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Greece - History
What's to say about Greek history? The vibrant societies of ancient Greece have had a profound impact on the modern world. Thousands of people study Greek history all over the world, while there's a big talk about the Greek words used internationally and the impact of the Greek language on the rest.
This section of www.touristorama.com is an introduction to the history of Greece, tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual and creative achievements from the ancient years till the modern era.
Aristophanes: The man of the lampoon and the ancient comedy
Aristophanes is considered the greatest writer of Greek comedy. 11 of his plays have been survived and show the highly political nature of Aristofanes art, with comic invention and characterization to current events, as of the Peloponnesian War.
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Greece - History Famous Greek Personalities
Change of the Presidential Guard
The Change of the Presidential Guard takes place every Sunday morning in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which can be seen in front of the Greek Parliament across Syntagma Square. It is a ceremonial practice rich in folklore features like traditional costumes, music played by the band and army rituals which is worth watching.
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City Travel in Greece Sights of Interest in Greece Greece Greece - History
Greek Pantheon
The Greek Pantheon is the Dodekatheon, meaning the Twelve Gods that comprise the principal deities worshipped by Greeks. The Gods are also referred to as the Olympians because they used to live on the top of Mount Olympus in Thessaly.
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Greece Greece - History Greek Mythology
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