VALUES OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS

Fundamental Values of the Ancient Greeks

Fundamental Values of the Ancient Greeks

Introduction

The Greeks like many other ancient societies had some common values that are maintained in every society: the family-house, the religion, the worship of many deities, and of course worship of a god or hero who create the city and is regarded as the protector of the homeland. Religion governs every aspect of life of the ancient Greeks and the most important values were religious, including many gods: Celestial, chthonic, Heroes. The celestial deities were the 12 Olympians, representing aspects of daily life (Belozerskaya & Lapatin, 2004). ...