Knowra Hellenism (ancient Greek culture) Hellenism (ancient Greek culture) Hellenism is the culture, language, art, and ideas of the ancient Greeks. The term often emphasizes their spread beyond Greece through conquest, settlement, and exchange.
Hellenistic period : The era from Alexander the Great’s death in 323 BCE to the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BCE. This period saw Greek culture spread widely and interact with local traditions.
Ancient Greek : The language spoken and written in ancient Greece, with regional dialects and a long literary history. Its dialects and later common form linked Greek communities across distance.
Ancient Greece : The civilization of Greek-speaking peoples in the Aegean and surrounding regions from antiquity through the Hellenistic era. Hellenism grew from the varied communities and traditions of ancient Greece.
Persian culture : The traditions, languages, arts, and institutions of the peoples and empires of ancient Persia. Greek-Persian encounters involved distinct cultures, as well as exchange and adaptation.
Koine Greek : A common form of Greek that developed in the Hellenistic era and became a language of communication across the eastern Mediterranean. Its adoption carried Greek writing and speech across regions with different local languages.
Greek mythology : The body of myths about Greek gods, heroes, origins, and the natural world. Shared stories supplied subjects for Greek ritual, literature, and visual art.
Greek colonization : The establishment of Greek settlements around the Mediterranean and Black Sea, especially from the eighth to sixth centuries BCE. Settlements created lasting Greek-speaking communities beyond the Aegean.
Egyptian civilization : The ancient civilization of the Nile Valley, known for its kingdoms, religious traditions, writing, and monumental architecture. Greek rulers in Egypt adopted local practices while promoting Greek language and institutions.
Alexandria : An ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great that became a major center of Greek learning and culture. Its institutions and population made it a prominent center of Hellenism outside Greece.
Greek religion : The polytheistic practices and beliefs of ancient Greek communities, centered on gods, rituals, and local cults. Common deities and practices connected communities without requiring a single religious authority.
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