PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION BETWEEN 800 AND 300 B.C

Philosophy of Religion between 800 and 300 B.C



Philosophy of Religion Between 800 and 300 B.C

Greek population began to unfurl by the year 6000 BC. This immense concentration of people was due to Siberian tribes searching for new farming land in central Asia. By the year 1000 BC? Greek religion began emerge after numerous waves of migration. By the year 500 BC this Greek religion had reached a point of classical perfection which would? in turn? influence many other societies throughout history. Some anthropologists may say that Greek religion and art represent the "true" beginnings of Western civilization.

Throughout history? Greek civilization and religion have evolved? as does any other religion. But Greek civilization can be divided into three? definite and unique periods. Beginning with the Minoan Period? this lasted from 3000 BC to 1150 BC. The Minoan people were of non-Greek descent that inhabited the island of Crete. These people produced a highly sophisticated society which was influenced by the Egyptians and Phoenicians.

The next period of Greek development is dubbed the Mycenaean Period; this lasted from 1650 BC to 1000 BC. Due to the prowess that these people attained? the Minoan society was soon over taken. The Mycenaean people established large cites throughout ancient Greece? one of which was the city of Athens. Athens today is still one of the larger cities in Greece. The history of the Mycenaean people is rather vague. Some believe that these people were more involved with myths and legends? rather than those spoke of by the poet Homer. It is during this period that the Trojan wars occurred (1200 BC). It is believed that the Mycenaean people attacked the people of Troy because of commercial reasons.

The third period of Greek civilization is known as the Doric Period. This period lasted from 1000 BC to 800 BC. During this short span of time? the Dorian speaking Greeks destroyed the Mycenaean people and civilization. In doing this? the Doric people absorbed the art and religion of the destroyed Mycenaean's. During the latter part of 800 BC the style of art began to evolve. This change went from geometric? abstract art? to the use of human figures as art sculptures. It is these human figures that we see most of today. This change can be accredited to the Doric people.

As time progressed and people began adopting a more sophisticated way of life? art also began to become more definite in meaning. By 500 BC? Greek art and religion had obtained a "high point". Prior to 500 BC? Greek cities were ruled by monarchies. In 510 BC? the people of Athens overthrew the monarch and declared a popular democracy. The city of Athens became the most influential city on the Greek mainland? despite its competitions with Sparta. In spite of Athens' powerhouse antics? art and philosophy took an extreme incline toward the better. This time of prosperity is dubbed the Classical Period? which lasted from 500 BC to 300 ...