# The Value of Family in Ancient Greek Literature — WHE Article Discussion (2-254)

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**Created:** [October 7, 2011, 8:30am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-value-of-family-in-ancient-greek-literature-whe-article-discussion-2-254/18485 "2011-10-07T08:30:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![ericbernholc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/0ea827/32.png) [@ericbernholc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ericbernholc)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 8:30am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-value-of-family-in-ancient-greek-literature-whe-article-discussion-2-254/18485/1 "2011-10-07T08:30:28Z")

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When looking at Ancient Greek literature, one can see the importance family plays in Greek culture. We see this displayed in the Greek works _Medea_ by Euripides and _Antigone_ by Sophocles. Throughout these literary works we see that family is a strong and important cultural value which remains undiminished in value throughout Greek history. Even today family remains as vital an aspect in Greek culture as it was in ancient times.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/254/the-value-of-family-in-ancient-greek-literature/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/254/the-value-of-family-in-ancient-greek-literature/)._

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