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This educational material provides a comprehensive historical timeline of Ancient Greece, beginning with early Bronze Age civilizations like the Minoans and Mycenaeans. It outlines the progression from the Dark Age through the Archaic and Classical periods, eventually concluding with the Hellenistic era and Roman conquest. Central to the text is the role of the polis, or city-state, and the cultural foundations of democracy, art, and philosophy. A significant portion of the source explores Greek mythology, detailing the origins of the twelve Olympian gods and the legendary feats of heroes like Hercules. Finally, it describes religious practices, emphasizing the importance of temples as divine homes and the public rituals of sacrifice and votive offerings.