es still leap from the pages. The rich
             history and drama, as well as the day to day Greek culture are revealed inconspicuously
             within its pages. This is the most read part of the Christian Holy Bible, and indeed of all
             works ever written. Furthermore, the life of Jesus and the following commentaries and
             books of the New Testament have been the building blocks of America, showing devout
             followers the true way to salvation through 'living a life like Jesus.'
             The Iliad and the Odyssey are among the first sources with writing genres that
             prevail among scholars, using poetic strands: lyric, epic, and dramatic. These
             works also show the oral tradition common in those days, which are still found in today's
             America. For example, children learned the alphabet and numbers through songs and
             repetition. When songs were sung, there was a refrain. This is due to the fact that the
             Greeks felt a need to help people remember important facts, which the mind imbues
             through much repetition. Furthermore, these works are the focus of many colleges and
             universities throughout the nation in not just courses on the humanities, but also classes
             that focus on genres of writing (as the canon of 'necessary literary works to read),
             The architecture introduced by the Greeks has been a profound phenomenon in
             this nation, as is evident in the grand cathedrals. It is from the Greek word, "cathedra,"
             that the word derives from, and the style used to build these great edifices is exemplified
             by the Greek columns and stucco (which is used for doctor and law offices) even today.
             This, along with other forms of art, such as pottery, paintings, and coins, added to the
             grandeur of the style and form of Greek art. Daily events were depicted upon vases, such
             as one with a fishmonger preparing a customer's order (Rabb 81), which were used for
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