Ancient Greek culture is often described as a miracle, owing little to its neighbors. Walter Burkert argues against a distorted view, toward a more balanced picture. €œUnder the influence of the Semitic East€...

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Ancient Greek culture is often described as a miracle, owing little to its neighbors. Walter Burkert argues against a distorted view, toward a more balanced picture. €œUnder the influence of the Semitic East€•from writers, craftsmen, merchants, healers€•Greek culture began its unique flowering, soon to assume cultural hegemony in the Mediterranean.€

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