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Past Cultures and Societies' Sex Scandals

occurred throughout political history. Numerous American presidents have deceived their wives and, therefore, their country...

Understanding the Old Testament by Bernhard Anderson

of envisioning and grasping the full significance of difficult passages. In his preface, Anderson outlines his general approach....

Art and Religion of Ancient Egypt

point that there was a strongly ritualistic and shamanic element to funeral rites: pictorial representations of funeral ceremonies...

Contemporary Product Name and the Greek God Apollo

their strong financial record demonstrates a doubling in their enrollments and their gross revenues between 1995 and 1999 (Company...

Locke vs. Descartes on Mind and Body

there is noting upon which the beliefs of an individual may be based and built or expanded upon. Descartes Meditations It is in "...

Merger of Democracy and Imperialism According to Pericles

Athens up as the shining example of democracy saying: "Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institution of o...

Ancient Literature and Companionship

of common suffering or accomplishment. Once the student working on this project sees these factors, it becomes obvious throughout ...

Upper and Lower Egypt in Ancient Times

king, Menes; from this point forward, thirty dynasties would continue this arrangement of unification. One of the critical factor...

Rome's Legacy

terrified of the retribution that followed delinquent taxation, the Roman period was one that reflected a considerably negative le...

Comparative Analysis of Myths in Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, 'The Odyssey' and a Work by Jack London

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the myths featured in these ancient works and also makes a thematic comparison wit...

Images and Energies of Apollo and Dionysus

the purpose of allowing the repressed feminine or nurturing side of man to come forth and for the brutal or aggressive side of wom...

Aloofness and Human Disinterest of the Greek Gods

them somehow" (Ancient Greek Religion and Mythology, 2003). For example, "The Egyptian goddess Isis was especially popular in Athe...

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...

Art of Greece and Rome

own artistic style (The Art of Rome, 2003). Greek art went through several different periods as well, the first being the ...

Egyptian Architecture and Art and Their Modern Art Influence

the attention of the fashion-setting upper class. Free-standing obelisks were constructed around England, the first, which is stil...

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 Egypt's Political System

In five pages this paper examines Ancient Egypt's political system and structure in a consideration of viziers, the role played by...

Discussing Justice and War A Hypothetical Dialogue Between Hector from 'The Iliad' and Socrates from Plato's 'Republic'

you not, such as you are, get your following together and sail beyond the seas? Did you not from your a far country carry off a lo...

Ancient Rome and Sales Contracts

Whatever their form, however, they fall into one very specific category of law. Drake (1904) provides clarification of this categ...

Ancient Aztec Courtship and Marriage Ceremonies

said that because someone can invent it, that it does not necessarily mean that it should be invented. From all accounts the Aztec...

Enkidu and Gilgamesh's Friendship

woman), the two became inseparable friends/lovers. From that point forth, Gilgamesh never abused his power again. In te...

Ancient Athens and Democracy

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

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...

Thematic Analysis of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'

lifted, they decided that it had been the bird that caused the fog and they praised the Mariner for seeing through it all. Then, h...

Ancient Greece and Roles for Women as Portrayed by Homer

and also provided insight into the character when she brazenly broke with firmly held tradition. For example, in Homers Iliad and ...

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)....

Judaism and Zoroastrianism's Influence

of these concepts were a part of the Jewish faith. And, it was not only Judaism that was affected. Many other world religions woul...

Defining Judicial Review Throughout History

civil and criminal courts, all lawsuits were treated as civil suits (Long). The victim prosecuted the case rather than any legal r...

Impracticality of Direct Democracy

in fifth century Athens, actually led the nation (190). Some might argue that the leadership was based on age and gender and so al...

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 ...