There are many aspects of the Greek and Roman civilizations that I see influencing our culture today. One important event of ancient Greece was the Olympics, which has contributed to our modern day sports. Ancient Greek mythology has also influenced our literature. In addition to that, I see aspects from government that can be traced back to ancient Greece. Ancient Rome influenced laws which are very important in our society. Ancient Rome also had a large influence on our infrastructure.
The Olympics were very important in ancient Greece (128). Every four years, rival city-states entered into a formal armistice, setting aside political intrigue, legal disputes and weapons of war to send their best athletes to the Olympic Games. Even though the original tradition of the Olympics died out in the 5th century, the ideal of a sports competition that would bring nations together inspired the revival of the Olympic Games. Over two hundred countries participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics. I …show more content…
This religion of the ancient Greeks is no longer the established faith of the Aegean peninsula, but references to the legends of its gods and heroes continue to spread through our culture. "Pandora's box" and "harpy" are two common expressions among the many modern-day references to ancient Greek mythology. Its influence can also be detected in a different way; for example, many modern comic book superheroes bear the stamp of Greek myth. Many novels contain references to Greek mythology, too.
I believe that one of the greatest contributions of ancient Greece to modern culture is democracy (120). Translating to "people power" in Greek, this democratic tradition in city-states such as Athens represented the ideals of personal freedom, legal equality, and governance by the people. These principles have been influential around the world, shaping political institutions, revolutionary movements and even the spirit of society
The Olympics were very important in ancient Greece (128). Every four years, rival city-states entered into a formal armistice, setting aside political intrigue, legal disputes and weapons of war to send their best athletes to the Olympic Games. Even though the original tradition of the Olympics died out in the 5th century, the ideal of a sports competition that would bring nations together inspired the revival of the Olympic Games. Over two hundred countries participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics. I …show more content…
This religion of the ancient Greeks is no longer the established faith of the Aegean peninsula, but references to the legends of its gods and heroes continue to spread through our culture. "Pandora's box" and "harpy" are two common expressions among the many modern-day references to ancient Greek mythology. Its influence can also be detected in a different way; for example, many modern comic book superheroes bear the stamp of Greek myth. Many novels contain references to Greek mythology, too.
I believe that one of the greatest contributions of ancient Greece to modern culture is democracy (120). Translating to "people power" in Greek, this democratic tradition in city-states such as Athens represented the ideals of personal freedom, legal equality, and governance by the people. These principles have been influential around the world, shaping political institutions, revolutionary movements and even the spirit of society