And the Western people followed this idea. This labor code has been legalized for so many years now and has been amended several times all for the benefit of the working population. It is not only the Western civilization who has been benefited by this idea from the Greeks but also most, if not all, countries around the world.
In terms of aesthetic ideals, the Greeks have also greatly influenced the Western world. The use of marbles in building big and creatively crafted structures first came from the Greeks. Because even the Western people can attest for the marble's credibility in making strong buildings and houses (most are still standing now), they too followed using this material.
This too, is shown in Homer's "Iliad." The use of strong castles, houses and even armaments are significant part of the novel that contributed a great learning to the Western Civilization.
Conclusion
It is very obvious that Greek's culture and literature had left an enormous impact to the Western civilization, and Homer did a good job in contributing a big aspect of such. In fact, most will agree that Greeks greatly influenced the world. The Greeks have left a legacy to many countries around the globe... A legacy with which no time can destroy. A legacy that will remain useful to the Western civilization. A legacy that will never perish.
Works Cited
Ancient Greek Civilization." 1999. The Teaching Company. http://www.teach12.com/ttc/Assets/courseDescriptions/323.asp.
Homer. (1998) "The Iliad" (Re Issue Edition). Penguin Classic.
Mackay, Christopher S. 1999. Greek Culture. http://www.ualberta.ca/~csmackay/CLASS_110/Grk.Culture.html
Sample Source(s) Used
Works Cited
Ancient Greek Civilization." 1999. The Teaching Company. http://www.teach12.com/ttc/Assets/courseDescriptions/323.asp.
Homer. (1998) "The Iliad" (Re Issue Edition). Penguin Classic.
Mackay, Christopher S. 1999. Greek Culture. http://www.ualberta.ca/~csmackay/CLASS_110/Grk.Culture.html
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