INTERNSHIP REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Sandeep Vootoori (Z1714835) CSCI-690 01/12/2015-05/15/2015 Arete Systems 3601 Algonquin Road‚ Suite 200‚ Rolling Meadows‚ IL 60008. Supervisor: Praveen Ramineni Development Manager‚ Software Development Team Praveen Ramineni 224-616-9682 1. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………. 2 1.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW…………………………………………………. 2 1.2 METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………….. 2 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………
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Areté: A Greek Way of Life The term areté is widely used to describe one of the key values in ancient Greek culture. Most often it is translated to mean “virtue‚” but in essence areté simply means “excellence.” Areté can be used to describe anything‚ and it often was in Greek literature. For example‚ the areté of a bull is not the same as the areté of a man‚ and the areté of a song is different than that of a bull. Of all the literary works in Greek culture‚ two were used as the foundation of
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development of Greece‚ but historians would make a strong case to say that Arête‚ Eunomia‚ and Hellenization are three of the most influential forces that participate in the taming of Greece. Arête can be viewed as a captivating quality that can light a fire of patriotism under the hearts of many‚ while hubris can destroy the reputation of a person and destroy the determination of a rising power. As seen in the Iliad‚ Arête is the main social value of Greek life and is the first spark of allegiance
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Arête can be viewed as a captivating quality that can light a fire of patriotism under the hearts of many‚ while hubris can destroy the reputation of a person and destroy the determination of a rising power. As seen in the Iliad‚ arête is the main social value of Greek life and is the first spark of patriotism for a civilization that is only beginning. In the Iliad‚ the rage of Achilles is a perfect example of hubris in early Greek civilization. When Achilles says‚ “I will not return until Trojans
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perform similar rituals and sacrifices‚ but also these rites were directed to the same group of gods. Specifically the Trojans and Achaeans had a tremendous respect for the dead and the Underworld. Also‚ the philosophies of both cultures centered on‚ arete‚ which for a warrior was excellence determined by a man’s prowess as a soldier during wartime or as an athlete in peace (Chiekova 9/11). Another parallel of the cultures was hubris‚ and the refusal to admit one’s wrongdoing because of pride. A final
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and sometimes even those who did not compete (Nestor)‚ received some form of a prize. The prizes included women‚ mares‚ goblets‚ tripods‚ oxen‚ and gold talents. Sometimes additional prizes or increased rewards were given by Achilles. In the Panhellenic games‚ prizes and arete were only awarded to he who took first place. If you were not a winner‚ then you were a loser‚ making second place unimportant. The second difference between the two games was the variety of events. Pale‚ pyx‚ synoris‚ the
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illustrate the importance of arête‚ honor and glory to the Greeks. The Iliad is an awe-inspiring epic poem written by the ancient blind Greek poet‚ Homer‚ filled with art‚ drama‚ love and war. The epic poem recounts several of events during the final few months of the tenth year of the Trojan War. Through the bloody battle‚ the wrath of Achilles‚ and constant intervening of the gods‚ we can find themes of Honor and glory and its effects on Hector and Achilles’ actions‚ their arête‚ as well as the importance
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single Trojan could say that any Greek‚ especially Odysseus‚ would not come without a clever trick. If anyone was unfortunate enough to have guiles up his sleeve‚ he would be considered almost in the rank of a cheater or not a proficient fighter. Arête in council is not a high quality in a man based on the Trojans’ standards‚ while the Greeks view it as highly
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in life is to live with Areté‚ which means “virtue” or “reaching one’s highest potential”. In the poem Iliad‚ Homer writes about the Greek legend the Trojan War‚ one of the most important events in Greek mythology. The poem is not just about the Trojan War‚ but how the hero Achilles rose above his anger. The Trojan War‚ the ten year siege between the city of Troy (Ilium) and the Greek states‚ it tells of the events and battles during that time. The Greek warrior‚ Achilles is the son of Peleus a mortal
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state of Sparta. After this treachery towards Sparta the Spartan kings Brother‚ Agamemnon‚ attacked Troy. The excerpt begins with Paris’s brother‚ Hector‚ another prince of Troy‚ is talking to his wife‚ Andromache‚ just before he goes to fight Achilles. Achilles is a great warrior which has slain many foes with nothing but a scratch including all of Andromache all seven brothers who he fought all at once. Andromache attempts to plead to Hector to flee‚ but his honor and courage strives him to continue
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