The idea of taking things for granted has seemed to enrapture the recognition Greece should have for the essential influences it has establish in our world. Greece has given us so many things that put together build the foundation of our lives. Cesia's group was assigned to demonstrate the reasons why Ancient Greece is relevant today. On presentation day, she day viewed a retrospective commercial in which a group of teens find a book in a heavy technologically-dependent society. Since no one uses books (which I believe our society is close to getting to this point), the teens are amazed at this antique so they open the book and find reasons why Ancient Greece is important. The concept of the commercial is to remind our future leaders of acknowledging where we, as humans, have come from. I'm sure you have heard about the once upon a time humble celebrities who have evolved into narcissistic persons who no longer remember their roots. Well, a few people have forgotten their roots and must be reminded of such things as for the greater good will not be achieved if we go into a unknown direction while choosing not to acknolewdhe the pooling of knowledge in our world. Let's give credit to those who deserve it. Well done Greece.
In case you missed the commercial, I will review the reasons why Greece is still and will be immortally important.
1. The Food.
Some of the best food today have originated in Greece like the healthiest yogurt, the delicious Greek salad and some of the wines of the world.
2. Greek Theater.
Greek theater is very influential in today's entertainment. Companies like Walt Disney and 20st Century Fox have based of movies on great Greek stories ranging Greek tragedies to mythological gods like Hercules. May I remind you this productions help our economy move. Imagine if these iconic movies were never created because the stories based on them were never acknowledge!
3. The Olympics.
Greece was the first country ever to have marathons and competitions that have inspired the Olympics. The first marathon of the world took place in Greece. This has inspired sports like Track and Field, and Cross Country. SHOUT OUT TO THE RUNNERS! (I had to do it.)
4. DEMOCRACY
"POWER TO THE PEOPLE!" Greece was the first country to have a democratic government system. They believed the people should have say in the decisions of the government. Doesn't that sound familiar? George Washington and the founding fathers loved the idea and incorporated it into the US Constitution and Government.
5. The Greek Alphabet.
Come on, we have all seen the College Sororities that have those symbols. Those symbols are letters of the Greek Alphabet. Social groups are named after this letters and a lot of those letters are found in many levels of Math. Yes, like pi and sigma. Did you know that the Greek alphabet inspired the Roman which inspired the English one?
P.S. Next time you try to create a step dancing routine like I often do, make sure to include some letters of the Greek Alphabet. It adds a certain je ne sais quoi.
Jose.
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