the past and illustrates ancient Greek contributions to our culture.

Actor Liam Neeson hosts an exploration of the history of ancient Greek civilization as seen through the lives of its heroes, with reconstructions and re-creations of significant locations and events.