Question

Define the main characteristics of the Hellenistic world and explain their significance. 

Answer 1

Answer:

The most characteristic feature of Hellenistic religion and mythology was syncretism, in which the heritage of the East played a major role. The gods of the Greek pantheon became identified with the ancient eastern deities and were endowed with new traits.

Explanation:

Hellenistic culture thus represents a fusion of the Ancient Greek world with that of the Near East, Middle East, Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia. This mixture gave rise to a common Attic-based Greek dialect, known as Koine Greek, which became the lingua franca through the Hellenistic world.