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    | Contents THE CENTURY OLD TRADITIONS OF THE VEDAS: 3 THE DIVISION OF THE VEDAS: 3 THE RIG VEDA 4 YAJURVEDA: 5 SAMAVEDA: 5 ATHARVEDA: 6 BRAHMANAS: 6 VEDANTA 7 PATHAS 7 MEMORISATION OF THE VEDAS AND THE TECHNIQUES: 8 SOUND AND PRONUNCIATION: 8 CONCLUSION: 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY: 10 THE CENTURY OLD TRADITIONS OF THE VEDAS: The Vedas and their oral tradition are one of the oldest traditions in history that exists even today. The samhita texts from

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    Kohlmaier English II PreAP‚ Period 1 4/17/2012 Changing Traditions Ancient buildings‚ historical monuments‚ and even people are traditional examples which help shape and influence a city. Traditions are an essential role in maintaining a city’s history‚ but when people are reluctant to change the past‚ there is a struggle for development. William Faulkner’s use of symbolism‚ narrative structure‚ and juxtaposition help convey the theme of traditions against progress in “A Rose for Emily”. Narrative

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    When you hear the word “Lottery” some might think money and some might think tradition. The violent behavior included being stone and murdered. This type of event wasn’t a maybe I’ll show up maybe I won’t‚ it was mandatory. It’s a small town so everyone knows each other and everyone knows what’s going on.You’ll be lucky after this event to go home alive. This story was more about tradition‚ but this type of tradition was a violent one. It was June 27th clear and sunny day and the kids

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    Greek Mythology and Literature * The ancient Greeks believed in many gods. * These gods were at the center of Greek mythology- a body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works. * Each story‚ or myth‚ explained natural or events. * People today have scientific explanations for events like thunder‚ earthquakes‚ and volcanic eruptions. * The ancient Greeks did not-they believed their gods caused these events to happen‚ and they created myths to explain

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    Decline of the Greek Mathematics Historically‚ the Greek Mathematics had reached a high level in Greece and its colonies during the Hellenic era‚ beginning in the sixth century B.C.E. and ending in 476 C.E. when the barbarians invaded Rome. Although there were achievements made during the Roman Empire‚ the Greeks have had their best productive times before the Roman Empire – the end of third century B.C.E. Although there might be many reasons why the Greek mathematics decline‚ I think that the

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    aeri- (Greek: air‚ mist‚ wind). aesth-‚ esth-‚ aesthe-‚ esthe-‚ aesthesio-‚ esthesio-‚ -aesthesia‚ -esthesia‚ -aesthetic‚ - esthetic‚ -aesthetical‚ -esthetical‚ -aesthetically‚ -esthetically (Greek: feeling‚ sensation‚ perception). ampho-‚ amph-‚ amphi- (Greek: around‚ about‚ both‚ on both sides of‚ both kinds). anti-‚ ant- (Greek: against‚ opposed to‚ preventive; used as a prefix). astro-‚ astra-‚ astr- (Greek: star‚ star shaped; also pertaining to outer space). auto-‚ aut- (Greek: self; directed

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    Greek and Roman Architecture Sherry Caro Art 101 May 17‚ 2013 Matthew Adkins Greek and Roman Architecture Greek architecture is known for its tranquility. Much of the Greek architecture is characterized by its representation of living things. Greek architecture stresses formality and symmetry. The art captures movement and emotion. Many of their main works are of the human nature followed by animals‚ monsters‚ and greenery. Greek architects developed two styles of columns

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    African Literature: What Tradition? by Es’kia Mphahlele It all started when Africa was shanghaied into the history of the West in the late nineteenth century. What were we coming into? ----- a long line of continuity going back some 9‚000 years since the civilizations of the great river valleys of the Nile‚ the Tigris and Euphrates‚ the Indus‚ and the Hwang-ho had launched man on a long intellectual quest. We had been discovered by an aggressive Western Culture which was never going to let us be

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    The Greek population was increasing and with that new ideas emerged. These ideas developed into new styles used by Greek artists as Greece moves into the Classical period. The classical period was at the height of Greek strength and artists began to touch on any topic‚ be it historical‚ mythological or religious. The Greeks began to feel positive after they defeated Persians who tried to invade and this led to a

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    The Importance of Greek Mythology Many people believe that mythology is totally irrelevant and vanished from our modern society. However‚ these people are entirely mistaken. Greek mythology is still very much present in our world. Many people view Greek mythology just as a form of entertainment. While it is most noticeable in entertainment‚ what people don’t realize is how much Greek mythology has shaped our lives. The way we can tell that mythology is still around us is because it can be

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