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Ancient literature survived in various ways. The wealthy had libraries, some, or parts of some, were saved during the dark ages. Many manuscripts were preserved in Egypt due to its dry climate, but the most important factor in the preserving of ancient writings were the Christian monks. They recopied them for the purpose of study and comparison.
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Where is ancient Greek from?
erm... Ancient Greek is from Ancient Greece :P
Approximately what dates did the ancient greek civilisation begin and end?
The Mycenaean civilization, which produced the oldest texts known to have been written in Greek, began around 1600 B.C. Classical Greek civilization ended when the Rome conquered Greece in 2nd century B.C.
What is the meaning of the bee in ancient greek?
Meaning of the bee in ancient greek
What were ancient Greek pitchfork used for?
Pitching ancient Greek hay.
Did ancient Greek made buckets?
Ancient greek make many buckets, ancient greek like Larry Bird. Ancient greek make so many bucket, now in hall of fame.
What does Classical culture refer to?
Ancient Greek and Roman cultures and texts
Who was one of the Renaissance scholars and writers who devoted themselves to the study of the subjects taught in ancient Greek and Roman schools?
The scholars who devoted themselves to the study of ancient Roman texts in Latin and ancient Greek texts were the humanists. The father of humanism was Petrarch who advocated the study of Latin literature and rhetoric. He lived in the 14th century, before the beginning of the Renaissance. Originally the humanists only studied Roman texts as no one could read Greek and knowledge of Greek works had been lost. The learning of ancient Greek and ancient Greek texts followed the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Many Greek scholars went to Italy, taught Greek and the study of Greek texts. The main effect of this was the revival of ancient Greek philosophy.
How does greek mythology survive?
It's passed down by retelling and reinventing the stories of ancient Greek religion.
What language did greek gods speak?
The ancient Greek gods were believed to speak Greek, the language of the people who worshipped them. This is because Greek mythology and religious texts, such as the Homeric epics, were written in Greek.
Who preserved the Ancient Greek literary classics?
Ancient Greek literary classics were mainly preserved by scholars and scribes during the Middle Ages in monasteries and libraries. One notable figure who contributed to this preservation was the Byzantine scholar Manuel Moschopulus, who copied and transcribed many ancient Greek texts.
Were the ancient Latin and Greek texts translated during the medieval period?
Most of the ancient Latin and Greek texts were not available in Europe during the middle ages. They were translated into Arabic and were available in the Muslim world. The Crusaders brought some of them back to Europe but most were "re-discovered" and translated into European languages as the Renaissance began.
Is there a journal entry for Apollo the greek god?
There is no physical journal entry written by Apollo, as he is a mythological figure from Greek mythology. However, in ancient texts and poems, Apollo's deeds, characteristics, and interactions with other gods and mortals are documented. These texts provide insight into Apollo's role as the god of music, healing, light, and prophecy in Greek mythology.
How did the Crusades help cause the beginning of the Renaissance?
They brought back ancient Roman and Greek texts and the Renaissance is the rebirth of these classical, philisophical ideas.
What does the Rosetta stone reveal about ancient Egypt?
It revealed how Egyptian hieroglyphs could be read. The stone contained three texts, one of them in Greek. It was French scientist Jean-François Champollion who came up with the idea that the texts must be identical and who managed to match the hieroglyphs to the Greek text.
Who wrote Charybdis's whirlpool?
In Greek mythology, the whirlpool Charybdis was created by Zeus as a punishment for her stealing Hercules' cattle. The story of Charybdis can be found in various ancient texts, including Homer's "Odyssey" and Hesiod's "Theogony."
What has the author O Neugebauer written?
O. Neugebauer has written: '\\' -- subject- s -: Astronomy, Assyro-Babylonian, Lunar theory 'History of Ancient Mathematical Astronomy' -- subject- s -: Ancient Astronomy, Astronomy, Astronomy, Ancient, History, Mathematics 'Mathematical cuneiform texts' -- subject- s -: Texts, Akkadian language 'The exact sciences in antiquity' -- subject- s -: Ancient Astronomy, Ancient Mathematics, Astronomy, Ancient, Mathematics, Ancient 'Greek horoscopes' -- subject- s -: Astrology, Greek, Greek Astrology, Horoscopes
Who gave gifts such as kites paper eyeglasses fireworks and yoyos?
Ancient Greek
