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