The evolution of the kaleidoscopic Culture of Greece can be traced back to thousands of years of varied social, political and economical influences that have left behind their mark on the history and people of this country. The multicultural country of Greece is a land of various ethnic groups and diverse traditions, which in turn are a product of its strategic location and various ethnic groups that have made it their home throughout history. The culture of Greece has been influenced most by the Mycenaean and Minoan Civilizations, which gave way to Classical Greece. Thereafter, it was influenced by the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
Culture of Greece: Traditions and Customs
People of Greece and Greek Islands follow a number of religious and paganism traditions. In fact, most of the Greek festivals that are celebrated today are of religious nature. Greeks are very religious and superstitious by nature and believe in supernatural or paranormal phenomenon. Greek people feel a deep connection with their past, especially the Classical period of Greek history and are extrovert and friendly by nature. They are known all over the world for their warm hospitality and do not let the demands and pressures of daily life overbear them.
Culture of Greece: Religion
In ancient Greece, people worshipped a number of gods who according to their beliefs, appeared in human form, but were endowed with prodigious strength and eternal beauty. Today, 97% of Greek population is Christian Orthodox. The rest 3% of the population is composed of Muslims, Roman Catholics and Jewish. Greece and Russia are the only two countries that have such a magnanimous proportion of people belonging to the Orthodox Church.
Culture of Greece: Art, Music and Architecture
The unbelievable diversity of Greek music can be ascribed to their creative assimilation of different influences of the Eastern and Western culture of Asia and Europe respectively. Even the art forms and architectural style of ancient Greece were heavily influenced by Western civilization. A special mention must be made of the Byzantine art and architecture in this regard.
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