The “classical” Greek culture is the result of plentiful and different historical influences.
Man is the measure of all things
The Greek philosophers were concerned to explain the nature of things and also tried to explain human own nature.
Greeks and Romans did not have a prophet who will dictate their dogmas
The Greek and Roman religions have no prophets, no dogmatic books, and have no hierarchy priestly class.
Apollonian and Dionysian
Apollonian” is self-controlled person. In contrast, “dionysian” is an impulsive person.
The first text of political thought is also provided to us by Herodotus
The ancient Greeks theorized about the various political systems: monarchy, democracy, tyranny
The most beautiful poem in ancient literature
For many connoisseurs and lovers of Latin literature, Virgil is the first poet due to his epic poem the “Aeneid”. The second poet would be the lyrical Horace.
“Know thyself ( Know yourself)”, γνῶθι σεαυτόν (gnóthi seautón), Nosce te ipsum, Conócete a ti mismo, Connais-toi toi-même, Conosci te stesso, Erkenne dich selbst.
This ancient Greek phrase, “know yourself” is the simplest invitation to reflect on oneself