The Viking Rus The Viking Rus In the early 9th century‚ the Rus‚ a group of Vikings from the modern-day area of Sweden (Logan 2005: 180-207)(etymonline.com)‚ became loosely organized under the Rus ’ Khaganate. The ruler of the Rus during their Anatolian expedition in 839 was called chaganus (i.e. Khaqan) (Golden 1982: 77-92). In 860‚ the Rus invaded the Byzantine Empire‚ and subsequently launched several wars with the Byzantine Empire and expeditions to the Caspian Sea. The early leaders of Rus
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began to tell in eloquent detail the stories of those living during the Dark Ages and‚ thusly‚ the famines‚ plagues‚ and pandemics that cursed the time. More dreadful lists followed this‚ however‚ discussing varying religions of the time‚ such as Paganism. This discussion ultimately transgressed into the tale of Christianity’s and Catholism’s supremacy during the medieval era. Here‚ Manchester told of Aurelius Augustinus‚ who had an incredible impact on Christianity. One of his
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If nothing else‚ the Cannonball Read is teaching me that the more I care about a book‚ the harder it is for me to write about it. In the light of recent personal events‚ I was having a hard time delving into Jane Eyre’s love story without my own romantic baggage weighing my interpretation down. At the very least‚ I can still say that I bristle whenever someone compares the Twilight series to Charlotte Bronte’s best known novel. However‚ I didn’t want to spend the review going on and on about how
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Analyzing a Stunning Painting: Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” Mythology has been part of the people for a long time now. People have adopted stories that make it possible to enlighten on how some aspects used to be in the past. Myths are aspects that form part of every culture‚ and are mostly used to give a meaning to varying issues. Since the inception of art‚ artists have developed the tendency of being influenced by myths in the development of varied artworks. To some extent‚ the artworks have
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Constantine the great began to rule around 272 AD circa and during this time period‚ he accomplished achievements that greatly influenced Roman philosophy‚ culture‚ geography‚ and most importantly religion. Throughout Constantine’s lifetime he became a well-appreciated military victor‚ effective ruler‚ founder of the Byzantine empire‚ and the first emperor of Rome to embrace Christianity. Despite these significant fulfillments‚ Constantine faced many obstacles under the supervision and training of
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Tattooing and Religion In today’s society‚ people have many ways of expressing themselves. From the clothes they wear to the activities they partake in. These different things all make up who you want to represent yourself as. One type of self expression is a bit different than these normal ways. This particular type of self expression is called body modification. Body modification is a process where you change your body somehow by modifying a part of it. Some of the different types of body
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received territories in return for recognizing Sforza’s right to the duchy 4. Renaissance Italians invented the machinery of modern diplomacy 5. In a number of fiery sermons between 1491 and 1494‚ Savonarola attacked what he considered the paganism and moral vice of the city 6. The invasion of Italy in 1494 by the French king Charles VIII 7. In 1508 his cousin and heir‚ Louis XII‚ formed the league of Cambrai II. Intellectual Hallmarks of the Renaissance A. The Renaissance was
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the past. This includes some of the warriors‚ leaders‚ and battles that took place. The aspects of good and evil can be found in the form of revenge‚ fate‚ loyalty‚ honor‚ and fame. Finally‚ throughout the epic tale there are many examples of how Paganism and Christianity were quite real and alive during that
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The original manuscript of the ‘Battle of Maldon’ was destroyed in the Ashburnham House fire in 1731. Some of the poem has been lost however‚ it is not entirely clear how much. Consequently‚ this poem is a particularly difficult poem to comprehend as it is unclear what this poem is clearly trying to convey as readers are unsure what the entirety of the poem is about due to the loss of the beginning and end of the manuscript. The ‘Battle of Maldon’ poses a challenge to scholars as there are two
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shame is a sin. St. Augustine’s pioneering work‚ City of God‚ depicted a political point of Rome plundered by certain groups of people which pagans believed‚ under Constantine‚ the Roman Empire decided to intake Christianity rather than withstand paganism. The first book of the City of God is organized into many sections that are subdivided to focus on the deaths of many people living in the empire. St. Augustine attempts to respond to numerous exigencies revolving many aspects in a Christian manner
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