How much of modern Greek traditions are based in ancient Greece?

[kcixcy]

I wonder how much of modern Greek culture is based on the Byzantine and Ottoman empire and how much is from ancient Greece. I'm not Greek but my husband is and I'm trying to learn more about the culture, any help and opinions from all of you have been super helpfuL!

 

[seleanor]

I would say not too much. I think majority comes from Byznatine and Ottoman, especially Byzantine thought because so much of Greek culture is influenced by religion. If you want to truly learn about Greeks you need to understand the way they think!!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I think that Greek Culture has done a pretty good job of staying "Greek" despite the outside influences. I wouldn't worry too much about the history and just take a look at what things are like today. Certainly the history has shaped it, but there are even still influences in the culture from Ancient Greece so it is really hard to pin down.