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Ancient Greece's Stoic Philosophy

In fourteen pages this paper examines the Stoic school of philosophy that developed in ancient Greeks in a consideration of the ph...

Greek Literature and Love

In five pages this paper examines how love and relationships are depicted in such ancient Greek literary works as Lysistrata, Anti...

Mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome and Human Sacrifice

In twelve pages the tales of Demeter, Cybele and Attis, Adonis and Aphrodite, Endymion and Selene are examined in a consideration ...

History and the Epic Poems of Homer

In five pages this essay examines what is revealed about ancient Greek history in Homer's poetic epics 'The Iliad' and 'The Odysse...

Music of Persia

In six pages this research paper examines the music of ancient Persia in a discussion of its history, scales and intervals used, t...

Ancient Greece and the Worshippers of Zeus

suffering, defended the human race against Zeus, who in his rage had wished to destroy it (Hamilton, 72). We can see that this cha...

A History Of Psychology

This paper examines the history of psychology from ancient times to the present. The author focuses on psychology's evolution fro...

Historical Context Regarding Philosophy's Intent

In fifteen pages this paper examines the intention of philosophy from a historical perspective that includes consideration of phil...

Overview of the Maxim 'Sowing and Reaping'

In five pages the cause and effect of the ancient maxim 'sowing and reaping' are examined. Five sources are cited in the bibliogr...

Comparative Analysis of Art Sculptures

In five pages a comparative analysis of two sculptures from different cultures and time periods are examined with the ancient Gree...

Cultural and Social Changes in Cities

This research report examines LA in particular but does look at general changes.A great deal of information is included in this re...

History of Amateur Sports

In eight pages this paper examines ancient sports in an historical overview that includes various types, Greek and Roman influence...

Music of Ancient Greece and Rome

nothing terribly convincing (48). It might be prudent to look at some early poets. There is evidence of someone called Mimnermus ...

Mayan Empire's Ritual and Religious Practices

they conquered. MAYAN CIVILIZATION: THE SPANISH INVASION The typical Maya family consisted on average of five to seven members. ...

Past and Present Definitions of Hero

rap artists came to be regarded as heroes by many. With the tragic events of September 11, 2001, however, we have once again com...

Ancient Rome and the Law on Contract of Sale

in fact, can indeed comprise a valid contract of sale. Contracts of sale can also be either absolute or conditional. Whatever th...

Women's Role in the Epic of Gilgamesh

lost natural state, at which point Shamhat offers to take him to the city where the joys of "civilization shine in their resplende...

Ancient Greek and Roman Cultures

from each other...There are also a number of similarities that are evident with these two cultures as well" (Greek and Roman Art)....

Ancient Athens and Democracy

became the law of the land (Rempel). While such a system may seem chaotic, and perhaps even very close to...

History of Humanism

many years, but started to become less open during the dark ages. It was at this time that the Christian church took control. The ...

Overview of the Isis Religious Cult

of course, was according to legend. However, the legends gained such popularity that in time many came to worship Isis, alone. Tem...

Ancient Buddhism and Women's Roles

similar view of women, when examining Islam the testimony of two women is equal to the testimony of a single man, according to th...

Clothing of Ancient Sumer, Greece, and Egypt

their ankles (Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 2002). The exact quality of clothing depended on the wealth of the family; altho...

Ancient Philosophers on Democracy

for, but for which there were certainly problems. People too easily give up on it. In his work entitled The History of the Pelopon...

Ancient Greek Woman's Life

Greece, 2004). Eleni supposed her husband would do the same, but given that she had never met him she couldnt be sure. She was d...

Greek Culture and 'The Iliad' by Homer

occurs near the end of the conflict. These two warriors fight over who has the greater claim to a captive woman who is also the d...

Meaning and Symbolism of Ancient Egypt's Shawabtis

This is the function of a shawabti, but does it really describe the way in which one was lovingly carved, placed, or the perspecti...

Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Family and Marriage

devastating plague that has been killing many of his subjects. He speaks as if he is an anguished father: "My children, I am fill...

Hawaiian Kingdom's Ali'i Ruling Class

foresight that brought all of the various Hawaiian Islands together. He was to be the last of the great Hawaiian rulers, for after...

Western and Non Western Art of Ancient Times

powerful texture. The cloth that apparently is draped around the woman seems quite tight, and beautifully well distributed. It app...