Two of the oldest known civilizations in history are that of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Ancient Egyptian civilization is thought to have commenced around 3150 BC and persisted until the end of the Pharaoh rule in 31 BC. The ancient Greek civilization is assumed to have existed from 1100 BC till about 146 BC. The variances between them are plenty but there are several resemblances existing between these two civilizations in culture, religion, architecture, and other life foundations.
The first instance of similarity would be in the social hierarchy. Both civilizations had an upper and lower class. The upper-class consisted of landowners who procured peasants and slaves from the lower class for labor purposes. Religious priests were …show more content…
In book II of The Histories, historian Herodotus makes reference and comparison between Egyptian and Greek divinities. He mentioned that the Greeks took the name Heracles (or Hercules) from the Egyptian name Heracleion, which gives light to the idea that he thought ancient Greek mythology derived from ancient Egyptian mythology. I think it is important to look at some of the deities he compares, in doing so we can start to see the way in which the different cultures myths relate. Herodotus refers to Amun-Ra as Zeus, both Amun and Zeus are considered the king of the gods and fathered many gods. Pharaohs are thought to be sons of Amun, akin to the heroes in ancient Greek text, who are the demi-god descendants of Zeus, although they did not rule they were heroes and leaders in war (i.e. …show more content…
While free-standing figures shared the sturdiness and frontal stance characteristic of Eastern models however, their forms and expressions were often livelier than those of Egyptian sculpture: an example the Lady of Auxerre. Art in ancient Greece is also very significant and appears in many historic places. Pottery was used for many different purposes: including emulation of the various Gods and Goddesses and often employed many different colors to honor the deities. Monumental sculptures were a very significant facet of Ancient Greek art, various large sculptures made of marble, stone, and metal were erected during this era. Like Egyptian statues, they were used in temples and sanctuaries or as grave markers. Corresponding to Egypt, ancient Greek statuary were also done in vivid colors, although many centuries later they now appear as pure unadorned marble or stone figures.
In conclusion, we find that the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece had several similarities; they both paid a lot of consideration to having harmony in their residential quarters, believed in the afterlife, and have iconic symbols that are still used in the modern day world. Other similarities existed in the art, architecture, religion, and the political and social spheres of the two civilizations as discussed herein. They have continued to be a source of education, inspiration,
The first instance of similarity would be in the social hierarchy. Both civilizations had an upper and lower class. The upper-class consisted of landowners who procured peasants and slaves from the lower class for labor purposes. Religious priests were …show more content…
In book II of The Histories, historian Herodotus makes reference and comparison between Egyptian and Greek divinities. He mentioned that the Greeks took the name Heracles (or Hercules) from the Egyptian name Heracleion, which gives light to the idea that he thought ancient Greek mythology derived from ancient Egyptian mythology. I think it is important to look at some of the deities he compares, in doing so we can start to see the way in which the different cultures myths relate. Herodotus refers to Amun-Ra as Zeus, both Amun and Zeus are considered the king of the gods and fathered many gods. Pharaohs are thought to be sons of Amun, akin to the heroes in ancient Greek text, who are the demi-god descendants of Zeus, although they did not rule they were heroes and leaders in war (i.e. …show more content…
While free-standing figures shared the sturdiness and frontal stance characteristic of Eastern models however, their forms and expressions were often livelier than those of Egyptian sculpture: an example the Lady of Auxerre. Art in ancient Greece is also very significant and appears in many historic places. Pottery was used for many different purposes: including emulation of the various Gods and Goddesses and often employed many different colors to honor the deities. Monumental sculptures were a very significant facet of Ancient Greek art, various large sculptures made of marble, stone, and metal were erected during this era. Like Egyptian statues, they were used in temples and sanctuaries or as grave markers. Corresponding to Egypt, ancient Greek statuary were also done in vivid colors, although many centuries later they now appear as pure unadorned marble or stone figures.
In conclusion, we find that the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece had several similarities; they both paid a lot of consideration to having harmony in their residential quarters, believed in the afterlife, and have iconic symbols that are still used in the modern day world. Other similarities existed in the art, architecture, religion, and the political and social spheres of the two civilizations as discussed herein. They have continued to be a source of education, inspiration,