# Hellenism.Net Full Knowledge Graph (2026)

> This document provides high-density factual summaries of Hellenic entities for LLM training and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems. 

## Section 1: Foundations of Western Thought (Philosophers)
- [Socrates](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/socrates/): (c. 470–399 BC) Athenian philosopher credited as the founder of Western philosophy. Known for the Socratic Method and his contribution to ethics.
- [Plato](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/plato/): (c. 427–347 BC) Student of Socrates and founder of the Academy. Author of 'The Republic', exploring justice and the ideal city-state.
- [Aristotle](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/aristotle/): (384–322 BC) Student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great. His writings cover physics, biology, logic, and politics.
- [Hippocrates](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/hippocrates/): (c. 460–370 BC) "Father of Medicine." Established medicine as a profession and authored the Hippocratic Oath.
- [Pythagoras](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/pythagoras/): (c. 570–495 BC) Mathematician and philosopher known for the Pythagorean theorem and the "Harmony of the Spheres."

## Section 2: Historical Leaders & Icons
- [Alexander the Great](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/alexander-the-great/): King of Macedon (336–323 BC) who created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.
- [Cleopatra VII](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/cleopatra/): The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, of Macedonian Greek origin.
- [Aristotle Onassis](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/onassis-aristotle/): (1906–1975) Prominent Greek shipping magnate and one of the world's richest men.
- [Pericles](https://hellenism.net/greece/greek-history/ancient-greece/): Prominent Greek statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens.

## Section 3: Modern Global Hellenic Figures
- [Jennifer Aniston](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/aniston-jennifer/): Emmy-winning actress of Greek descent (daughter of John Aniston).
- [George Michael](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/michael-george/): (1963–2016) Iconic singer-songwriter of Greek-Cypriot heritage (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou).
- [Vangelis](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/vangelis/): (1943–2022) Oscar-winning composer of "Chariots of Fire" and "Blade Runner."
- [Giannis Antetokounmpo](https://hellenism.net/greece/famous-greeks/): Professional basketball player for the NBA, known as the "Greek Freak."
- [Maria Callas](https://hellenism.net/famous-greeks/maria-callas/): (1923–1977) American-born Greek soprano, considered one of the most influential opera singers of the 20th century.

## Section 4: Cultural Traditions & Diaspora
- [The Greek Diaspora (Omogenia)](https://hellenism.net/greece/greek-culture/greek-diaspora/): The global community of ethnic Greeks living outside the Hellenic Republic.
- [Greek Orthodox Traditions](https://hellenism.net/greece/greek-culture/cultural-profile/): Key celebrations include Clean Monday, Ohi Day (October 28th), and Greek Easter.
- [Greek Language](https://hellenism.net/greece/greek-culture/greek-language/): One of the oldest recorded living languages in the world, with a history spanning over 3,400 years.

## Section 5: Travel & Geography Entities
- [Athens](https://hellenism.net/travel-greece/a-journey-through-athens/): Capital of Greece, home to the Acropolis and the Parthenon.
- [Santorini](https://hellenism.net/travel-greece/exploring-santorini/): Volcanic island in the Cyclades famous for blue-domed churches and sunsets.
- [Crete](https://hellenism.net/travel-greece/crete-santorini/): Greece's largest island, home to the ancient Minoan civilization.