Humanity as in Ancient Greece Over a period of more than five centuries, the ancient Greeks created literature and philosophies of such brilliance that it has rarely been equaled and never surpassed. In poetry, tragedy, comedy, and history, Greek writers created masterpieces that have inspired, influenced, and challenged readers to the present day. The Greek civilization emphasized the questioning of human existence and the human condition, as well as the path to wisdom. They valued …showed first 75 words of 652 total…

…showed last 75 words of 652 total…of creative energy, which gave birth to a vibrant, creative and lasting civilization. The time of ancient Greece was a period of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a legacy with unparalleled influence on Western civilization. The characteristics they valued most about humankind were characterized in their literature. It is not far from the truth to say that the Greeks already once debated almost all ideas and philosophies of the modern Western civilization.