Western tradition is humanism

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From a worldview perspective, among the most important principles developed by ancient Greeks and passed on into Western Tradition is humanism. Moreover, this principle was embodied in two fundamental values: the heroic ideal and arête. Explain what these concepts mean and how they made ancient Greek culture unique within at least their region of the world and perhaps among all ancient cultures of the world at that time. Then show how we see these values illustrated in the following aspects of Greek history and culture (CHOOSE 5 TO WRITE ABOUT): .

Homer’s epic poems

Hesiod’s writings

Sappho’s poetry

Art: sculpture, architecture, pottery

Idea of the polis and citizenship

Intellectual life: philosophy and theater

Sports: the Olympics

Polytheistic temple religion (the pantheon and the rituals)

Relationship between city-states

Persian Wars

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