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    Over the years the myth of Theseus has changed in Greek culture. Different versions of the myth exist in Greece. The different versions of the myth depend on the region in Greece in which it is told. “Theseus is the most famous hero of Athens. His mother was Aethra‚ daughter of King Pittheus of Troezen. His father was either King Aegeus or the Poseidon‚ the god of the Sea” (“Theseus and the Minotaur”). Although he was the son of a god he lived in his mother’s land. When Theseus grew older his mother

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    Both Greek myths‚ Phaethon and Icarus & Daedalus‚ They are both prideful and leads to their downfall. The authors use imagery‚ characterization‚ and conflict to make it feel like you are there. Phaethon and Icarus demonstrate a shared theme and lesson that a prideful disregard for those older and wiser can lead to disastrous consequences. Characterization makes the reader feel like they connect to the characters more than normal and it makes them feel like they are there.Fan song is a very prideful

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    of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF)‚ Royal Australian Navy (RAN)‚ Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) or in other Empire forces. o Britain – Battle of Britain 1940 o North Africa – Battle of Tobruk and El Alamein o Greece and Crete – Germans invaded Crete 1941 o Singapore – 1941-1942. Singapore invaded by the Japanese. o Burma – 1942 – Australian troops engaged in campaigns to prevent the Japanese invasion o Australia 1942 – Darwin bombed for the first time. o New Guinea – 1942-43. Australian

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    foundation of their trading wealth Egypt‚ the Cyclades‚ Cyprus‚ Libya‚ Palestine‚ Asia Minor and mainland Greece were all regions of overseas trade Trade during this period was based on the principle of barter (no form of coinage had been invented) Crete became extremely self sufficient in basic necessities (exports balanced imports) Permanent trading centres had been built around Melos‚ Keos‚ Rhodes‚ Kythera and Miletos on the Anatolian coastline Imports: Copper (Sardinia) Amber (Britain

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    IMPACTS OF THE HYKSOS

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    . IMPACTS OF THE HYKSOS . During the 18 dynasty‚ the Hyksos had a prodigious impact on Egypt that changed eternal history. The adoption of increased power of the country‚ expansion of trade and new military technologies provided the Hyksos with immense success. Their political and economic influence extended as far as south as Cusae in middle Egypt‚ and with economic prosperity wealth in form of tribute enabled funding of public works‚ temple constructions and rewards to officials as the Hyksos

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    have appeared around 1500 BC and can be found on the island of Crete in Greece. The most famous of these early paintings‚ The Toreador‚ depicts a crowned ceremony in which the individuals jump over the backs of large bulls. While some similar frescoes were found in other places around the Mediterranean basin‚ in particular in Morocco‚ their origins are subject to speculation. Some art historians believe that fresco artists from Crete may have been sent to Morocco as part of a trade exchange‚ a possibility

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    Early Greek Civilization Define: Peninsula | Is a piece of land that is bordered by water on three sides but connected to the mainland | Minoans | Was a bronze-aged civilization that arose on the island of Crete and came to dominate the shores and islands of the Aegean Sea | Crete | Largest and most populous of the Greek isle | Mycenaeans | Was a cultural period of Bronze Age Greece taking its name from the archaeological site of Mycenae in northeastern Argolis‚ in the Peloponnese of southern

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    reconstruction: Italian and international contributions and responsibilities; impact of tourism • ethical issues: study and display of human remains Option G Greece: The Bronze Age – Society in Minoan Crete Principal Focus: The investigation of the key features of Minoan society in Crete through a range of archaeological and written sources and relevant historiographical issues. Students learn

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    Helen and Menelaus

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    marriage. Helen chose Menelaus to be her husband and they had 5 children together. One day‚ the goddess Aphrodite promised Paris‚ prince of Troy‚ the most gorgeous woman in the world. Paris went to Sparta and kidnapped Helen when Menelaus was away at Crete. Menelaus then sent his Greek men to look for her. They left for Troy and this caused the start of the Trojan War. Paris is killed during the War and the Greeks succeed in winning so Helen returns back with Menelaus. Name- Helen of Troy: Tyndareus

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    jealous that he pushes Talus off a cliff. He didn’t mean to do it‚ he just got so jealous and mad. He raced down to the bottom to save his nephew but it was too late‚ Talus had died. Days after‚ Daedalus wanders around and he comes to a place called Crete. The king‚known as King Minos hires Daedalus to make a place for the Minotaur‚ a monster that he created. The place Daedalus builds

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