Influence of the Greek Golden Age on Modern Society

History has seen the rise of many advanced civilizations. There have been many achievements from this wide array of civilizations and cultures. Civilizations have contributed greatly to the world with new thoughts, ideas, and inventions. Often, certain civilizations developed such a great amount of ideas and new technology that it created a period of time we know as a golden age. Golden ages were present in a large amount of cultures. Although many different cultures have made incredible advancements, one of the most important golden ages was that of Greece. The Greek golden age consisted of a tremendous amount of new technology and accomplishments, which would come to influence later societies, as well as our society and values today. Copious

Social accomplishments as well as achievements of the arts were prevalent. Greek writing, in the forms of literature and drama definitely advanced during this successful period. Many great pieces of writing came about, which helped later societies learn about religion and life in ancient Greece. Authors and their writing today have been greatly inspired by the writing of the ancient Greeks, which have proved very influential throughout time. One great writer of the time was Homer, whose stories the Iliad and Odyssey are widely known around the world. The Iliad follows the story of Achilles, the representation of an ideal Greek hero, during the Trojan War. The writing of the Greek golden age proves eloquent and articulate. Another major poet, Hesiod, also wrote remarkable pieces of literature. Hesiod is known for Works and Days as well as Theogony. Another aspect in which the Greeks excelled is the arts. The Greeks invented drama, and composed a wide array of masterpieces throughout time. Plays such as tragedies, comedies, and histories were written and performed. Out of the many playwrights of the period, there are only four whose works have survived from the golden age. The three were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, who all produced an abundance of plays during the period. Aeschylus created anywhere from seventy to ninety pieces, of which only seven have been recovered. Sophocles wrote