INDEX ABSTRACT 2 Introduction 3 INFORMATION 4 History 4 THANKSGIVING AT PLYMOUTH 4 THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS 6 THANKSGIVING’S ANCIENT ORIGINS 7 REFERENCES 8 ABSTRACT The tradition started when in 1620 a group of men‚ woman and children left England on a ship called Mayflower. They were pilgrims and they wanted to start a new life in the New World. The voyage was very hard. They were cold and hungry and most of them died. The voyage took 66 days and they landed on the north-east coast
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characters are based on mythological figures‚ including the Moirae‚ or Fates‚ of Greek mythology‚ who decided mortal life and death. Some women in mythology‚ such as Andromeda from the Greek myths‚ were present solely to be rescued and protected by heroic characters such as Perseus. Others were more proactive; Ariadne‚ lover of the Greek hero Theseus‚ equipped him with a sword and a ball of twine so he could defeat the
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Achilles‚ son of Peleus‚ King of Myrmidons‚ and Thetis‚ sea nymph‚ comes to Troy as part of a Greek force led by King Agamemnon. Unlike most protagonists‚ Achilles does not develop significantly over the course of the epic. “Swift” Achilles‚ having been a famed and valiant soldier‚ was sought after and loved by all‚ except his adversary Agamemnon. He was a prominent warrior known for his great strength that actually caused the Achaeans to win many battles. How was Achilles such a bloodlust hero
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The birth of the Greek goddess Athena was more than unusual‚ it was truly amazing! It was the headache to end all headaches! Zeus‚ the mighty king of the Olympian deities‚ regretted having swallowed his first wife‚ Metis. When Zeus had learned that she was pregnant‚ he feared that she was carrying the son that had been prophesied to supplant him on the throne. Though swallowing Metis had seemed a good idea at the time‚ it was now causing him great suffering which eventually proved to be totally
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Greece is the most prominent civilization and achievement in the history. Greek created many achievements in architecture‚ art‚ philosophy‚ mathematics and science. It occupied a very important position in the history of world culture. Moreover‚ there are no doubt that the contributions to the human society had a significant impact on the history. Also‚ There are some of the Greek achievements which still have impact on the world. Some information of achievements are below architecture and philosophy
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Greek Prevalence: Sports Since ancient times Greece has been one of the most influential cultures to ever grace the Earth. Whether it be entertainment‚ education‚ or philosophy‚ Greece has had a big impact throughout history. They were pioneers and one of the greatest things they did pioneer were the olympics which are still prevalent to this day‚ and it is not excluded to certain people; It is something people from all countries and cultures can take pride in. When talking about a tradition that
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foundations of society and government during these eras. The reemergence of Greek Civilization between 100-750 B.C.E. introduced the writings of Homer. Influenced by Near Eastern mythology and fables that embedded teachings used to educate the masses on social behaviors and morality‚ Homer expressed the Greek social value of arête (excellence) through his oral lyricism (a vital characteristic that bonded Greek cultural traditions). His epic tales of the Iliad and the Odyssey encompass the cultural relevancies
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Greek Theater During the times nearing the greek views of westernization and ideas relating to the enlightenment that would later arise‚ Greek plays began gaining popularity. Since the plays represented the current events‚ they were taken very seriously by the populous. They often challenged the social norms and were seen as controversial. The development of plays was an important achievement for Greece‚ as it inspired many current traditions. Greek plays were most commonly staged in open-air theatres
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Greek and Persian civilizations have both left a lasting impression on the modern world with their political‚ cultural‚ and military practices. Greeks left a very rich cultural history with their philosophy‚ literature‚ and science influencing peoples from southwest Asian to western Europe. The Persians‚ more specifically the Achaemenid empire‚ were very successful in expanding and governing a vast empire that included many different types of peoples. They demonstrated
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Mythology in Ancient Greece were looked upon with the utmost importance‚ the Greek myths and tales of religion explained the unexplainable‚ gave reason to live and a sense of stability to a community. Ancient Greek myths can make the protagonist or other main character a role model in the way that they author writes them. The reader can also obtain life lessons from the myth or legend. A worthy illustration of this is the Ancient Greek god Apollo‚ who is a wealthy king a‚ affectionate father‚ a dependable
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