The Greeks ( Hellenes) Indo-European language family. In the first of the Greeks is mentioned in the myths of Thessaly. The people of the Greeks has ancient roots. As you know Greece ( Hellas) is one of the first highly developed countries. Greeks can be considered the founding myths. It's because they promoted rich in myths and legends of religion as "Paganism". The Greeks had many Gods ( possessed of great powers, each God was responsible for something. At the head was Zeus, his brother Poseidon ruled the sea. Hades got the underworld, etc) the Greeks also actively developed the philosophy, culture and art. There are many famous temples built by the Greeks. Also, the Greeks were skilled mariners. Constantly improved Navy. Engaged in agriculture, growing olives, grapes ... cities of Greece was a well-trained army. Also, the Greeks were among the first peoples began to move away from the Tribal system gradually coming to Democracy. Greece is similar to what Rome. Because the Greeks were educated, cultural in comparison with other civilizations, they believed other people ( not Romans, not Greeks) are barbarians, don't put them in anything. When the conquest of the territories made the inhabitants slaves, sold them for a pittance. Later the Greeks became Orthodox. Some of the Greeks are practicing Catholics. Many Slavic names formed from Greek for example Andrew ( Adres) .The Greeks existed as an Ethnic group. They still exist today, but not in such large numbers. The Greeks had many colonies. They likewise are developed and their history began to be written relatively recently compared to the history of the Greeks. The Greeks are also very smart and competent people. Many scientists, philosophers, geographers, artists, etc come from Greece. But as in any civilization has a rise and fall. The fall of Greek civilization are connected with fragmentation, endless wars. Rebellious rulers...