Of all the civilizations that have come and gone in world history, none has been as influential on our modern day life as Ancient Greece. Their influence on American culture has been especially profound.

In everything from philosophy to politics and from athletics to art, you and I experience the influence of Greece every day. Our democratic way of government in the U.S. was inspired by Greece, which had the first known Democracy. Greek philosophy from the likes of Socrates, Aristotle and Plato permeates the Western mindset. It has been said that the Western world “thinks Greek.” As host of the first Olympics, Greece also influenced our competitive, sports-minded culture. Not to mention Greek theater, literature and Greek food.

The hardware on this Odyssey Cabinet is in the shape of a Greek key

Greece has also greatly influenced our art, architecture and design. Ancient [...]

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