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Astronomy and Greece

Since approximately 700 B. C., astronomy had a great deal to do with keeping time (PG). Natural periods of time were generated th...

State and Society Relationships in The History of Herodotus and Homer's 'The Odyssey'

In six pages this paper compares these two works of ancient Greek literature in a consideration of relations between state and soc...

Society of Ancient Greece and Women

This paper examines how women in Ancient Greek society were portrayed in a comparative analysis of the plays Lysistrata by Aristop...

Evolution of Counting Systems

In seven pages the counting system evolution is examined as it is traced back through history and the contributions of Europeans, ...

Political Philosophy of Greece and Athens

much as they are in todays society. Therefore, the philosophies and laws created chaos, but democracy was enjoyed as a fact of ex...

Chicago's Greek American Community

certain amount of time, as their primary goal was to take their earnings back home and live the life of luxury. Indeed, there was...

Roman Copy of Aphrodite's Torso

In four pages this paper compares the Greek version of the Torso of Aphrodite with a Roman copy and also discusses the sculptor Ma...

Value Differences Between Hebrew and Greek

In six pages Hebrew and Greek values are contrasted and compared in a discussion of some similarities and many differences. Four ...

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...

Sacred Greek Parthenon Architecture

In five pages this research paper discusses the Parthenon's design and structure as well as its emotional significance to the Gree...

Women's Roles in 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' by Homer

In 6 pages this paper analyzes how women's roles in these works by Homer reflect the cultural perceptions of women in ancient Gree...

Tragic Greek Heroes Oedipus and Prometheus

In eight pages these ancient Greek tragic protagonists featured in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus are ...

Greek and Roman Akroterion Art Figures

In eight pages this paper discusses the art that was featured atop Roman and Greek buildings in terms of their representation, art...

Medieval Art, Ancient Art, and Divine Nature

In five pages the depiction of divine nature in the Greek marble Girl with Doves and the German stained glass Six Scenes from a Tr...

Medea, Oedipus Rex and Cruelty

Medea and Oedipus Rex are like many ancient Greek plays in dealing with a sub-theme of cruelty. This research paper examines the a...

Rebekah and Nausicaa in the Bible and Homer's 'The Odyssey'

This paper examines the power by women in ancient Hebrew and Greek societies as represented by Rebekah in the Old Testament and Na...

Epic Hero Transformation in Greek Literature

In six pages this paper examines the transformation of the epic hero in ancient Greek literary works such as Euripides' Medea, Sop...

Mythology of Greece and the Roles of Antigone and Medea

This paper consists of five pages with the focus of discussion being Greek mythology particularly as it pertains to the role of wo...

Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Pagan and Jewish Women

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares Pagan women with Jewish women in ancient Greek and Roman societies in terms of the...

Greek Shipping Industry and Capital Markets

In thirty five pages the various changes that have occurred within the Greek shipping industry are examined as they relate to the ...

The Catholic Church in Brazil

The writer discusses the influence of Roman Catholicism on the people of Brazil, nearly all of whom self-identify as Catholic. The...

The Theme of Tragedy in Oedipus the King and Death of a Salesman

This 5 page paper discusses the tragedies faced in the plays Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) by Sophocles and Death of a Salesman b...

Odin and Zeus Compared

feature and illustrate a very connectedness to the people they govern in their respective societies (Zeus and Odin, 2004). Their ...

James Abbott McNeill Whistler's Influences

In four pages this paper examines what influenced Whistler's life and art and also considers how society was influenced by Whistle...

The 'Political Animal' Known as Man According to Aristotle

parallels between the relationship of the monarch to his people and the statesmen to the free citizen. Similarly, Aristotle also...

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...

Ancient Greek Politician Pericles

him names and just generally egging Pericles on. Pericles said nothing as this man followed him all around town until, upon reachi...

2 Products Demand Determination

falls more can be bought, making the demand increase along the bottom line. However, as the prove of DVDs is always higher than th...

Influence and Influential Bruce Lee Film Enter the Dragon

the Bond films (Antulov, 2004). They all seem to come together on some lonely little island, in the middle of nowhere, where th...

Architecture of Greece

In seven pages this paper examines Minoan architecture and how it evolved into the classical Greek architecture style. Five sourc...