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    Chapter 3: comparison of “Warrior” and “Alexander the Great” On the images of the sculptures of “Warrior” and “Alexander the Great” it can be noticed the progress of the Greeks to represent their power through sculptural portraits. Yet, still having the influence of the movement of naturalism, during the classical period the “Greek statuary was much admired” such as the sculpture of “Warrior” in 460-450 BCE and later the one of “Alexander the Great” from the 3rd century BCE developed during the late

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    law and politics, we borrowed their principles of Roman law. We also borrowed their form basis of modern legal systems. In Rome's literature section, we borrowed a book that Virgil wrote, Aeneid. We also borrowed what Tacitus wrote, The Annals and Histories. Now in Greece's art section, we took their idea of pottery and sculptures from them. We also took their perfection in art. In the architecture portion, we

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    Alpha Phi Benefits

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    I did a research paper about 2 weeks ago on why Greek organizations and how they beneficial to young college students. My task was to turn that paper in to a new medium, that new medium was a recruitment video. I transferred the factual evidence and reasonings from the paper to form a video in order to grab my audience attention. In this radical adaption essay I will explain why I choose this particular medium, if the audience changed, and the points and arguments. First, the new medium I choose

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    Athenian Cultural Legacy

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    The astonishing cultural legacy of ancient Athens can leave the impression that ordinary Athenians during the Golden Age spent their leisure-filled lives contemplating the Good, the True, and the Beautiful. This refreshing look at Greeks at play corrects that idea. By examining the pleasures of eating, drinking, and sex, Davidson is able to draw broader conclusions about the distinctiveness of Athenian culture as a whole. For instance, the author makes much of the Athenians’ obsessive predilection

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    The Greek people had many things they were proud of for evolving as their era began to pick up steam. The things they were well known for were their religious beliefs and their philosophies. Though both were pivotal for the Greek people, these two areas were very different. Greek Religion To the Greeks, religion, was a major part of their private and public life every day. Greek religion was big on public rituals, community festivals, showed great community pride, and was big on their heritage.

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    Why Join Greek Life

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    Why You Should Join Greek Life. There are many reasons you should join Greek life. First off you will make friends that you will have for the rest of your life and they will become your family. Most of the friends I made during my first year of college became my friends due to joining a sorority. In a sorority or fraternity, you will not only make friends, but you will raise money for charity and gain many other skills, such as leadership skills. Being part of Greek life means you also must

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    all see eye to eye.The battle of Thermopylae was the first between the Persians and Greeks during the Persian invasion of 480-479 BC. This . The Greek force was very small but was determined to make a stand against the huge Persian army.All of Greece was in fear, knowing that the army of the Persian king Xerxes had begun its invasion of Greece. Already the Thessalians had gone over to the Persian side, but some Greek cities had come together and forgotten their usual rivalries, determining to stop

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    Psi Sigma Phi Reflection

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    in becoming a potential member with Brendan Fernandez, John Cosme, and Mark Garica. A couple of weeks later, I got the opportunity to attend interest meetings and four Meet the Greeks events, as well as meet different Phimen from different chapters. While attending these events, I got the opportunity to realize that Greek Life is amazing, especially the brotherhood amongst the

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    about how much Greek traditions have changed over time?” Chances are you answered no to that question. However, Greece is very interesting when it comes down to how much it has changed over time. Particularly in its traditions about death. The Greeks believe in very specific things when it comes down to what happens after death, and what they believe about death at the time influences their traditions for it, and the traditions for death have changed over time. Ancient Greeks believed that when

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    Architecture The Greek and Roman empires existed during the same time, which was about 2500 years ago. They were practically neighbors with Rome developing in Italy and the Greeks in Greece. The the Romans learned about Greek culture when Greek colonies established towns in southern Italy. The Romans were influenced by Greek writing, art, religion, and architecture. Greek architecture had an influence on the development of Ancient Rome because the Romans used Greek materials, Greek designs and the

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