Essays on Greek And Roman

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Introduction Conscience is one of the most commonly experienced psychological faculty of an individual, but is also one of the least understood. For many years, little attention have been given towards understanding conscience; particularly on how it is shaped and who influenced the modern understanding of this concept. Nevertheless, conscience is an important phenomenon that requires significant attention primarily because it impacts all human judgment. The manifestation of conscience delineates man from other animals species as conscience is proof of man’s self-consciousness; an attribute that is only observable among human species. As a learned psychological faculty, ...

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Introduction Vampires are mythical creatures that appear in ancient folklores. Most cultures have their own version of the vampire although they share a common characteristic; that is, the lust for human blood. There is no particular gender to the vampire character. Male and female vampires do exists even in ancient literatures, making the vampire one of the most gender neutral characters. The depiction of the female vampire in human culture, however, is an interesting way of looking into the development of women, particularly on how society views women and their social status over the course of time. ...

In What Ways Were the Romans Heirs to the Greek Civilization?

Introduction There is a consensus among scholars that the major influences of the Roman culture were the Greeks. Among the major proponents for this theory are authors, Roy Matthews, Dewitt Platt and Thomas Noble; and the renowned historian, Eugen Weber. In their book, ‘The Western Humanities, Volume 1: Beginnings through the Renaissance,’ Matthews, Platt and Noble developed the idea that Western culture, which developed from the Romans, was actually a product of the Hellenistic culture that dominated the Mediterranean region in the past (Matthews, Platt, & Noble, 2010). Similarly, in his video instructional series, ‘The Western Tradition,’ Eugen Weber presented ...

What are your thoughts on Nietzsche’s ideas about exuberance?

Nietzsche has a valid point, while there are moral lines that one should never cross, such as murder and rape. This is because if there were not some kind of line drawn humankind would debase themselves like animals, seeking only their own pleasure and desire to the detriment of others. Even though the idea of a soul existed long before Christianity, there was no concept of a heaven. The closest that any pre-Christian religion came to was the Elysian Field in the Greek and Roman religions. The Elysian Fields were a place that very few people went to as ...

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Introduction Established by the Greek statesman, Solon, sometime in the 600 B.C., voting has always been a key feature of democracy. The international community regards it as the most basic human right, which should be protected and guaranteed to all citizens of a country as stipulated by internal human rights laws. A government by the people must have the participation of the people, which is realized through suffrage. Today, voting rights are already universally practiced, yet there are certain circumstances wherein such right is taken away by the state. In the United States, a person will lose ...

The Winged Protective Deity or Winged Genii is a frequent topic in Assyrian art. They are usually depicted with wings and long beards. Some even have the heads of birds. They tend to be displayed in palaces. They were originally seen as being associated with the god Enki and came from a religion that started with the Akkadian’s. The Winged Protective Spirit is seen as a purified human. On the other hand, Cupid Eros is the representation of youth and love. This paper will look at and compare the Assyrian Winged Protective Deity and Cupid Eros. The Winged ...

The state in which the Marble Grave Stele of a Young Woman and Servant (36.11.1) stands at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is extraordinary. The museum dates the sculpture from around 400 to 390 B.C., which translates to the closing of the fifth century to the fourth century B.C. After purchase in 1936, courtesy of the Fletcher Fund, the Stele stands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Greek and Roman Art sculpture galleries. The origin of the grave marker is traceable to sometime in 5000 B.C. According to Stanley Casson, the first inhabitants of the Cycladic Islands were ...

Gender roles are an important aspect of any society. It is vital to know the role of each sex in the society for a communal balance because men as well as women are expected to know their roles in the society and act according to what is expected of them. In the Greek and Roman societies, the question of gender was taken very seriously. There were very strict prescriptions in gender in the Greek and Roman worlds. In both cultures, the man is placed higher than the woman. The lives of women were always confined and sheltered. A woman ...

Egypt is the home of great temples particularly the famed stone temple of Amun Ra located in the most sandy and isolated part of the Sudan. The architecture of this building is post-and-lintel style; the evidence of this can be seen on the façade of the temple consisting of string horizontal stone framework and thick columns. The walls were enclosed, refusing any light to enter except for the small square windows. This temple has a rectangular ground plan with scattered buildings located on the left and right side of the main temple. A wide central courtyard made of ...

Introduction

Different art pieces convey unique idea of the artist and aims to address the viewer through the visual representation of artistic image. However, the interpretation of the piece of art can vary significantly among the viewers. This phenomenon stems from the different factors, like personal vision, set of values, perception of art piece, cultural background, and knowledge. One of the art pieces that contains a disguised meaning is the Study for the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building created in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the painter with diverse cultural background that combines Greek, ...

Ancient Mythology

"Metamorphosis" is a poem by the Ancient Roman poet Ovid in fifteen books, which tell about various transformations that have occurred since the creation of the world, according to the Greek and Roman mythology. “Theogony”, written by Hesiod, is an earlier version of creation that describes the origin of the gods. Both stories depicts the creation of the world, however, there are significant differences, and also similarities in the approach of creation of Ovid and Hesiod. Monumental work of Ovid considered, which goes under the title "Metamorphoses", is written in characteristic for the epic poetry hexameters. In the 15 ...

Renaissance refers to the process of rebirth and it took place in many ways. Dating back to 1350, parts of Northern Italy experience the beginning of this rebirth process. It took place after the country underwent a period of ravaging from the Black Death, which swept away a third of the Italian population. Among the earliest pieces that represent the renaissance took the form of art and architecture. In the art, literature also appeared as a form of presenting this new birth. Decameron by Giovanni presented the renaissance in literature between 1313 and 1370. It presented the tale of men who escaped ...

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The word Renaissance literally means rebirth and it refers to how this era seemed to spring from the earlier Dark and Middle Ages with renewed spirit and restored interest in the classical Greek and Roman Civilizations. In reality it did not leap forth like Minerva from the head of Zeus, it evolved from changes introduced in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages were a time of turmoil that emerged from the fragmented society that survived the fall of the Roman Empire and ended with the birth of the Renaissance. It roughly encompasses the start if the second millennium and runs ...

Introduction

Ancient Greece was a Greek civilization that belonged to an era of Greek history which lasted from the ancient age of the 8th to 6th centuries BC to the end of ancient times. The Greek civilization is generally deemed to be the influential culture which founded the basis of the Western Civilization (Mac Kendrick, 6). Ancient Rome on the other hand was an Italic civilization that emerged on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC (Mac Kendrick, 6). Over its turbulent 1200-year history, Ancient Rome developed from a little town into one of the most thriving regal powers ...

When one looks at the history of mankind, it is found that dog is one of the few animals that enjoys a special place. There are several pieces of evidence of domesticated dogs in the past in the many cultures throughout the ancient world. Ever since the ancient times, the dogs have always enjoyed a special bond with people. These were the first animals that were domesticated by the humans and have always played an important role in ancient cultures and mythology. There are many gods that have been depicted as dogs in the ancient mythologies and art. As a pet, the ...

Abstract

The essay looks into how the Greek and Roman culture developed the idea of the hero into the idea of a saint, during the process of conversion and totalization. The paper studies Saul of Tarsus and Augustine of Hippo, their conversions, and how they relate to the stature of hero and saint.

Introduction

We find two metaphors in Professor Ambrosio lectures, the hero, and the saint. These personified ideas carry different approaches to seeking the meaning of life. There are explicit metaphors of hero and saint, and these two figures carry different worldviews and in the human situations. Heroes are seen ...

Classic English Literature

The classical mythological stories and beliefs of religions, great heroes, Gods, monsters, sins, right and wrong doings, souls, among others have been an inspiration for many poets and authors. Many books have been written on how God would like to have his children live in a holy fashion, virtuous all their lives and enter the gates of heaven. The fear of being thrown in hell and being cleansed for unholy, immoral and sinful acts are also described in many books. Dante’s Divine Comedy written when he was exactly half way through life, at the age of 35 is ...

- Introduction Greek sculpture is often what people think of when they consider the idea of “classical” sculpture. Greek and Roman sculpture has long been considered some of the most influential to the western art world; these pieces, particularly from the High Classical period, are still influential on artists today. This discussion will focus on the High Classical period of Athenian Greek sculpture, notably from the years 449 BCE- 404 BCE. Earlier Athenian sculpture took many cues from Near Eastern and Egyptian art. Greek artists began, however, to focus more heavily on form and realism as time ...

IN THE PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE GRADES

Absract The paper studies the benefits of using Greek and Roman mythology in the primary and intermediate grades. It gives examples of popular Greek and Roman mythology. It discusses six benefits derived from using Greek and Roman mythology in the classroom setting. First, Greek and Roman myths make learning more interesting and appealing to students. This is through relevance with human daily lives. Second, they teach important values and universal truths. This makes them appropriate in intermediate school due to the maturity required. Third, they can be integrated in arts-based education. Fourth, collaborative learning activities used in teaching ...

The paper describes the Byzantine Empire at the time of Justinian; in relation to it, the paper explores the powers reflection in law, architecture, and art, it describes Western Europe under the rule of Charlemagne (747-814). In the Early Medieval times when the focal power demonstrated ineffectual and was not ready to secure the subjects, feudalism, created with subjects (vassals) swearing constancy to capable master for insurance in return for military administration. As the administration weakened further, the masters picked up control of more grounds and more men ready to battle for them; thus, their energy developed. Manorialism created ...

The Red-Figured Kylix with Athlete is typical of the Greek terracotta pottery produced during this period. Upon viewing it closely, it appears to be in very good condition, and there is not much proof regarding its age since it is practically brand new. The terracotta material lends itself to beautiful work, especially in the way it is portrayed. The Greek and Roman cultures had exquisite pieces of art in their curriculum and one of the most famous of the artists was Euphronios whose workshop was constantly on the lookout for talented artists to produce such works. The Kylix is ...

The Red-Figured Kylix with Athlete is typical of the Greek terracotta pottery produced during this period. Upon viewing it closely, it appears to be in very good condition, and there is not much proof regarding its age since it is practically brand new. The terracotta material lends itself to beautiful work, especially in the way it is portrayed. The Greek and Roman cultures had exquisite pieces of art in their curriculum and one of the most famous of the artists was Euphronios whose workshop was constantly on the lookout for talented artists to produce such works. The Kylix is ...

Introduction

The remains of ancient theaters of the Roman and Greek world are today scattered around the Mediterranean. The Greek theaters were not only very large, but also open-air structures build on the slope of a hill. On the other hand, the Romans theaters had different features from those of the Greeks. For instance, they were built on foundations which provided a strong anchorage for them. This paper exclusively compares and contrasts the Greek and Roman theater building structure and how they changed and developed. It does this by focusing on the features of the Greek and Roman buildings, comparing their similarities and ...

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This led to humananity all over the world making up tales about those phenomenon, which resulted in the invention of gods and supernatural beings to provide the needed explanation. All the creation myths all over the world are similar in certain ways to one another, and that is exploration of human efforts of explaining the origins of the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and the stars, the animal life on their home planet. The best known sources for Greek-Roman mythology include Homer, Hesiod, later Roman poets such as Ovid, and Greek tragic poets, which give us an approximate ...

2. How did the ancient Greeks perceive the Greek mythical tradition from the days of Homer and Hesiod up to the spread of Christianity during the Roman Empire? History of the Greeks is the most fascinating considering some of the great writers that keeps the memories of the culture in literature. This also has a link with early Christianity, which is also written in the most read book in the world, the bible. In this paper, we shall be discussing the influence of early Greek writers on modern Christian writers. We shall also be looking at the relationship between ...

The Greek and Roman Influences on Culture, Science, and Religion

The Greek and Roman Influences on Culture, Science, and Religion The Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, and the Protestant Reformation were the most important cultural, scientific, and religious movements between 1400 and 1700 in Europe. However, those movements were not based exclusively on the observations and reasoning of scholars and artists, but the influence of ancient Greek and Roman teachings, which was forgotten during the Middle Ages between the 5th and 15th century, played a significant role in inspiring those movements. The revival of knowledge in science, art, and technology from those ancient civilizations was the trigger for implementing changes in ...

Ancient Greece and Rome were very familiar with the concepts of mass entertainment in the form of theaters, games and races, although these were quite different civilizations from the modern world in many ways, such as the absence of television, radio, computers and other forms of electronic mass communications. There was no concept of a 24-hour news cycle or a wide variety of information and entertainment programs offered by cable and satellite television and the Internet. Most people lived at or below the subsistence level, and no middle class or system of mass production, consumption and distribution existed. Almost always the ...

In classical mythology, the Greek goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) is the virgin protector of fields, hunters, forests, mountains, wild places and animals, and her temples and shrines existed in throughout the Mediterranean Sea and Middle East up until the Christian era. Her temple at Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and had been constructed on a spot considered scared for thousands of years. In addition to the Greeks and Romans, Artemis was known under various names to the Minoans, Persians, Etruscans and many other ancient peoples, dating back long before recorded history. In the Greek ...

The Renaissance produced a wide range of influential artists, many of whom are lauded as the most talented artists of all time. However, the long-lasting influence of the Renaissance lies in the successors of the most famous Renaissance artists, such as Bernini. Bernini came into his own during the ending years of the Renaissance, and his new sculptural and architectural techniques helped to usher in the Baroque era of art and architecture. Bernini was an Italian, and was fortunate enough to be born into an era in which his skill as an artist and architect was both encouraged and supported ...

Birds have been applied in poetic imagery since time immemorial. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries apply birds in the same taste and scale. Ordinarily, the common thread in the use of birds is the position it assumes in the poetry. Birds tend to represent two contrasting yet essential matters. That is freedom and captivity. Free birds and their lives have been applied across the centuries’ poetry to represent freedom of the people, of the beauty of love and freedom. On the other hand, the same birds have been applied illustratively to show the concept of captivity. The latter applies ...

"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards, our dwellings shape us", so says Winston Churchill (Drmardy.com) in the House of Commons in 1944. Although he said this in various different ways, sometimes referring to "dwellings" as "buildings", this statement has made a profound impact on how much I wanted to be an archaeologist. I share Churchill's view that buildings, or any forms of art or architecture, initially assume the characteristics of the maker. Soon enough, when complete, the makers adopt the meanings the creation depicts. This is exactly what happened to me with the appreciation I have for the Arts. Thus, ...

This paper intends to analyze homer’s Odyssey and Vergil’s Aeneid in order to find out similarities as well as differences between the descriptions of underworld and afterlife as portrayed in the two literary works. Further, Homer and Virgil two great ancient authors along with their reputed works are compared to know about their views on underworld and afterlife. It is interesting to see that what makes these two literary works similar to each other is what makes them different from each other. A number of scholars believe that homer made considerable influence on religious views of ...

Gillette Venus Vibrant Advertisement Snapshot for Women

Advertisements and commercials depend on their ability to be in touch with targeted spectators by utilizing shared frameworks, which are at the core of all types of communication that exist. In communication, advertisers must make use of dominant ideas, stereotypes and principles to ascertain that every spectator can comprehend and suitably interpret the content for a targeted demographic (Fowles 88).

Gillette Fusion Advert

Gillette Fusion advert is obviously male orientated. Its product is intended for men as the advert utilizes principles and codes stereotypically identified in society as masculine. Conventions used are familiar to both women and men, and that their impact differs ...

Omnes viae Romam ducunt, says the old Latin proverb. All roads lead to Rome. The meaning of the saying is clear: there is more than one way to achieve a goal. But this ancient piece of wisdom highlights also the importance of the Eternal City and the whole Roman Empire. Traces of this antique culture can be still recognizable in our todays civilization. The western world can be considered as continuation of the ancient Greek and Roman traditions. Of course, not all inventions and ways of development were inherited by the modern society. Western civilization was also to a great extent ...

In the history of human kind, there is probably no such well-known and often used image as a lion symbol. Those beautiful and strong creatures were accompanying mankind during all its known or conscious history, when people became able to comprehend the surrounding environment, fear threats and warship strength of stronger and braver creatures than themselves. It is true that each epoch and culture had its own interpretation of the lion symbol, but attitude to this animal had always showed the human perception of the animal world in general and its place in the surrounding environment. In order to understand the ...

Rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilization

Throughout the ages of civilizations have risen and fallen. The rise and fall of a civilization is attributable to the loss and gain of a unique economic advantage it held over other civilizations. The Greek and Roman Empires form a formidable part of modern day civilization and worldviews. The major aim of this research is to present the differences in the Greek and Roman civilization. In addition, the papers offers insight into lessons that modern society should learn from the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilization.

The Greek civilization

The scope of Greek civilization varied over the ages because each era had ...