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WEBLysander: The Cunning Spartan Who Shaped an Era. Lysander, the brilliant and ambitious Spartan general, was a force who redefined the course of Greek history. As the mastermind behind Sparta's decisive victory in the Peloponnesian War , he... Read Later. Read more. 15 September, 2024 - 17:11 ancient origins.
Symbolism of the Mythical Phoenix Bird: Renewal, Rebirth and ...
WEBJan 21, 2021 · An Alchemical Symbol Too. The Phoenix is also an alchemical symbol. It represents the changes during chemical reactions and progression through colors, properties of matter, and has to do with the steps of alchemy in the making of the Great Work, or the Philosopher’s Stone.. Modern additions to the myth in popular culture say the tears of the phoenix have great healing powers, and if the ...
The Renaissance: The ‘Rebirth’ That Changed the World
WEBDec 23, 2019 · The word ‘renaissance’ comes from the French language, and simply means ‘rebirth’. This term was made popular by the 19 th century French historian Jules Michelet, and became current in the English language during that time. This concept was further developed by Jacob Burckhardt, a Swiss historian who lived around the same time as …
Helen of Troy, The Beauty Who Sparked the Trojan War
WEBMar 16, 2019 · When considering the many Greek and Roman myths that surround Helen, from her childhood to her life after the Trojan War, a layered and fascinating woman emerges. Helen is among the mythical characters fathered by Zeus. In the form of a swan, Zeus either seduced or assaulted Helen’s mother Leda. …
The Moundbuilders: North America’s Little-known Native Architects
WEBJun 14, 2017 · The exhibition chronologically explores the changing construction methods and purposes of the Native American mounds. It begins with the earliest known mounds of about 3700 BC. These were built in the Lower Mississippi Valley by small groups of hunter-gatherers. They accomplished these feats without metal tools.
Egyptian Hieroglyphs: The Language of the Gods - Ancient Origins
WEBAug 23, 2020 · Ramses II's cartouches at Tanis. (Horemweb/CC BY SA 3.0) Inscriptions found on temple walls, graves, and monuments were destined for ‘eternity.’ Hieroglyphs retained their importance as a means of communication with the Gods and the Egyptians believed their language was a gift from Thoth, their moon God of wisdom, and goddess Seshat.. Egyptian Hieroglyphs Drawn From the World Around Them
The Outstanding Story of Osiris: His Myth, Symbols, and …
WEBFeb 24, 2019 · Osiris shown in typical mummy wrappings. Based on New Kingdom tomb paintings. ( CC BY SA 4.0) A Son of Gods – The Beginning of the Osiris Myth. The name ‘Osiris’ is the Greek form of the Egyptian name Asir (or Wsir or Asar), which may mean “the Powerful”, “the one who sees the throne,” or “the one who presides on his throne.”
Putting a Price on Marriage: The Long-standing Custom of Dowries
WEBOct 23, 2019 · In ancient Greece, the usual practice was to give a bride price. Dowries were not exchanged until the late classical period (5th century BC). At that time, a husband had certain property rights to his wife’s dowry. In addition, the wife might bring her own property to the marriage, which was not included in the dowry and which was, as a ...
As Old As Time: Ancient Invention of the Water Clock
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Although no one is certain when or where the first water clock was made, the oldest known example is dated to 1400 BC, and is from the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. In the ancient world, there were two forms of water clocks: outflow and inflow. In an outflow water clock, the inside of a container was marked with lines of ...
The Rise and Fall of Moundville: Mississippian Culture in Ancient ...
WEBMay 20, 2014 · The Moundville archaeological site, occupied from around 1120 CE until 1650 CE, was a large Mississippian settlement on the Black Warrior River in central Alabama. Many archaeologists and scholars believe that the Chickasaws and other tribes from the Southeastern United States descended from the Mississippian-era inhabitants of Moundville.Much of the Chickasaw culture and the economic and ...