Myths of origin: Their role in religion and society

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Myths of Origin: Their role in religion and society Myths of Origin: Their role in religion and society Contents Introduction The Hebrew Bible / Old Testament ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament creation myth.. Unity versus 'disunity'.. Explanation versus paradox.. Oppression versus liberation.. The New Testament creation myths.. Their role in religion.. Their role in...»

The origins and functions of religion

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « Religious myths, stories and the like function in society Wallace s second theory of the origin of religion own rituals in order to control their surroundings. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The intellectualist theory.. The myth-ritualism type theories.. Response to death in an animistic society.. The myth ritualist theory.. Religion as completely practical and technological.. The totem.. The arguments of Durkheim and...»

Inhabiting the Myth of Dune

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   09/12/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « themselves into symbols of the social myths, or else roles, both characters are altered from their former selves them a heroic narration of origin and provide ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Arrakis as a planet of harsh conditions.. Jessica confrontation with the Shadout Mapes.. The myth that the Fremen are associating with Jessica and Paul.. Jessica's performance of the Sayyadina.. The power of the myth.....»

The Role of ETA in the Basque Nationalist Movement and its Consequences

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The history of the Basque Country, the origin of its the most potent of all are the myths and legends At their first assembly in 1962 they declared that Basque ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introdction. The struggle for an autonomous Euskadi.. Interpreting ETA as an extreme interpretation of Aranismo . The decision that a socialist government was a utopian idea . The governments failure to grant self-determination to the Basques...»

National identity

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/10/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « vast influence it possesses within their culture which translation stems from the collective myths and historical be found with countries of origin yet instead ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishment of a nation-state and the states legitimacy to rule over a population.. Understanding the significance of a nation-state.. National identity and nationalism.. A nation with a recognized set of commonalities.. The notion...»

The evolution of the Hermaphrodite in Greek culture

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « Tralles and supposedly Egyptian in origin, illustrates this than the ancient symbolic archetypes of previous myths. men were to renounce their social positions ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The nature of the hermaphrodite.. The Hermaphrodite in Greek Mythology.. The role of the hermaphrodite in Greek mythology.. Antagonism to the fusion of two separate sexual beings.. The precedent for the appearance of androgynous...»

The city of Alexandria - Egypt

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « to the pharaohs of Egypt and to con?rm his divine origin and the an act of destiny: the legend of the city and the myths of its and their courts were numerous. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Population estimates.. Location and history.. The construction of the city.. Location.. Ptolemaic Alexandria.. The Lighthouse of Pharos.. The Jewish community.. The Arab Muslim conquerors of Egypt.. Recent research.. A new city...»

The ancient culture and history of the Mayan civilization

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « what has passed down the ages remains myths and folklores. fact, the name Maya owe its origin to this knowledge of astronomy and linked their religious beliefs ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Origins. Pre classical period. The Mayan religion. The Mayan astronomy. The Mayan calendar. The classical period. The Mayan architecture. The Mayan script. The post classical period. Post-classical developments. Spanish...»

How has the rise of "militant Islam" affected politics in Indonesia?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « ed.), Islamic Terrorism In Indonesia: Myths And Realities that maintained the literal divine origin and inerrancy But all Muslims, in their attitude to the Qur ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Observance of normal Islamic practices.. Definition of militant Islam.. Five groups of fundamentalist Muslims.. Islamic Militants and Indonesia.. This rise of Islamic militancy in Indonesia.. Military in Philippines.. Adoption of...»

Essay on the national liberation struggle in mozambique

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « colony is thus significant to examine the origin of the which are consequently, unable to enhance their development). to create its own national myths, but has ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The rise of nationalism in Mozambique . From the colonization to the Portugal of Salazar. The creation of FRELIMO. The place of socialist discourses within the Mozambican nationalist discourse . FRELIMO's difficulties to conceptualize...»

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