Impact of Geography on Greece: How might Greece being located on the Mediterranean Sea impact Greek culture?

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Impact of Geography on Greece: How might Greece being located on the Mediterranean Sea impact Greek culture?

Greeks were polytheistic and believed that the gods were immortal, but also that they had human qualities; religion became the basis for Greek mythology Zeus Zeus King of the gods Athena Athena Goddess of wisdom Aphrodite Aphrodite Goddess of love Apollo Apollo God of sun & music Ares Ares God of war Hades Hades God of underworld Hera Hera Goddess of family Poseidon Poseidon God of the seas

The society of Sparta focused on military strength, not freedom, art, and learning (like Athens)

Athenian society focused on wealth & culture Architects built the Parthenon to honor the goddess Athena; the Greeks were known for beautiful buildings whose style can be seen in many modern buildings in several countries