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- hellenistic culture
- culture founded on Greek ideas and features from other cultures of the Mediterranean region.
- philospher
- literally lover of wisdom; one who studies philosophy
- philosophy
- study of the most fundamental questions of reality and human existence.
- dramas
- plays containing action or dialogue and usually involving conflict and emotion.
- tragedies
- form of greek drama that shows the major character stuggling against fate.
- hubris
- excessive pride in oneself or one's accomplishments, often seen in heroes in greek drama.
- comedies
- early greek playsthat mocked ideas and people
- infantry
- group of soldiers trained and equipped to fight on foot.
- phalanx
- military formation composed of rows of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder and equipped with long spears
- orators
- public speakers