In its early days‚ Sparta was social‚ and had contact with other city-states. Until‚ they made some drastic changes. They became warlike‚ and were almost undefeatable in land battle. Eventually‚ they built a fleet as well. Today‚ Sparta is well known for being the strongest‚ and most warlike of the ancient Greek city-states. Founded in the 10th century B.C.‚ Sparta was originally a social city-state‚ its people traded with other city-states‚ and craftsmen produced fine vases and metal workings. “The
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For example‚ many Christians probably don’t contemplate the ways redemptive violence is at the heart of their religion. A classic example of the myth of redemptive violence is found in the elaborate poem The Odyssey. Many elements of violence and how we associate with violence are explored within the multitude of pages of this tale. In book nine Odysseus has to confront Polythemus‚ the Cyclops who is Poseidon’s son. Odysseus and his men where trapped within Polythemus’s cave‚ which had wine and
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was Alexander so important? How did he change the world? Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia in 356 BC to King Philip and Queen Olympia. King Philip was absent most of his life and the prince grew to resent him‚ and at age 13 the King assigned the famous philosopher‚ Aristotle‚ to teach him art‚ philosophy‚ poetry‚ drama‚ science and politics. Aristotle also taught him the works of Homer‚ and Alexander was greatly inspired by the warrior Achilles. He completed his
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Changing The Dress Code Change school dress code because people dress in there own style. People do not follow the code they wear what they want anyway. Some students express there selfs with stuff that they wear. The teachers wear what they want so we should be able to. The school bord do not buy are cloths so they should not tell use what to wear. We should be allowed to wear shorts and half shirts and stuff cause it be them days wear it is hot and when it is hot you do not want to follow
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to avenge the death of her son. () Whereas Achilles is a head-strong war hero of the Trojan War. He killed Hector‚ prince of the Trojan’s. () Achilles knowing as a result of the death of Hector‚ he would have the fate a a young death. () Both of these heroes are noble men to their people. Both Achilles and Beowulf were brave and courageous. Beowulf with his super human strength defeating monsters that killed many‚ yet still won. () Then there is Achilles knowing what his fate holds if he avenges the
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parents to send him at the front as officer. Unfortunately‚ the war ended before he was given this opportunity. Himmler was disappointed by the sudden German defeat and by the shameful peace terms inflicted by the new Republic. This caused him to change from a role model to what he became in the aftermath. In 1923‚ he participated to the failed overthrow of Munich by Hitler. In this period‚ Himmler’s thought combined with the ambition of making carrier. In 1925 he enrolled in the SS. Here Himmler’s
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Moore English Literature 3 April 2011 Most Honorable Character: Hector or Achilles? Honor: honesty‚ fairness‚ or integrity in one ’s beliefs and actions; this is the definition by which these two characters‚ Hector and Achilles‚ ought to be judged. By taking this definition to heart‚ Achilles is far from honorable. Throughout the Iliad‚ Achilles acts on rage and revenge. “Rage-Goddess‚ sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles‚ murderous‚ doomed‚ that cost the Achaens countless losses‚ hurling down to
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This piece of artwork‚ promptly titled Thetis Bringing Armor to Achilles‚ was created by Benjamin West in 1806. It depicts the scene in book 19 of The Iliad in which Thetis brings his son‚ Achilles‚ a set of armor that was made by Hephaestus during the Trojan War. Benjamin West (1738-1820) was born in Pennsylvania and was an Anglo-American painter of historical scenes who had created multiple versions of this portrayal during his lifetime (Wikipedia). This version‚ made in 1806‚ is located in
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Ziyu Wang HBC Section 1 Donald Fette January 26‚ 2009 Raging Achilles: Achilles’ Tragic Flaw In the Iliad‚ Homer’s character Achilles embodies many of the characteristics of a hero including strength‚ quickness‚ leadership‚ and particularly‚ courage. During the Trojan War‚ Achilles battles courageously‚ destroying and killing every man in his path without any sign of fear or retreat. No Achaean questions his abilities nor do they doubt his bravery; they cite him as one of their greatest
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clock‚ a million things running through her mind. Another student sits at a desk at the same time. Knowing a certain thing that has to be done‚ she gets up from her desk with the promise to return later that evening. The difference: one student is enrolled in online courses. While regular campus courses provide a great education with a friendly-learning environment‚ online-courses can aid a student in a fast-paced‚ independent education. Being enrolled in a campus course requires the student to attend
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