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A Spartan soldier

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The amphitheater at Epidaurus in Greece was built in the 4th century BCE and is known for its amazing acoustics.  It's designed was copied in many countries.

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A flaky phyllo dough layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and bathed in sweet syrup. It’s crunchy, sweet, and decadent.

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Meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie

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Greek family values are  strong. Elements of tradition and culture transcend many generations. A young Greek in America may still honor the wishes of a great-great Greek grandparent whom he has never met.  This is a stereotype and a generalization as some traditions are becoming diluted. However, core values remain the same generation after generation.

Greek families are very close and get together often to celebrate...everything! The gatherings are made up of extended family members and feature food and conversation. Greetings are warm; lots of hugs and possibly a kiss on each cheek.

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Sparta was a Greek city- state in ~ 650 B.C. The Spartans were known for their military prowess. All male children were expected to become a soldier.
Led by King Leonidas, 300 Spartan soldiers battled  Persia, led by Xerxes. Out- numbered 50:1, all 300 Spartans fought to their deaths. Persia won the battle but lost the war. The Spartan sacrifice is considered one of history's great moments of valor. Sparta was destroyed in 396.

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Greek is spoken by ~ 13 million people. It is the official language of Greece and Cyprus.

Greek was first written used between 1500 and 1200 BC.

The Greek alphabet has been in continuous use since about 750 BC. The order and names of the letters are derived from Phoenician.

The Greeks adapted the Phoenician alphabet to write their language. New letters were also devised. The result was the world's first fully phonemic alphabet represented by consonant and vowel sounds.

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Classic Greek fare consists of Lamb, cooking In Parchment Paper, hummus, Dolmades (Stuffed Vine/ Grape Leaves, Gyros (made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served wrapped in a flatbread such as pita, with mustard, tomato, onion,  Moussaka with Béchame, Phyllo cheese triangles, Baklava, and Cucumber yogurt dip.
***Greeks did not invent yogurt.  They loved it and adopted it as their own!

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The Acropolis in Athens exemplifies one of the finest examples of Greek architecture.  It rises 500 feet above sea level and was built between 421-406 BCE on the Acropolis at Athens.

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Polytheistic Greek reliogion encompassed a myriad of gods: Zeus (the leader), Athena, Apollo, Poseidon, Hermes, Hera, Aphrodite, Demeter, Ares, Artemis, Hades, Hephaistos, Dionysos. These gods were believed to reside on Mt. Olympos.
Today, the most popular religion in Greece is Greek Orthodox.