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This paper explains that the Greek, Roman, and Mayan worlds are of prime interest because of their influence upon the cultural and societal aspects of the civilizations that followed them. The author points out that the Mayan religion has greatly influenced Western thought and culture, although not as predominant as the Greek and Roman systems, because of its perceived origins in a traditional non-Western setting. The paper relates that the Mayan pantheon was very complex. Heaven and Hell were not considered either as reward or punishment for behavior on earth; rather, they were the after-life abodes natural to different classes of people, for one passed on to the sphere appropriate to one's class and occupation.

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"Culturally, the Greek "polis" or city-state was presided over by a particular god as protector and patron, such as Athena for the city of Athens. Different communities could choose the same deity as their protector; Sparta, for example, also had Athena as its patron god. The members of the "polis" constituted a religious association obliged to honor the state's patron deity as well as the community's other gods. Thus, the central ritual of a "polis" was the sacrifice of animals to demonstrate to the gods as divine protectors the respect and piety of the members of the "polis"."

Tags:polis, class, influence, origins, after-life

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This paper traces the development of domestic architecture in the Classical Greek and Roman world, noting that it was less pronounced than that of more public works. The paper also describes the earliest domestic dwellings in both Greek and Roman civilizations. The most prevalent structures in both societies prior to the Classical period were wooden dwellings with a pointed roof and an opening at the top to let in light and let out smoke from the hearth, and these buildings did not have second stories.

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"The development of domestic architecture in the Classical Greek and Roman world was less pronounced than that of more public works (Michael Jameson, in Kent, 1993, p. 52). The earliest domestic dwellings in both Greek and Roman civilizations were an extension of the idea of a tent, very much as they were in other cultures around the world. The most prevalent structures in both societies prior to the Classical period were wooden dwellings with a pointed roof and an opening at the top to let in light and let out smoke from the hearth, and these buildings did not have second stories..."

Tags:greek, roman, architecture

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This paper takes a look at ancient Greek and Roman culture, focusing on the interrelationship between the two. Rome's empire included Greece, an older and far more advanced civilization. The truly educated Roman studied Greek and Grecian philosophy, probably owned a Greek slave to tutor the children. This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the two cultures in sports, philosophy, religion, art and drama.

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"Rome was the cosmopolitan seat of a far-flung, hard-won empire that sent its soldiers abroad to keep the peace. These individuals were exposed to many new cultures and ways of thinking. Additionally Rome's empire included Greece, an older and far more advanced civilization. The truly educated Roman studied Greek and Grecian philosophy, probably owned a Greek slave to tutor the children. This paper will discuss the similarities and differences between the two cultures in sports, philosophy, religion, art and..."

Tags:sport, politics, drama, art, classics, Grecian, Roman, republic, democracy, polytheism

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This paper discusses ancient Greek and Roman architecture, focusing on how the Roman was derived from the Greek and ending with a description of the ancient Roman interiors.

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"Ancient Greek and Roman architecture is among the most beautiful ever designed. The precision, orderliness and simple beauty of ancient Greek and Roman structures-not to mention their utility-have stood the test of time and elements of them still appear in buildings today. This paper will look at ancient Greek architecture and its influence on subsequent ancient Roman architecture, the influence of ancient thinkers will be addressed and ancient Roman interiors will be described. Ancient Greek architecture is distinctive for the fact that the Greeks spent much..."

Tags:ancient, Roman, Greek, architecture, atrium house, insula, townhouse, apartment

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Greek and Roman Revival in public buildings, its background, history and development, and to provide an understanding of why it was appropriate for the time and how its popularity has waned and has given way to more egalitarian and user-friendly civic buildings.

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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Greek and Roman Revival in public buildings, its background, history and development, and to provide an understanding of why it was appropriate for the time, but its popularity has waned, and it has given way to more egalitarian and user-friendly civic buildings. During the 20th century, architects were very much on the lookout for the next new thing. This was a period of great change and advancement in society..."

Tags:greek revival, roman revival, neoclassicism, civic architecture

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This paper provides a significant discussion of the influence of Greek-Roman architecture on early American architecture in government, education and other public buildings. Major buildings showing the classical revival in architecture during the 18th to 20th centuries are analyzed to show the influence of Greek and Roman elements, particularly as they relate to democracy. The paper ncludes nine images as appendices to the paper.

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"Classical architecture during the ancient Greek and Roman eras served as the foundation of early American architecture which experienced a European and Classic Revival, and still influences modern architecture today. Various elements of both Greek and Roman architecture were adopted by the founders of American government and education. Columns, capitals and frescos and friezes are the main elements of Greek architecture that influence American architecture, especially significant is the column. The Doric, Ionic and Corinthian are the three styles of columns used in American architecture. The Doric temple..."

Tags:domes, columns, Doric, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Capitol, Greek Revival, power, republic, community, federalism, founding fathers

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The paper analyzes the gender roles of Greek and Roman culture through the construct of feminism within religious and governmental functions for women. The paper explains that although Greek and Roman cultures were essentially equal in their limitations on the autonomy of women, the Greeks provided a foundation for a greater sense of liberties for women through the festival of Thesmophoria. The paper discusses how in the case of the Romans, the lesser role of women created only ceremonial affectations toward the basis of feminism within a religious construct, but did not provide a practical way for women to empower themselves or be separate and equal participants in government.

Tags:rome, greece, roles

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This paper explores both the Greek and Roman culture and their far-reaching effects on modern Western thinking. The author explores how Greek philosophers, and their use of logic and insistence on reasons to support claims about the universe and human existence, represent a crucial first step towards science of today. Future civilizations took from the Romans their meaning of honor, patriotism, and unrelenting sense of assured self. The paper continues to discuss that both the Greeks and the Romans used war to gain territory, a negative trait that is still strongly felt in society today.

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"Both the Greeks and the Romans exemplified war, which led to their negative legacy. From the begging of Greek history starting with the Mycenaeans, and the Romans starting with the Roman Republic, war has been the patriarchal duty of the male citizen. War became more than just a way to conquer lands, but it embodied the essence of what a man was made of. If a soldier risked his life in war for his civilization and came out a hero because he proved himself to be stronger and fitter than the opposing side, he had almost reached god stature. The idea of fighting to these societies became more of a game than it was a defense. Honor and valor of the male citizen depended on his performance in battle."

Tags:culture, history, philosophy, modern

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In ancient Greece and Rome, traditions, histories, and other elements of society were passed down as oral traditions from one generation to another. While ancient Greek culture predates Roman culture, the two cultures developed a degree of interaction and similarity between the peoples. The mythology of these two cultures reflected many of the ethical issues that were important in that time. This paper shows that it is not surprising, considering their close geographic proximity, that there was a certain degree of mixing of cultures and, consequently, mythology as well. The research explores the similarities and differences between Greek and Roman deities.

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"Virgil wrote the Aeneid in the early Roman period, which was based largely on the Greek understanding of the gods and goddesses. However, he wrote characters that would appeal to the Roman social structure and ideology, and "romanized" the Greek deities. His works were based on the Greek writer Homer, who portrayed Zeus and Hera as petty complainers. The Roman ideals would not allow for a noble complainer, therefore Virgil transformed Zeus and Hera into heroic Jupiter and an angry God Juno, who struck fear in the hearts of men."

Tags:Olympus, Aphrodite

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Ancient civilizations have had a diverse history in respect to homosexuality. Two of the most dominant civilizations of the early Western civilizations were also quite different in how they perceived homosexuality. The Greeks saw a loving, often sexual, relationship between an older man and a younger man or boy to be a nurturing part of citizen-building. The Romans, however, perceived all sex and all male behavior as an opportunity for establishing domination over others. While both cultures accepted homosexuality to differing degrees and for different reasons, it was during the course of the Roman Empire that homosexuality became more frequently unacceptable in an increasing number of contexts. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the differences between Greek and Roman homosexuality.