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    THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME: SIMLIARLITY AND DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROMANS AND GREEKS MATTHEW CANDELA AIU TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES ABSTRACT Two separate societies with similar belifs and differences as the Romans and Greeks helped mold the modern world. Separation of classes and religious beliefs reflect in todays world‚ in all facets of life. 1 The similarities and differences of the Greeks and romans are evident in the study of their history and beliefs. Gods of different names and purposes

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    When considering purchasing a boat to use for fishing in shallow waters‚ because of their similarities‚ bay boats and flats boats may come to mind. There are a few differences to consider when deciding which boat is best for your specific needs. Flats These boats are also known as skiffs‚ and are built for shallow coastal waters. Used primarily for flats fishing‚ they are great for catching tarpon‚ redfish‚ snook‚ and bonefish. They have the ability to glide across calm water silently‚ and be maneuvered

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    may be to us now. There are many myths in the current world but not all of them capture as much attention as creation myths. Every religion and every culture in the world seems to have its own creation myth. Creation myths have several distinct similarities primarily in their supreme beings‚ things that existed before creation‚ and their creations and the order of the creations‚ which can be compared and contrasted in order to analyze both the university and individualism of different cultures. All

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    3 Entrepreneurship similarities and differences The Entrepreneurs that I am comparing and contrasting are Elon Musk‚ Sir Richard Branson‚ and Jim Garlend. The difference in character traits between these men is rather easy to point out. Elon’s main goal was to change the world and had the ability to convince people he was going to do so. Richard was intrigued by adventure‚ and beating the system which led to his first experience behind bars for tax evasion. While Jims motivation was leaning towards

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    major military thinker of the 19th century. Antoine-Henri Jomini was a Swiss man that joined the French revolution and even joining Russia and would become the most popular thinker of his time. Both Jomini and Clausewitz share many similarities more than their differences yet they both do focus on two different camps of ideas‚ the importance of strategy and chaos in war. One of Jomini’s main points of interest in war is the importance of lines of operation‚ which is essentially the direction of army

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    of December in honor of the day Jesus was born. Both Hanukkah and Christmas are two holidays where you spend time with your families and be thankful. Although‚ they share the same month‚ Hanukkah and Christmas are two holidays that have similarities and differences. Hanukkah and Christmas has some stunning

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    Many people today still believe that Christianity and Judaism are both the same religion. This is not so‚ despite the fact that they both share certain similarities; Christianity and Judaism are both different religions. It is my pleasure to shed some light on the differences and similarities of both religions’ views on salvation. In this research I will first define salvation in its literal form. Secondly‚ I will take a closer look into the history and development of both religions and shed further

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    Wicca versus Paganism Wicca and Pagan are two religions‚ which have many similarities as well as many differences within each area. Wicca is a sect of Pagan in which each has their own variations on the religion. A good way to put it; all Wiccans are Pagan‚ but not all Pagans are Wiccan. Witch is a term used for any practitioner of Wicca. The Webster’s II Dictionary defines witch as 1. A woman who practices sorcery or is believed to have dealings with the devil‚ 2. An ugly‚ vicious

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    Omelas: Utopian Society

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    Utopia society‚ a society that is perfect in every way. The city of Omelas is described as this fairy tale and magical place. The narrator gives details of the city that has no organized church‚ they do not engage in war‚ no guilt and they feel joy through each other’s energy. Then the narrator turns it on the reader to add anything to his or her own fantasy world‚ so that the reader is able to make a connection to this magical world she is describing. Le Guin‚ the author‚ makes a suggestion that

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    Artistic Text Written and published in 1948‚ “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is today ranked as “one of the most famous short stories in the history of American Literature” according to author Laurie Harris. This short story focuses on a village that every year has a lottery to determine which of the towns’ people will be sacrificed in order to guarantee a good harvest for the coming year. The readers are deceptively led to believe that the lottery is a normal‚ casual event when in actuality it is

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