This society represented a shift in thinking from a 'god' centered and run society to one which realized the potential and significance of humans.

The Gods' were still recognized as having ultimate control and influence over the events of man, but that humans had the ability to shape their lives through work and ambitious action.

Even the 'Gods' were human shaped and tended to reflect a more human, earth centered belief and not the preoccupation with the afterlife like the Egyptian Society.

A new view on human potential, building on the lessons of the past great societies, the Greeks established a depth in philosophical thinking that is a standard to this day.

Their philosophy determined the social structure and activities of the Greek society, their ongoing goals of artistic perfection, physical perfection, social perfection.

The expansion of the Greek philosophy through warfare enabled their society to influence many other societies of that era.

Their contribution of thought forms much of the foundation of our society, its' structure, the structure of our cities, the arts our laws and the way we view ourselves.