Ancient Greece is a civilization of Antiquity of peoples of Greek language and culture developed in Greece and in the western part of Asia Minor, then, following several phases of expansion, in other regions of the Mediterranean basin (Cyprus, Sicily, southern Italy, Egypt, Cyrenaica) and the Middle East (Syria, Palestine), constituting points of establishment as far as Spain and France to the west and Afghanistan (Bactria) to ballast.
This civilization of Greek culture developed during the last part of the “dark centuries” (c. 1200-800 BC), from the rubble of the Mycenaean civilization, and took shape in particular during the archaic era. (c. 800-480 BC), and fully developed during the Classical period (480-323 BC) and the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC). VS.). The Roman conquest (between 220 and 31 BC) marks the end of Greek political independence, but ancient Greek culture retained real dynamism under Roman domination, gradually evolving towards Byzantine civilization from the 4th century onwards. century.
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ToggleFestivals of Ancient, Mycenaean and Hellenistic Greece
Holidays of the month
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29July 29, 2024 |
30July 30, 2024●(1 event) NoumeniaJuly 30, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Noumenia, the New Moon marking a new month. The Noumenia is the second day of a three-day family festival held every lunar month – the Deipnon of Hekate, then the Noumenia, followed by the Agathos Daimon. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #noumenia |
31July 31, 2024●(1 event) Herakleia – On this day, the Greeks celebrated Herakleia. A celebration of the death of Heracles by athletes in the Kynosarges gymnasium, famous for the fact that it was the only one in Athens open to non-citizens. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Herakles #Athens #Greece #July 31 | 1August 1, 2024 | 2August 2, 2024 | 3August 3, 2024 | 4August 4, 2024 |
5August 5, 2024 | 6August 6, 2024 | 7August 7, 2024 | 8August 8, 2024 | 9August 9, 2024 | 10August 10, 2024 | 11August 11, 2024 |
12August 12, 2024 |
13August 13, 2024●●(2 events) EleusiniaAugust 13, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Eleusinia. It was a festival of thanksgiving to honor Demeter. It consisted of a procession, games and sacrifices. The prizes for the winners of the games were a large amount of cereal. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 13 #Greece #Eleusinia #Demeter Libation to HermesAugust 13, 2024 On this day, the ancient Greeks performed a libation at Hermes. A very important god in the Hellenic religion, and Herault of the supreme god Zeus, Hermes has always been prayed for in travel, diplomacy, athletics and certain sciences. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 13 #Greece #Thermes |
14August 14, 2024●(1 event) KourotrophosAugust 14, 2024 On this day, the Greeks honored Kourotrophos (education), as well as Hekate and Artemis, protector of women and children. Few sources exist on this rite, taking place several times a year, and often preliminary to rites towards other gods. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 14 #Kourotrophos #Hekate #Artemis | 15August 15, 2024 | 16August 16, 2024 | 17August 17, 2024 |
18August 18, 2024●(1 event) Hera TelkhiniaAugust 18, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Hera Telkhinia. There are few sources on this festival, which probably originated in Thelkhis in Crete, then very influential in Greece. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 18 #Grece #Crete #Telkhis #Hera |
19August 19, 2024 | 20August 20, 2024 | 21August 21, 2024 | 22August 22, 2024 |
23August 23, 2024●(1 event) Zeus EpoptesAugust 23, 2024 On this day, the Greeks of Erchia made an important sacrifice to Zeus Epoptes (the observer). The sources concerning the rituals are so far confused. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 23 #Zeus #Erchia | 24August 24, 2024 | 25August 25, 2024 |
26August 26, 2024 | 27August 27, 2024 | 28August 28, 2024 |
29August 29, 2024●(1 event) NoumeniaAugust 29, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Noumenia, the New Moon marking a new month. The Noumenia is the second day of a three-day family festival held every lunar month – the Deipnon of Hekate, then the Noumenia, followed by the Agathos Daimon. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #noumenia |
30August 30, 2024●(1 event) NiketeriaAugust 30, 2024 On this day, Athenians celebrated Niketeria in honor of Nike, represented as the winged victory, who was honored as a companion, or aspect, of Athena. The day commemorates Athena's victory over Poseidon to become mistress of the city. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 30 #Niketeria #Nike #Athena | 31August 31, 2024 |
1September 1, 2024●(1 event) Basil KodrosSeptember 1, 2024 On this day, the Athenians celebrated Basil (associated with King Kodros) at the Attic demos Erchia. Kodros lost his kingdom at Pylos to the Dorians and then came to Athens, killed King Xanthos and then became king of Athens. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September 1 #Greece #kodros #athens |
Cultural areas in ancient Greece
Ancient Greece is a civilization of Antiquity of peoples of Greek language and culture developed in Greece and in the western part of Asia Minor, then, following several phases of expansion, in other regions of the Mediterranean basin (Cyprus, Sicily, southern Italy, Egypt, Cyrenaica) and the Middle East (Syria, Palestine), constituting points of establishment as far as Spain and France to the west and Afghanistan (Bactria) to ballast.
This civilization of Greek culture developed during the last part of the “dark centuries” (1200-800 BCE), from the rubble of the Mycenaean civilization, and took shape in particular during the archaic era (800-480 BCE), and fully developed during the Classical period (480-323 BCE) and the Hellenistic period (323-31 BCE). The Roman conquest (between 220 and 31 BCE) marks the end of Greek political independence, but ancient Greek culture retained real dynamism under Roman domination, gradually evolving towards Byzantine civilization from the 4th century onwards.
Ancient Greek civilization exercised considerable influence in the ancient world, particularly after the conquests of Alexander the Great and during the Hellenistic era when it dominated and influenced the civilizations of the Middle East, where significant centers of Greek culture (Alexandria, Antioch). In the Mediterranean basin, Greek culture played a decisive role, through the influence it exerted on the civilization of ancient Rome, where Greek became the language of knowledge used by the elites, to the point that we speak regularly of “Greco-Roman” culture. It is through this means that many political and cultural productions of the ancient Greek world had a major role in the development of Western civilization.
The Greek world therefore remained very dynamic culturally under Roman domination, and the cities remained the fundamental framework of political and social life. During Late Antiquity (c. 250-700) the Eastern Roman world, of Greek culture, gradually took on its autonomy around Constantinople, which became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire (or Byzantine Empire) and the new pole culture of the Greek world. Christianization, which led to the disappearance of the Greek polytheistic religion, and the progressive disintegration of the institutions of ancient Greek cities, at the same time, marked the end of ancient Greek civilization.
Greek cultural influence was also exerted on the intellectual life of the medieval Arab-Muslim world, and especially in the West where its status as a reference was confirmed on numerous occasions subsequently, several of the aspects of ancient Greek culture having served as sources of inspiration. Often idealized, it is commonly invested with the status of founding culture for the Western world. The archaeological rediscoveries made on Greek soil since the 19th century and new perspectives on ancient Greek texts transmitted to the modern era have made it possible to deepen and renew the knowledge and understanding of this civilization.