Greek culture

Definition

Greek culture refers to the customs, traditions, and achievements of the ancient Greeks. It encompasses their art, architecture, philosophy, literature, and political systems.

Related terms

Hellenistic period: The Hellenistic period refers to the time after Alexander the Great's conquests when Greek culture spread throughout his empire.

Classical Greece: Classical Greece refers specifically to the period from around 480 BCE to 323 BCE when Athens was at its height and produced many great works of art and literature.

Olympic Games: The Olympic Games were an important part of Greek culture where athletes from different city-states competed in various sports events.