Cursive writing was invented by the Phoenicians in the 9th Century BCE and spread to the Greek world in the 700s BCE. Earlier forms of writing were used for inscriptions.
So until this easy-reading script was available, communication was mostly oral. This was done by travelling bards who made up versions of the old stories about heroes and gods, and travelled around the countryside earning a living by singing the stories of the past.
With the availability of cursive writing, these stories were written down and circulated. The best known of the written versions, which survives today, was done by 'Homer, the blind poet of Chios' in about 700 BCE. Before this it was all oral.
In a pre-TV era, they provided entertainment - when a strolling bard arrived in a district, people would turn out for entertainment.
Hellenic mythology is the collection of stories about the Gods and Heroes that were passed down orally, and later written down. It is not the same as the Hellenic religion though, read these questions for more info:Is_Greek_mythology_an_ancient_religionIs_Greek_mythology_part_of_ancient_Greek_religionWhy_is_Ancient_Greek_religion_considered_mythologyIs ancient Greek religion deadWhat_Religions_Relate_to_Greek_Mythology
Chariots were important in many cultures throughout history. In Greek culture chariots were significant particularly in racing, but were also used for ceremonies and general transportation.
he started the Hellenistic period,spread greek culture & created alexandria
As Alexander was a world conquer and was never defeated in battle. He spread Hellenstic culture, the Greek culture.
Humanism.
Greek literature is important because it laid the foundations of the western civilization today. Epics like Illiad (4th most important book in the history of mankind, Oral epic passed down for 400 years orally until it was finally written) and Odyssey (Defines Greek religion and culture).
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he was a hero thats why he was important to them
The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.The most important legacy of Alexander the Great was the spreading of the Greek or Hellenistic culture throughout all the places he conquered.
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One major component that made up Ancient Greek culture was slavery. The Greeks were also deeply religious people with many gods and goddesses whom they worshiped.
She was important because she made foods for the Greeks. She was the goddess of the harvest.
He is the ruler of the underworld, He is VERY important. If you want a better answer go to Wikipedia.com
The Greek world comprised over 2,000 independent city-states. There was no Greek Empire.
Hellenic mythology is the collection of stories about the Gods and Heroes that were passed down orally, and later written down. It is not the same as the Hellenic religion though, read these questions for more info:Is_Greek_mythology_an_ancient_religionIs_Greek_mythology_part_of_ancient_Greek_religionWhy_is_Ancient_Greek_religion_considered_mythologyIs ancient Greek religion deadWhat_Religions_Relate_to_Greek_Mythology
The predominant culture in modern Greece is the Greek culture. It has strong influences from Western European secularism, the Mediterranean lifestyle, Ancient Greek culture and history, and Greek Orthodox Christianity. There are minority groups in Greece, like Albanians, Bulgarians, and Romanians, but they are not terribly important in the national culture because ethnic Greeks are over 90% of the national population.