Acropolis and the Parthenon within it. Although there is an acropolis in almost every Greek state‚ the one in Athens is the most notable. It has been the focus of Ancient Greece for times to come. The Acropolis is a citadel that sits on top of an elevated land (Mark‚ 2009). Within this citadel are various buildings such as the Parthenon‚ the Erechtheion‚ the Propylaia‚ and the Temple of Athena Nike. It is where discourse and debates on philosophy‚ matters on politics‚ and so on were conducted. More importantly
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stars o Two Cities‚ Noble scenes (Troy & Greece/ Ilion and?) o Weddings in one (This could be Helen and Menelaos’ wedding) o Before or After the Trojan war? o Wartime then‚ whether to sack the town or treat for half all the treasures stored in the citadel o Ares led the way and Pallas Athena (Trojan & Greek Side) o Likely place for ambush – river – Akhilleus’ killing spree o Two lookouts – Spies? Or the Gods? o Or this could be the part about the lying dream atack of the Greeks o Two lookouts
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"There is no historical basis for the Trojan War‚ the location of Troy is debatable and therefore there is little conclusive evidence to support the Iliad" For years the ancient story of Troy and the epic Trojan War has sparked dispute among archaeologists. Did it really happen? Was there a troy like the one Homer describes? What caused it? Historians are today still trying to prove the existence of troy and the Trojan War. Our main source of interest in troy and the Trojan War is the Iliad
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not mention Marvin Gardens until the very end. He does this because every other block on the board is located in Atlantic City‚ and these places are run down and poor. Marvin Gardens is not in the city and is “the ultimate outwash of monopoly‚ is a citadel and sanctuary of the middle class.”‚ which means that Marvin Gardens is a relatively nice place unlike the other spots
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natural resources and by the external and internal trade routes that existed. With populations ranging between 35-41‚000 peoplei he cities themselves had various layouts‚ most likely for utilitarian purposes‚ both Harappan and Mohenjo-daro have a citadel mound that is quite distinct from the lower
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Alternate Outcome US intelligence community had several chances to change the outcome of the Tet Offensive. Gathering and dissemination of intelligence were critically overlooked. The imagery of massing of large enemy formation along with built up supply lines we key indicators that could have been eliminated. The capture of two VC soldiers that had propaganda reporting for the occupation of South Vietnam could have to be correlated with other reporting which could have to identify the true threat
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Theme: Glorification of Rome BOOK I * Explains Juno’s reason for hating the Trojans; it was predicted that ‘there was rising from the blood of Troy a race of men who in days to come would overthrow this Tyrian citadel; a people proud in war and rulers of a great empire’ (refers to Punic wars‚ three wars between Rome and Carthage from 264BC to 146BC) * Glorification of Rome * Role of Prophecy and Fate * Describing Neptune‚ Virgil uses the extended simile of the calming of the
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Introduction Both in The Wretched of the Earth and The Battle of Algiers we are presented with the harsh reality that is the French colony of Algiers during the post-war period. Both works focus very strongly on the use of violence but both adopt a very different approach in justifying its use. On one hand‚ The Battle of Algiers presents us with an ever-escalating conflict in which neither of the parties of the conflict seems entirely right. On the other hand‚ Fanon argues that violence is a catharsis
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turned into pigs. Odysseus’s first true signs of leadership can be seen when he leads his troops during the Trojan War. As it says in the book‚ “ Tell me‚ Muse‚ of the man of ways‚ who has driven far journeys‚ after he had sacked Troy’s sacred citadel…” (Book 1 lines 1-3). Odysseus had the courage and bravery to go off to war for his country. At times Troy was considered to be the strongest military in the world. He left his family‚ his people and his land. A leader is someone who is respected
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If there was one award the film Mad Max: Fury Road deserved at the 2016 Oscars‚ it was Costume Design. Costume designer Jennifer Beavan did an exemplary job of creating a wardrobe for each of the characters that wholly encompassed the gritty‚ war-torn world they inhabited. Not only were these costumes aesthetically pleasing‚ but each one told a unique story about its owner. It is especially important to take note of the costumes worn by the diverse variety of female characters‚ both leading
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