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The Conflict Myth & the Biblical Tradition traces conflict myth as an ideological tool for legitimization, or de-legitimization, of political entities throughout ancient West Asia. An assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Religion, author Debra Scoggins Ballentine specializes in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern religions.
New dating of the Shigir Idol. It’s a lot older than previously thought. Great article. Thanks to my amazing wife Angel for sharing it. You rock.
Angela Dallemagne originally shared:
Hey Mark this is pretty neat.
That is one big fuckin’ rock.
Nothing highlights the economic disparity between Germany and Egypt more than the opulent setting of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin versus the dusty lampshade under which its copy was erected in Samalut.
Very touching 1,800 year old letter
Ancient Origins originally shared:
1,800 years ago, a young soldier from Egypt serving in the Roman army wrote six letters home to his family but without response. Finally, he sent a desperate plea for them to reply and to not forget about him. The ancient letter brings to life the hopes and fears of people from our distant past.
They finally found my old house
Here’s an interesting read for you Mark
OMFG I so want this. Alexander is my favorite person in history. Followed very very very closely by Hatshepsut.
Andrew Ledford originally shared:
Alexander The Great Era Greek Bronze Phalanx Spear Head, 4th Century BC
This was meant to be mounted on the end of a typical long phalanx spear pole based on its sheer enormity, far larger than typical hand-held Hoplite spears. The size and broad willow leaf design to the blade is typical for Greek spears of this period. The weapon still has its original attachment hole in the shaft where it would have been affixed to a long wooden pole.
Mythology, from the Greek word ‘mythos’ (story-of-the-people) is the study of sacred tales or the fables of a culture. Their most common themes consist of: life and death, good and evil, the afterlife, trials, heroes and the gods. Although classical mythology (Greek and Roman) is the most well-known, mythology can be found in all cultures with some myths surprisingly being more and less the same as myths found on the other side of the world.
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Mythology
Mythology (from the Greek ‘mythos’ for story-of-the-people, and ‘logos’ for word or speech, the spoken story of a people) is the study and interpretation of often sacred tales or fables… |
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Posted On January 18, 2015 9:42 AM
by: Mark
Categories: The Words Of Mark
Tags: ancient history, Culture, egypt, Google Plus, Greek Mythology, history, Life, Mark's Google Plus, Norse Mythology, Roman ·
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6,000-Year-Old Temple Unearthed in Ukraine
A team of archaeologists led by Dr Mykhailo Videiko of the Kyiv Institute of Archaeology has discovered the remains of a 6,000-year-old temple at a Trypillian culture village near modern-day Nebelivka, Ukraine.
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