civilizations (Attached) 3. Ages of early Greek mythology to Ovid ( Poet of Metamorphoses) a. Origin of humans: sacred clay (wise and rulers) blood of titans (murderous and criminals)‚ and stones(endurance) b. 4 ages as decline: Golden (peace)‚ Silver (seasons &farming)‚ Bronze (war)‚ Iron (mining‚ deforestation‚ crime). 4. Dominant and alternate cultural themes in the Iliad Audience: upper-class men Purpose: cultural propaganda. Greek Heros= models of courage & skill to men (what
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<b>ORIGINS OF ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA</b><br>Theater was born in Attica‚ an Ionic region of Greece. It originated from the ceremonial orgies of Dionysos but soon enough its fields of interest spread to various myths along with historic facts. As ancient drama was an institution of Democracy‚ the great tragic poets Aeschylus‚ Sophocles‚ Euripides as well as the comedian Aristophanes elevated public debate and political criticism to a level of aesthetic achievement. Euripides and the ethologist Menandros
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between Greek and Roman political structures? Answer: Similarities: emphasis on aristocratic principles with some democratic elements‚ localism‚ and city-state units. Differences: Rome had more emphasis on unifying laws and more success in developing institutions for empire. (Students could be assigned some additional reading on this topic.) 2) What is the significance of the Hellenistic period in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean history? Answer: This period saw the spread of Greek cultural
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Describe the contributions of the Greeks and Romans to Western Civilization‚ explaining their accomplishments and the classical virtues they developed. The Greeks and Romans contributions to western civilization cannot be over stated. They were vital in many ways to future generations. Both through science the arts and the frameworks of future governments Greeks were one of the first great civilized societies in the Western area. They started like many societies at this time
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A History of Ancient Greece The Greek Genius Author: Robert Guisepi Date: 1998 The Greeks were the first to formulate many of the Western world’s fundamental concepts in politics‚ philosophy‚ science‚ and art. How was it that a relative handful of people could bequeath such a legacy to civilization? The definitive answer may always elude the historian‚ but a good part of the explanation lies in environmental and social factors. Unlike the Near Eastern monarchies‚ the polis was not
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Roman and Greek Cultures by Brooke Rhodes Diana Hansen Art History 106 The Roman and Greek era is one of the most interesting and captivating times in history. From the epic poetry to the wars of Julius Caesar‚ nothing compares. Though we read about the Greeks and the Romans‚ there are a lot of similarities and differences between them both. The Greeks keep the heart of human circumstances in matters of love or war and government or social behavior (Greeks). Unlike the Greeks‚ the Roman
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Unit 1 – Introduction to humanities – Greek and Roman Culture AIU Online – HUMA214 June 19‚ 2013 Abstract This is an informative and comparative essay that will analyze two cultures: Greece and Rome. It will describe the similarities and differences in both cultures in terms of art‚ government‚ history‚ social class‚ etc. INTRODUCTION There are many ways that Greek and Roman cultures can be alike; depending on the early part or later part. Also there are many ways they can be very different;
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Greeks vs. Romans Amber Eagler HUMA215-1204A-10 Mr. Lynn August 22‚ 2012 Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the Greek and Roman Cultures. This paper compares and contrasts distinguishing elements or features of early Greek and Roman cultures‚ including illustrative or significant examples of the various features. This paper discusses the elements of both Greek and Roman culture such as: government and geographical terrain‚ economics and trade practices‚ art and architecture‚ and
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ancient greeks Nyx (Night): the abstract concept of night given to a few human characteristics. Union of Nyx and Erebus (Darkness) produced their opposites‚ aether ”Radiance” and herma “day” Legends (Sagas) Latin word is Legenda “something that must be read”. Originated referred to Christian Stories of the saints. Stories of great deeds from humans. (Semi-divine)‚ usually narrates the events of the human past Stories of the Trojan war and the exploits of Achilles and the other Greek heroes fit
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Cultural Topics November 11‚ 2012 Abstract In this assignment I will compare and contrast Greek and Roman Culture. I will discuss the likes and differences of their government‚ geographic terrain‚ economics‚ trade practices‚ art‚ architecture‚ philosophies‚ and religious beliefs. Greek Terrain- city states separated by hilly countryside and all near water Art- ideal artistic form (Superior to Roman art) Economy- grew wheat‚ produced‚ wine and olive oil; thought trading was degrading
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