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Magic, Medicine and Religion, 2002.
Discusses contemporary holistic medicine to ancient magic rituals.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper compares modern day holistic healthcare to ancient therapeutic magic practices in the ancient Mediterranean world.
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"The Egyptians", 2002.
A literary review of the book "The Egyptians" by Cyril Alfred.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This is a review of the Egyptians by Cyril Aldred. The writer finds that this is a thorough look at how Egyptians lived, worked and developed nations throughout history. Factual data from the book is derived from various sources to provide detailed analysis of a very broad topic.
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Potlatch and Kwakiutl Cultures, 2002.
An explanation of the cultures of the Kwakiutl, focusing on their traditional meals known as potlatches.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This is a paper detailing the cultural anthropology of Kwakiutl traditional feasts, called potlatches. They are huge, extravagant gift-giving ceremonies in which the host's object is to give away as much as he can, in order to appear wealthy and powerful.
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Greek and Roman Marriage, 2002.
A comparison of marriage practices between Greek and Roman cultures.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the Roman and Greek ideals of marriage. The essay analyzes the Roman virtues of marriage and compares it with Greek virtues of matrimony (with respect to the women of the archaic and classical periods). The paper uses "Women in the Classical World" as a reference book for the essay.
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Linguistic Expressions, 2002.
Linguistic expressions of shame and respect in Malagasy and Guugu Yimidhirr.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper shows that the languages of Malagasy and Guugu Yimidhirr are different and from different areas. The paper explains that they have a similar form of linguistic expression created through socialization and the acculturation of their societies over time.
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Mesoamerican Civilizations, 2002.
A research paper on Mesoamerican civilizations.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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A paper on the Mesoamerican civilizations. Including its origin, influence and effect from the perspective of the archaeologists and future historical impact.
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Mongol Empire in the 13th Century, 2002.
A review of the economic and political growth of the Mongolian Empire in the 13th century.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper analyzes the reasons, causes and effects of the growth of the Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. It is descriptive in character and analyzes the subject in depth.
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Persian Mummy, 2002.
A paper that explains that the POersian Mummy Princess found in Pakistan is a fraud.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper studies the Pakistani discovery of the Persian mummy that was through provenience proved to be a fraud.
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Greek and Roman Cities, 2002.
The myths of Greek and Roman cities.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This is a comparative analysis of the founding myths of Greek and Roman Cities of the Ancient worlds.
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Burial Rituals, 2002.
The burial rituals of ancient Egyptians.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents an overview on the burial rituals of the ancient Egyptians. Mummy processes, the purpose for the process and their belief in the afterlife are all detailed.
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Ancient Beliefs, 2002.
This paper examines how ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians believed that divine origins shaped their administrative systems.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper explains how the belief of the Egyptians and Mesopotamian peoples that their administrative systems had divine origins shaped those systems. Urban areas and architecture are emphasized.
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Ethical and Moral Considerations, 2002.
A look at how to treat individual in societies that are being studied by anthropologists.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper looks at the ethical and moral considerations along with the understandings of how they should treat and respect those people who they come into contact with during their fieldwork. It also discusses the idea of Malinowski and the foundation of functionalism, the idea of Holism with anthropology and cultural language within the Indo European set.
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Hellenistic Art, 2002.
The emergence of Hellenistic art.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is on the "Emergence of Hellenistic art". It includes a brief detail of the Hellenistic period and the Hellenistic art.
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Oedipus The King, 2002.
Discusses the conflict the Greeks had between their belief in fate and their belief in the virtues of striving for human betterment.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay discusses how the Greeks struggled with a profound restlessness and nervousness in regard to human striving and betterment. They believed in these virtues, but they also thought that they could not save one from fate. Greek Tragedy often depicts this dilemma: a noble man's struggle with a fate he cannot change despite his great ability and intelligence. In fact, his struggle is tragic but also pointless since his very ability only serves to bring about his doom.
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Greek Education, 2002.
Examines the view shared by Aristotle and Plato that education was central to life.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 97.95
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This essay deals with ancient Greek education through the lens of Aristotle's and Plato's views. It shows how education was seen as central in life, and that it was perceived as being inter-linked with the notions of virtue and self-betterment.
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