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    Period 5 Mr. Ryan 5/25/2010 The ancient Greek and ancient Roman religion was the belief in gods. 
They had similar beliefs‚ but also immeasurable differences. It was composed of many meaningful gods and goddesses that all played a part in the everyday life of the average Roman and Greek person of that time. 
They believed in something called polytheism. It is the belief of many gods‚ each given a personality and purpose. And was the subject of many myths and legends that would be told for

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    Pegasus is a famous constellation within Greek mythology about a winged horse. Pegasus has a story of a him coming out of Medusa and beheading her and that is how he came into this world as a magical horse in Greek mythology. Pegasus is a constellation that has a shape in it called the “Great Square.” Another constellation is tied in with Pegasus in a way that it is a horse but a much smaller version of Pegasus and its heads are touching as if they are in love. That constellation is named “Equuleus

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    INTRODUCTION 1. How were the Greek gods different from those of the Egyptians? Be specific Pg.5 2. Though they were considered to be immortal‚ what negative characteristics did the Greek gods often display? Pg. 9 3. Hamilton says that Greek mythology was more explanation than religion. What types of things did the myths explains? Pg. 10-11 PART ONE 4. List several identifying details about each one of the following A. Cronus Pg.18 B. Zeus Pg. 20-22 C. Hera Pg. 22-23 D. Poseidon

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    Throughout centuries‚ different cultures have developed their own beliefs about life and death‚ and therefore there is a wide diversity of what cultures value the most. While Greeks value life and glory‚ Egyptians believed in immortality and the soul. The views of these cultures can be appreciated through their art; and their views about death‚ specifically‚ can be seen in sarcophagi and coffins. Both Egyptian and Greek art had different approaches to the building of their coffins‚ and these differences

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    Tattoos in Western Culture The art of tattooing has changed in modern times quite drastically. It is slowly becoming more acceptable to own and display tattoos on one’s body. In more conservative times‚ those with tattoos were looked on as social outcast‚ turned down for jobs and seen as strange outsiders. However‚ within the past half century‚ tattoos have steadily become more acceptable. Millions of people in America now proudly tattoo their skin‚ with everything from religious symbols to

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    There are 12 main Olympian in the Greek Mythology‚ there is Zeus‚ Ares‚ Hephaestus‚ Hermes‚ Athena‚ and many more. In the article “Ares” by Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia‚ Ares was the god of war and he was called Mars by the Romans. In another article By Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia “Hephaestus”‚ it states that Hephaestus was the god of craftsmen and was called by the Romans Vulcan. “Hermes” and “Athena”‚ both by Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia state that Hermes was the god of travelers‚

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    Captains Log Chapter: The Cyclops The Setting: The Cyclops cave Conflict: Polyphemus is a huge man who eats humans. Complications: They are trapped in the cave of the Cyclops and the only one who can open the door is Polyphemus. Climax: Odysseus and his men stab him in the eye and when morning came to let the sheep in to the pasture they held on to the belly. Denouement: The men escape two men were eaten. Character: Polyphemus who was the one-eyed monster son of Poseidon. Archetype:

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    GREEK MYTHOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT Hades - He was made lord of the underworld‚ ruling over the dead. He is a greedy god who is greatly concerned with increasing his subjects. Those whose calling increase the number of dead were seen favorably by him. He was also the god of wealth‚ due to the precious metals mined from the earth. His wife was Persephone whom Hades abducted. The underworld itself was often called Hades. It was divided into two regions: Erebus‚ where the dead pass as soon as they

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    This Guide in particular will teach how Greek and Indian societies expect a model citizen to behave. Indian cultures value bravery‚ selflessness‚ and the dedication to duty‚ or “dharma.” Their gods and/or goddesses are valued‚ but duty—not will—is valued above all. In addition‚ the properties of heroes are also upheld though differently from

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    Born on the sunny island of Delos‚ Apollo was one of the most important of the twelve gods in Greek mythology. He was associated with many essential things including; the arts (poetry‚ art‚ dance‚ and music)‚ medicine and healing‚ the sun‚ truth‚ law‚ and knowledge and philosophy. He was the son of the Greek god Zeus‚ and nymph Leto. His siblings included his twin sister Artemis; the god of hunting and wilderness. He is depicted as an ideal handsome athletic youth‚ with curly blonde hair‚ that had

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