“An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like \u201cpandemic,\u201d a Freudian state of mind like the \u201cOedipus complex,\u201d or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks\u2019 spell. But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us? Tony Spawforth explores our classical heritage, wherever it\u2019s to be found. He reveals its legacy in everything from religion to popular culture, and unearths the darker side of Greek influence from the Nazis\u2019 obsession with Spartan \u201cracial purity\u201d to the elitism of classical education. Paying attention to the huge breadth and variety of Hellenic influence, this book paints an essential portrait of the ancient world\u2019s living legacy considering to whom it matters, and why.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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