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Son Of Zeus Dionysus
346 wordsDionysus, or to the Romans, Bacchus, was the son of Zeus and Semele, a mortal woman. He is the god of wine, cheer, wild behavior, dancing, fertility, resurrection, drama, song, vegetation, and all-around merrymaking. He was a very popular god because of his jolly disposition and carefree attitude. It is said that Dionysus's mother, Semele, was killed before his birth, so Zeus snatched her unborn child and sewed him into his own thigh. He is identified with Zagreus, son of Zeus and Persephone, wh...
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Turned To Solid Gold Unable To Recall Midas
777 wordsLong ago, during the time of knights and dragons, there lived a king named Midas. He was considered one of the richest men on earth, but just like the many wealthy people around, money did not bring much happiness to him. Unsatisfied, he then assumed that perhaps being the richest among the rich could be the answer to his desires for a better life. Once, our friend was sitting on his throne, contemplating the meaning of life like he always did at lonely times, when his honorable servants came ru...
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Pope Julius Ii Sistine Chapel
1,148 wordsRenaissance artists expressed their ideas through various approaches and unique styles. To a certain degree, great works can be analyzed and depicted to reveal attitudes that its creators held toward lifes character. Michelangelo Buonarroti, creator of masterpieces such as David and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, is a great figure of the Renaissance worth studying. His character and influences in his life contribute to the changing moods depicted in his artwork and writings. He work...
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John The Baptist Art History
1,093 wordsArt history Caravaggio Stephanie Jacobs Art history 415 A Julie Plan 11 / 13 / 00 Rough Draft Caravaggio Michelangelo Mesh was born at Caravaggio in Lombardy on September 28, 1573. His childhood was lived in a quite atmosphere in the small town located between Brescia and Milan. Caravaggio became orphaned at a very young age, and coincidentally was sent to Milan to study painting. This is where his career started. During the Eighteen years between his arrival in Rome and his death, Caravaggio en...
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Zeus Dionysus Semele Love
589 wordsDionysus, also known by his Roman name Bacchus, which he appears to have two different origins. Dionysus was the god of wine, agriculture and fertility of nature, but on the other hand he also represents the mystery in religions. Scholars believe that this god came about later in pre-history, unlike other gods. Almost all barbarian nations had their own versions of Dionysus under many names such as, Bacchus, Zagreus, Sabazius, Adonis, Athens, Zalmoxis, Pentheus, Pan, Liber Pater, or simply? the ...
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Ancient Rome Ancient Greek
1,446 wordsBy far the segment most familiar to us of Roman society is probably the upper class. When we hear about life in ancient Rome and the food / cooking , it is the lavish dinner parties, or orgies, given by these people that come to mind. or Perhaps Animal House. But The Romans didn t build their empire on orgies of the popular concept though The Romans called their orgies convivial. center (banquets). or comissationes (revels). As there were no Five-Star restaurants in ancient Rome. all the best co...
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