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Gilgamesh, Genesis: Comparing Floods

This essay contrasts and compares the way that the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and Genesis describe the Flood. The writer argues that the ...

Ancient Greece and Homosexuality

In a paper of five pages, the writer looks at homosexuality in the culture of ancient Greece. Nuanced insights into the topic are ...

The Hellenistic Period

This paper explores the ways the ancient views of religion changed in response to the philosophical schools. There are three sour...

The Origin of Paper Gunpowder Alcohol and the Compass

The author compares the importance of these inventions alongside many other technological inventions that trace their roots to anc...

The Tragic Hero in Carlito's Way and High Sierra

Carlito's Way and High Sierra both feature tragic, doomed anti-heroes and the path that led to their destruction. This research pa...

Greek Plays and the Use of Messengers

In twelve pages this research paper examines how messengers were used in the plays of ancient Greece. Eight sources are cited in ...

Power and Pathos/National Gallery of Art

This paper describes an exhibit currently be shown at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The exhibit features ancient...

Civilization and its Characteristics

This paper offers an evaluation of ancient Egyptian civilization and how it demonstrates the defining characteristics of civilizat...

The Theatre of Ancient Greece

This 12 page paper gives an overview of the history of the theatre in ancient Greece and the connection with mythology. This paper...

"Troy" (2004) and Homer's Iliad

This essay discusses Homer's ancient classic epic, The Iliad, and the film Troy (2004, directed by William Petersen), indicating ...

Attitudes towards Slavery in the Old Testament

This paper offers an overview of Old Testament scripture that pertains to how the ancient Israelites regarded slavery and the fun...

Overview, Ancient Greek Amphora

This research paper presents a discussion that focuses on an ancient Greek amphora from the Attic period that depicts Herakles and...

Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization Characteristics

In five pages this research paper discusses the characteristics of ancient Tigris and Euphrates river valley civilization of the S...

Wig and its History

was some gap until the latter part of the Middle Ages. It was not until the sixteenth century that the wig became a generally ac...

Ancient Societies' Marital Customs

This paper contrasts and compares the marital customs and women's roles in various ancient societies in 5 pages. Five sources are...

Pericles' Funeral Oration

In an essay consisting of five pages the comment that city is the best teacher of man by ancient Greek poet Simonides is examined ...

Epic Heroes Gilgamesh and Hercules and Violence

In ten pages this paper discusses how violence is portrayed in the heroic epics of ancient Greece and Mesopotamia. Six sources ar...

The History and Utilization of Acupuncture

In fifteen pages acupuncture or the ancient Chinese technique of stimulating pressure points is discussed through definitions, his...

Scholars of Ancient Times Debating Religion

as well. Brahman: In some way, I believe I can vouch for our religion as being a way of life, but perhaps in a different sense. Fo...

Ancient Greece's Pre-Socratic Philosophy

In five pages this report discusses the pre Socratic ancient Greek philosophy of seventh century BC Ionia. Three sources are cite...

Ancient Rome, Family, and Marriage

ghost stories and one even entailed the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius (2001). Included are a wide array of characters inclusive of the ...

Lysistrata's Character

In five pages Lysistrata as featured in the famous ancient Greek play is the focus of this character analysis. Three sources are ...

Mesopotamia and its Significance

(Kjeilen). Sumer, though, corresponds with the center of what would become Babylonia. From its early development, Sumer demo...

Describing Life in Persia

entitled Gates of Fire, as well as others, one can get a sense of how the Persians lived at the time. In the novel, Pressfield foc...

Theme of Nature The Canterbury Tales and Beowulf

understanding the deeper connections and interpretations of the characters who populate Chaucers work. Those deeper connections cl...

Ancient World and Art

called herself the Goddess (1989). In ancient Egypt it seemed as if dynastic power had passed through females even when the Pharao...

Past Slavery Patterns

only tolerated and accepted, but also embraced as part of daily life (Anonymous, 2001). In most early societies, slavery seems to...

Ideologies of Machiavelli, Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle on Democratic Rule

of the United States. Without the philosophies of those that lived in the centuries prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence...

Status and Role of Women in 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' by Homer

so "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are rare glimpses into the feminine status in what was essentially a strict Greek patriarchy. Wh...

Popularity of Herakles or Hercules

In five pages the enduring popularity of this ancient Greek myth is examined. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....