different ways ancient greek philosophy and culture influenced western society
Ancient Greek culture started the Western Civilization about 4000 years ago. In many diffrent areas Ancient Greek helped the Western develop. There are some things we still have in our daily lives today. Some ways it effected the Western Civilization were Architecture, Art, sciences, philosophy, Olympic games, and Democracy.
In science, the Greek have influenced the Western civilization in several different ways. As such things to medicine to astronomy. There are many different scientists such as Pythagoras, Democritus, Euclid, and Archimedes of Syracuse. They all contributed to science in many different and unique ways.
The Olympic Games were dedicated to the Olympian Gods. The Olympic Games included pentathlon, running, jumping, discus throw, wrestling, boxing, pankration and equestrian events. All males were allowed to participate... Married women could not participate or watch, only unmarried women could attend. The Olympian that won the games was rewarded directly after that game was over.
Art was a big influence on many cultures in ancient times. The main categories were sculpture, pottery, coin design and architecture. The Greeks used many different materials on their art work. They made coins, the trophy won at games, bowls, jugs, cup, and painted funeral urns.