The Egyptians were able to build very large statues...through trade and travel between ancient Greece and Egypt the masonry skills of the Egyptians filters into Greek Greece. The sculptors to up these skills and began making larger than life statues to their Gods and Goddesses...
Now let's turn our attention to the influence of the Greek Deities on their culture...through the Olympic games.
One aspect of the ancient Olympics, as compared to Modern Olympics, is that in ancient Greece the Games were played in honor of the Gods & Goddesses in the ancient Greek belief system.
Perfecting the human form as athletic, strong and youthful was to honor their Gods.
How else did the ancient Greek games reflect aspects of their culture?