The Aztec and Mayan Civilizations in the Americas Ashley M. Carpenter Western Civilization II National University June 2, 2012 Abstract From 250 A.D. to the late 1500’s A.D. the Mayans and the Aztecs controlled Central and South America. Each was unique, but still shared a few of the same traits. Both had their own calendar system, counting system, and Polytheistic religious beliefs along with similar temples built to worship their deities. While the Aztecs were the most prominent users of human sacrifice, the Mayans also participated in such rituals. A few differences between these civilizations were the social structure, natural resources, and differing cultural strengths.
In Atala the Native Americans worshiped more than one god, and they are very closely related to the Greek gods. They believed that these gods could take on any form and any gender. The Greeks did this to test their hospitality. They both have myths that explain how everything came to be like the gods, and how humans came, and fire, and all things imaginable. For years these myths were passed down orally until somebody decided to write them.
Greece and Rome were both Mediterranean countries and are separated by countryside that was rather hilly. Greece was made up of some islands and was located in south Europe, while Rome is on the western side of Italy near the Tiber River. This led to different climates for their people, Greece suffered warm and humid climates while Rome didn’t deal with humidity (13Se). Greek religion was a bit different than Roman while both practiced polytheism form of religion. The Greek worshiped the gods of mount Olympus, including Zeus, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, Apolla, and Poseidon.
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Ancient Babylonians worshiped a sea god named Ea, and merpeople feature prominently in Polynesian mythology. [1] Ancient Syrians worshiped a mermaid moon-goddess called Atargatis, sometimes called Derceto. In the second century, Lucian of Samosata on Syria described Derceto in De Dea Syria (Concerning the Syrian Goddess), saying: "I have seen the semblance of Derceto in Phœnicia, and a wonderful sight it is; one half is a woman, but the part which extends from the thighs to the feet ends in a fish's tail. "[2] Merpeople were often present in Greek mythology. The sea god Triton, son of the King and Queen of the Sea, Poseidon and Amphitrite, is usually depicted with the upper torso of a man and a fish's tail.
Introduction Chapter one: Building of the temple Chapter two: the gods Chapter three: Worshiping the gods Conclusion Bibliography For my investigation I have decided to study Greek religion. In this topic I will cover the temple, all the different gods and then finally worshiping and sacrifices. The Greeks believed in the ‘old gods’ up until 5 AD when Christianity started spreading. This has been my favourite religion to learn about because I find it interesting how we know so much about them through artefacts that have been found over the years. Originally, temples were just small structures made from wood and mud brick.
Comparing Gods and Goddesses paper Latasha Edwards, Shebrenna Tangarife, Lakeisha Mayes University of Phoenix HUM/105 Rosemary Sykes October 16, 2010 Comparing Gods and Goddesses paper Comparing a God to Goddesses is like comparing men to women. Each is similar in its own way yet very different at the same time. Gods and Goddesses have various roles in the mystic world. Gods impregnate women in the form of an animal, Goddesses impregnate by natural elements. The head Gods and Goddesses marry each other; they also give birth to each other.
She is also full-breasted which symbolizes wisdom and also knowledge. Kali’s white teeth represents purity and her red tongue shows that all the things she consumes she enjoys and enjoys different flavors. To this day many people preform ritual practices to worship the Goddess of Kali. Thousands of people still go to shrines and temples to worship and honor Kali. To her worshippers she represents a multi-faced goddess.
Greek Traditions and Superstitions 1 Greek Traditions and Superstitions Bridgette Lampley ANT: 101 June Maul November 14, 2009 Greek Traditions and Superstitions 2 Every culture has traditions. Traditions can range from how a holiday is celebrated to what religion is practiced. Customs and traditions in Greece and the Greek Islands are either of a religious character or coming from paganism. Most of the traditions still celebrated today are religious. The Greek practice nine traditions, they are the Name Day Celebration, Engagement, Marriage, Baptism, Carnival, Clean Monday, Easter, Greek Independence Day and the 28th of October (The No).
The first step is a betrothal ceremony in which the man’s family with betrothal presents such as areca nuts and betel leaves, tea, fruits, wines and other things covered with red papers come to the woman’s family to ask for a promise of marriage. The second step is wedding ceremony. In the morning, the groom’s family along with betrothal presents, which are similar to those from the betrothal ceremony, come to the bride’s home to receive her. At the bride’s home, after the trays of gift are given to the bride’s family, the groom and the bride meet each other. After that, the groom will bring the bride to his house in order to present her to his ancestor and relatives.