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…An Evening with the Pagans~ A brief history of paganism~ Over 25,000 years ago, our ancestors across the continent practiced an ancient form of religion known as paganism. During the Neolithic and Paleolithic time era, our ancestors were in awe…

…An Evening with the Pagans~ A brief history of paganism~ Over 25,000 years ago, our ancestors across the continent practiced an ancient form of religion known as paganism. During the Neolithic and Paleolithic time era, our ancestors were in awe…

…telescope, but I thought I would get creative. So began my research into what ancient astronomers used for stargazing, and what sailors would use as navigational tools. My research led me to, what is now, a modern planisphere. I also searched on the Internet…

…as the Thirty Tyrants. By 403 democracy was once again restored. Socrates was brought to trial and executed in 399. Ancient Greece -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plato Socrates (469-399), despite his…

…or because of their usefulness and beauty. In many cultures certain trees and plants have been feared. In some ancient cultures trees were generally regarded as maternal deities or forest spirits, to be respected even when their lives were sacrificed…

…a symbolic relief. The girl in the relief is holding the doves so dearly not wanting to let them go, but sad because she has no other choice. In ancient Greece, women were not allowed to participate in or even watch the Olympic Games, as the participants did…

…..."(Plato 28). Throughout history, love has governed much of what has happened. There have been reasons to love and reasons not to love. Romance, religion, and social class have all influenced people's reasoning from ancient Greece to medieval Europe and even…

…In ancient time, tradition usually helped people to find their way and to develop their personalities. However, tradition could blind people by being destructive and creating victims through social pressure. Shirley Jackson's story ''The Lottery…

…knowledge. During the time of the Ancient Greeks, similar guidelines were in place that delineated the relationship between guest and host. According to a commentary by Russell Murphy, this was a time in which "One [was] required to be welcoming to strangers…

…that there is evidence that the ancient humans had art as part of their culture. One of the most exhilarating places where we may see evidence of this today is the ancient caves of Lascaux in the Alsace-Lorraine region of Southwestern France. In those caves, are paintings…