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Famous Greek Personalities
There are many renowned Greek personalities acknowledged for their works on an international level. Some lived in Ancient Greece and left behind exceptional pieces of work as heritage. Others marveled in their domains later on and are still admired by everybody.
Touristorama presents the life and work of famous Greek personalities: poets, scientists, writers, philosophers, singers, doctors, historians and many more. You've probably heard of them, as their fame meets no boundaries, but it will definitely be interesting to learn more details about them. For the old to remember, and the young to learn...
Phidias: The greatest Greek sculptor
Ancient writers regarded the Athenian artist Pheidias as the greatest sculptor of Greece. Phidias was born in 490 B.C. in Athens, son of Charmides, probably rich enough to let him to pursue his art. His genius encompassed not only sculpture but also painting, engraving, and metalworking.
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Homer: The Epic Poet
According to tradition, Homer was the earliest and greatest Greek poet. Two epic poems were attributed to him: the Iliad and the Odyssey, which present certain events of the mythical Trojan War and the struggle of the hero Odysseus to return home.
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Hippocrates, the Physician
Hippocrates is usually considered to be the founder of scientific medical practice and frequently referred to as the “father of Western medicine” and founder of the “Hippocratic oath”. Hippokrates was born on Kos Island, into a family of priests, claiming to be descendants of Asclepius.
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