name was Nohbdy. Because he did this‚ he saved his life as well as the lives of his men. This is proof that he possessed intelligence‚ a good quality. He shows another characteristic‚ strength‚ on page 939 by stringing the bow. All of the suitors were unsuccessful at stringing the bow‚ but Odysseus was able to string it on the first try. This showed his superior strength. Page 908‚ however‚ depicts Odysseus displaying foolishness by taunting the Cyclops. Because of this Polyphemus cursed him. This shows
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Turkic and Mongolian horsemen from Inner Asia were probably the world’s earliest fiddlers. Their two-stringed upright fiddles were strung with horsehair strings‚ played with horsehair bows‚ and often feature a carved horse’s head at the end of the neck. ... The violins‚ violas‚ and cellos we play today‚ and whose bows are still strung with horsehair‚ are a legacy of the nomads.[3] It is believed that these instruments eventually spread to China‚ India‚ the Byzantine Empire and the Middle East‚ where
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bredache. Generalities in the Division of Labor by Gender‚ based on Data from 185 Societies‚ talk about how individuals pick their own gender during the Bow Ritual Ceremony. After a child has reached puberty they participate in the ceremony‚ which involves them either picking up a basket or a bow. If a boy were to pick up a basket instead of a bow during this ceremony‚ he would assume the identity of a two spirited person. The identity of the person in the Native American culture is decided by the
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right arm. Knights had tiny metal links interlaced and Full plates of metal. Another example‚ is that the Samurais and Knights had similar weapons they use swords and Bows. Samurais and Knights have similar weapons‚ they both use swords and Bows typically in war and knights use longbows‚ Crossroads‚ and swords‚ Samurais used Bows and swords. When you look at the armor and weapon aspect of Samurais and Knights‚ you will find more similarities than differences. They both used the same weapons and
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Engineering Drawing * Is the language of engineers and technicians. The accuracy and neatness of engineering drawing depends on the quality of the instruments used. With good instruments‚ the drawing can be prepared easily‚ quickly and accurately. Therefore‚ the knowledge of different drawing instruments and materials‚ methods of using them and the preparatory works to be completed before commencing the drawing is very important. Uses of Engineering Instruments 1. Drawing Board - A drawing
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India is a vibrant amalgamation of varied ethnic groups‚ climate‚ cultures‚ regions and traditions. As such‚ many people visiting the country for the first time find it uniquely different. You will find many conservatively dressed Indian women flocking the temple entrance. There are millions of illiterates in the Indian subcontinent; there are also those who are the driving force behind the booming IT industry in India. Perhaps‚ the one thing that is going to take you by surprise and
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The epic poem the “Iliad” is arguably one of mans most well known novel or book behind the Bible and the Odyssey (sequel to Iliad). The Iliad‚ and Odyssey for this matter where ancient texts written by Homer. The Iliad is a story set approximately 1194-1184 BC about the Trojan War and the ten year siege of Troy. This battle has many famous mythical figures such as Achilles the leader of the Myrmidons‚ Helen the princess that ran off with Paris which sparked the battle. Helen was the wife of King
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After a lengthy struggle‚ 72 years‚ for women’s suffrage the females of the era finally won their right to vote (Independence para. 1). The people who worked for generations to achieve such great advancements in the 1920’s world entered politics (Independence para. 1). Many people played a large role in the betterment of the American society including: Carrie Chapman Catt‚ Alice Paul‚ and Margaret Sanger (Independence para. 1). Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters to improve voting
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Zen in the Art of Archery‚ by Eugen Herrigel describes the ritualistic arts of discipline and focus that the Zen religion focuses around. In this book‚ Herrigel describes many aspects of how archery is‚ in fact‚ not a sport‚ but an art form‚ and is very spiritual to those in the east. The process he describes shows how he overcame his initial inhibitions and began to look toward new ways of seeing and understanding. In the beginning of the book Herrigel tells us that he is writing about a ritual
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attention to the etiquette and custom when people met together in the old days. At that time‚ people must make a bow with hands folded in front‚ worship on bended knees or pay respects to the others according to their social status. Worship on bended knees is a posture to show compliment to others‚ in order to symbolize the rating of society. While people of the same generation always make a bow with hands folded in front. Besides‚ the titles of Milord‚ madam and panjandrum were popular used. Due to the
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