KIN 2501 Chapter : 2 Greece
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They had a significant influence on our modern culture. No other civilization embraced athletic competition and intellectual development as did the ancient greeks. Influence for this foundation is from egyptians, the people of crete, and possibly the phoenicians (middle east). Various athletic contests and games were carried to mainland greece by merchant sailors from distant lands coming to greece. Both held the mind in high esteem, but they differed on the position and importance of the body. *naturalistic- the mind and the body- that they hold both- it is very important.