Hellas

Hellas is the ancient Greek name for Greece, a region in southeastern Europe known for its rich history, philosophy, art, and democracy. Historically, it encompasses the Greek city-states and kingdoms that flourished around the Mediterranean. Today, Hellas is often used to refer to Greece itself, emphasizing its cultural and historical heritage. The term highlights Greece’s foundational influence on Western civilization and its continued importance as a cradle of Western ideas and achievements.