The Greco-

Roman Legacy
Prepared by: Maria Joy D. Dulawan, LPT.
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Greek Epics
The legacies of Greece and
Rome are so intertwined that
people often speak of them
together with the term “Greco-
Roman.”

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 Greeks are recognized as an ❑ Literature Sculpture
exceptional people. Known in

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history as the “noble Greeks” ❑ Architecture Philosophy

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Greco Roman Legacy
The Greco-Roman world has had a profound and lasting impact on modern
Western civilization. From philosophy to mythology, explore the rich legacy
of Ancient Greece and Rome.
 The Interconnectedness of
Greek and Roman Histories

From mythology and philosophy to the arts and

architecture, the Greeks and Romans shared a
complex and mutually influential relationship.
Delve into their intertwined histories and discover
how each culture left an indelible mark on the
other's society.
Greek Influence on Roman Culture
Language Religion The Arts
The Romans adopted much The Romans borrowed from Greek sculpture had a
of the Greek alphabet, as well Greek mythology, adopting profound impact on the
as many Greek loanwords many of their gods and Romans, leading to the
and phrases into their own goddesses, but gave them creation of some of the most
language. Roman names. iconic monuments and
pieces of art in Western
history.
Roman Conquest of Greece
"Carthago delenda est" - Cato the Elder
The Romans gained control over Greece during the Republic.
The conquest was bloody and brutal, but the Romans admired
and respected the Greeks' culture and knowledge. The Greek
influence on Rome grew in new and profound ways after the
conquest.
 Greek and Roman Mythology
1 Prometheus vs. Jupiter 2 Ulysses and Odysseus 3 Greek and Roman
Jupiter Gods
The Greeks revered The hero of
Prometheus as the Greek epic poem, Though the two
savior of mankind. The Odyssey, was mythologies shared
Romans, however, saw named Odysseus. many gods, their
him as a trickster who The Roman personalities and
had defied the gods' version of the attributes often differed.
authority, stole their fire epic, however, For example, while the
and gave it to humans. changed the Greek god of wine,
In the Roman name to Ulysses. Dionysus, was portrayed
mythological tradition, as wild and frenzied, the
Jupiter punishes Roman version,
Prometheus for his Bacchus, was depicted
disobedience by as more refined and
chaining him to a rock restrained.
and having his liver
eaten by an eagle every
day.
 Roman Appropriation of Greek Art and
Architecture

The Parthenon Sculpture Columns

The Romans were heavily Roman sculptors were heavily Roman architects adopted the
influenced by Greek influenced by Greek traditions, more ornate Corinthian and
architecture and created their but tended to focus more on Composite columns from the
own style based on it. Perhaps realism and the portrayal of Greeks, which can be seen in
the best example of Roman specific individuals. This is in their temples and
appropriation of Greek constrast to Greek art, which monuments.
architecture is the Pantheon, was more idealized and
inspired by the Parthenon, represented general concepts
located in Rome. and archetypes.
Greek Philosophy

Socrates Aristotle Plato

Considered the father of One of the greatest thinkers Founder of the Academy in
Western philosophy, he urged in Western history, he Athens, he believed in the
his followers to question influenced countless fields of existence of an eternal world
everything and famously study including metaphysics, of Forms or Ideas, which he
taught that the unexamined ethics, and politics. His ideas believed was more real than
life is not worth living. on logic are still taught today. the material world around us.
Roman Architecture

Materials Innovation Functionality

From concrete to marble The Romans were master Roman buildings were
and limestone, the builders, using arches, designed to serve a
Romans used a variety of domes, and vaults to purpose. From the
materials to construct create impressive Colosseum to the
their iconic buildings. structures that still aqueducts, Roman
inspire awe today. engineering improved
the lives of citizens and
inspired future
generations.
Greco-Roman Mythology

1 The Gods

The Greeks and Romans told stories

of gods and goddesses who ruled
The Heroes 2 the cosmos and interacted with
Mythical figures like Hercules, humans. These tales continue to
Perseus, and Achilles inspired capture our imagination today.
ancient art, literature, and theater.
Today, their stories are still popular
and have even spawned blockbuster 3 The Monsters
movies.
From fire-breathing dragons to man-
eating cyclopes, Greco-Roman
mythology is full of terrifying beasts
that still haunt our nightmares and
fuel our imaginations.
Greco-Roman Impact on Language
and Literature

Homer Virgil Education

The ancient Greek poet who The Roman poet who wrote The classical texts of Greece
composed the Iliad and the the Aeneid, an epic poem that and Rome have been studied
Odyssey, epic poems that still tells the story of Aeneas, a for centuries, inspiring
rank among the greatest Trojan hero who founded generations of students and
works of world literature. Rome. shaping Western thought and
culture.
Greco-Roman
Accomplishments
1 Mathematics & 2 Sports &
Science Entertainment

The Greeks invented From the Olympic Games to

geometry, while the Romans gladiator fights, the Greeks
made significant advances and Romans were masters
in medicine, engineering, of sports and
and architecture. entertainment, leaving a
rich legacy of competition
and spectacle.

3 Democracy & Law

The Greeks created the concept of democracy, while the Romans

gave us the legal system we still use today.
Greco-Roman Influence on Western
Civilization

Politics Art & Culture Architecture

Greco-Roman ideas of The art, music, and literature Greco-Roman architectural

democracy, republicanism, of the Greeks and Romans styles are still seen today in
and citizenship have shaped continue to inspire modern public buildings, private
modern Western governments artists and thinkers, giving us residences, and even our
and institutions. a rich cultural heritage. currency.
Conclusion
The Greeks and Romans shared a complex relationship that lasted hundreds of years. They influenced
and borrowed from each other's culture and society, leaving behind a rich tapestry of mythology, art,
architecture and philosophy that continues to influence and inspire modern Western society.
TRUE OR FALSE
INSTRUCTION: WRITE ROMAN IF THE
STATEMENT IS TRUE AND WRITE GREEK IF THE
STATEMENT IS FALSE.
1. The legacies of Greece and Rome are so
intertwined that people often speak of
them together with the term “Greco-
Roman.”

2. The Romans created the concept of

democracy, while the Greeks gave us the
legal system we still use today.
3. Homer, the Roman poet who wrote
the Aeneid.

4. The Greeks invented geometry, while

the Romans made significant advances
in medicine, engineering, and
architecture.
5. Greek sculpture had a profound
impact on the Romans
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1. The legacies of Greece and Rome are so
intertwined that people often speak of
them together with the term “Greco-
Roman.”

2. The Romans created the concept of

democracy, while the Greeks gave us the
legal system we still use today.
3. Homer, the Roman poet who wrote
the Aeneid.

4. The Greeks invented geometry, while

the Romans made significant advances
in medicine, engineering, and
architecture.
5. Greek sculpture had a profound
impact on the Romans