Category: Essentials

Round four of my essential I learned about Greece and Rome. This is my research paper answer this question. “Describe how Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome contributed to the modern world today in the areas of medicine, architecture, entertainment, and/or government. ” We do this assignment to improve the writing, research skills, and to gain knowledge about Rome and Greece civilization compares to current society. 

 

Ancient Rome grew from the small town on the Tigris River and encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, much of western Asia, Northern Africa and the Mediterranean island. Ancient Greece is the birthplace of Western philosophy, literature, mathematics, history, drama, Olympics games, and democracy. The ancient civilizations of Rome and Greece were rich in culture and ideas. These two ancient civilizations made many contributions to the modern world especially in the areas of government, entertainment, and architecture.

 

The Ancient Rome created a code of laws that many nations still use today. Basic rules that the Romans developed to prevent a government from becoming too powerful was “people have right that no government can take away.” Another rule from Ancient Rome that modern world had today is that “judges must interpret the law and make the decision fairly.” Also to prevent someone from going to jail based on the rumor that he or she committed a crime “a person must be considered innocent until he or she is proven guilty”. The Ancient Greek city-state of Athens expected male citizens to help defend Athens in war. Pericles thought male citizens had an obligation to political participation. “We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say that he has no business here at all.” It takes a different approach by recognizing that the precedent or tradition of male political participation was established along with the notion that women have no place in politics. The denial of women in politics is still a global issue today which demonstrates the lasting effect of these two civilizations.

 

The Ancient Greeks were the inventors of the Olympics. In document 2 it stated, “Ancient Greeks held athletic competitions every four years to honor their god.” The Olympic Games such as running, boxing, wrestling, cycling, chariot racing, etc. Some of the events in Olympics that the Ancient Greeks performed are still appear today. In the modern world Olympics are famous all over the world. There are so many sports and a lot of participants in both genders. This is because Olympic contests in Ancient Greeks they encourage women to join. So modern world also allow women to compete. One difference between the two contests is that Ancient Greek women wore more covered clothes, but the modern world women can wear the clothes that show their skin like the sport shorts, swimming suits, sleeveless shirts, etc.  

 

Ancient Romans and Greeks designed and invented an architecture such as roads and buildings in the ways that made our live better. Ancient Roman roads strengthen the empire by used to move soldiers quickly from area to area. Trader used roads to sell goods and food throughout the empire. In document 4 mentioned, “Romans built about 50, 000 miles of roads across the empire.” To built the roads Ancient Roman used paving stones, pebbles and Gravel, drainage ditch, and foundation large stones and sand.  Romans invented concrete stronger than today. Currently, in this world, there are a lot of strong roads that easy to travel. The influence of Ancient Roman, that roads have a lot of benefits to develop economy in the country. The materials that modern world used today similar to the materials that used during the Ancient Roman to make the roads strong. On the other hand, some of the structures used by the Ancient Greeks are still seen today in more modern buildings. The Ancient Greek architect contributions are temples, theatres, stadiums, and houses. We can compare the architectural styles to the famous buildings, for instance, the White House. Ancient Greek architecture accomplished highly formalized characteristics, both of structure and decoration.

 

In conclusion, ancient civilizations of Rome and Greece were strongly influence the modern world. If in the history didn’t have these two civilizations that contributed to the modern world, the architecture, entertainment (Olympic games),  government, culture, ideas are going to be completely different. The two civilizations contribute the modern world that makes the world better. These two civilizations have had on the modern world also impact our world. For instance, less women involve in politics and no women are fighting in war. Anyway, the Olympic games really inspired the world today, every country, nation, gender can participate to compete. These are only a part of the contribution from Ancient Greeks and Romans but there were so many more that help this world to improve and develop in positive direction.

Works Cited

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Anonemuss. “9 Greek Influences and Contributions to Today’s Society.” Owlcation, Owlcation, 5 Apr. 2018, owlcation.com/humanities/Greek-Influences-today.

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Reiner, Luke. “25 Facts about Ancient Greece ←FACTSlides→.” Ancient Greece Facts: 25 Facts about Ancient Greece ←FACTSlides→, FACTSlides, 11 Feb. 2018, www.factslides.com/s-Ancient-Greece.

Wiltjer, Lucas. “Influence of Greek and Roman Societies on the Modern World.” Prezi.com, 24 May 2013, prezi.com/9swj_bdfypcp/influence-of-greek-and-roman-societies-on-the-modern-world/.

Wiltjer, Lucas. “Influence of Greek and Roman Societies on the Modern World.” Prezi.com, 24 May 2013, prezi.com/9swj_bdfypcp/influence-of-greek-and-roman-societies-on-the-modern-world/.

In literacy, we learned about Greek mythology. In Greek, there are a lot of beliefs of god and goddess.  So I researched about Poseidon one of the powerful gods. ENJOY!

 

Poseidon was one of the major deities of Greek mythology. The Ancient Romans name for Poseidon was Neptune. He was known as the god of the sea. He was also the god of earthquakes, storms, horses, rivers, winds, floods, oceans, and drought. He was the immortal ruler of the seas. He was able to manipulate water, storms, and lightings. This powerful god could create strong waves, violent storms to bring the rage of the ocean upon those who angered him. Poseidon possessed a trident to shake the earth, called “Earth Shaker”. Poseidon had a palace underwater as his watery domain, made of gems and corals, located on the ocean floor. He was at Mount Olympus more often than his palace.

 

Cronus, the leader of the Titans, also, the father of the Olympians, and Rhea known as the mother of gods, they were Poseidon’s parent. He had 2 brothers and two sisters named, Zeus, Hades, Demeter, Hestia, and Hera. He and his two brothers, Zeus and Hades, divided up creation. Zeus became ruler of the sky, Hades, the god of the underworld, and Poseidon was given all water (both salt and fresh). Poseidon married to Amphitrite (ancient sea-goddess). These were Poseidon lovers: Aphrodite, Demeter, and various others. Basically, Poseidon had over 100 lovers and over 500 children. His main children were Theseus, Triton, Polyphemus, Belus, Agenor, Neleus, Atlas. Most of Poseidon children were powerful gods and became heroes.

 

By his birth, Poseidon and other siblings were eaten by Cronus which was his father. Except for Zeus who was saved by his mother, Rhea. A few years after, Zeus came back and gave Cronus the poison drink. Cronus vomited up all of his children. Poseidon was raised by the Telchines. Poseidon, Zeus, and Hades have had war against Cronus and the other Titans. The war lasted for ten years. The three brothers helped to release the Cyclopes (served as builders) from Mother Earth. Cyclopes paid back with gratitude to the three brothers. Poseidon received a trident, Zeus received a thunderbolt, and Hades received a helmet of darkness from Cyclopes. They used all of these weapons to defeat their father and Titans. So then the three brothers became the rulers of the existing world.

 

Poseidon had green-sea eyes, his hair and beard were wavy browns. Poseidon is often depicted as a mature, muscular and bearded man. He would shatter things and his eyes change to storm grey when he got angry or upset. His sacred animals were horse, Dolphin, Bull, and fish. He typically was shown holding his powerful three-pronged spear called a trident (his symbol of power) and sometimes accompanied by dolphins. His powerful trident could create water sources everywhere in Greece and the horse. The trident can also caused earthquakes, and used to stir up tidal waves, tsunamis and sea storms. The horse was also a common symbol of Poseidon. He created many different kinds of horses: Pegasi, Unicorns and, hippocampuses. Sometimes he was shown riding his chariot that pulls by hippocampus (the horse that had fishtail). Additionally, the bull was one of Poseidon symbols because Poseidon sent the bull to Minos, and then Minos liked it too much to sacrifice it. So Poseidon asked Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to make Minos’s queen, Pasiphae (queen of Crete), fall in love with the bull.

 

Poseidon was a very important god in many Greek cities. The Winter Solstice celebrations are for Poseidon. In Athens and other parts of ancient Greece, roughly December/January there is a month that they agreed to name it Poseideon for Poseidon. The Poseidonia of Aegina, happen the same month as Winter Solstice, it lasts for 16 days. A festival held every year in Aegina for high respect of Poseidon. It seems to have been celebrated by all the people live on the island. There was a festival every five years at Sunium in honor of Poseidon as well. Also, animal offerings to Poseidon were a common feature at the feast days. Another festival for Poseidon held every two years it was called the Isthmian games, it was the second most important Olympics in Ancient Greece. Corinth chose Poseidon, lord of the sea, as their city-state patron god because they are located on the sea and depend on the ocean. So the sailors gave the offering to Poseidon like food or fish hook to keep the waters calm and make Poseidon happy. Otherwise, he will devastate the world by causing earthquake or flood.

 

One of the most important myths was involving the god Poseidon when Apollo offended Zeus. Zeus sent them to the king of Troy, Laomedon. Laomedon said he will give a great gift if they build the Trojan walls. Apollo was in charge of King Laomedon’s livestock, Poseidon was tasked with building up the walls of Troy. Poseidon decided to help to build the wall of city Troy. After the two gods had constructed the city (huge walls around the city), Laomedon’s greed caused him to refuse to fulfill the payments to the gods. This action made Poseidon very upset and his furious feelings to attack back to Laomedon that tricked him. Poseidon created a sea monster that caused trouble to Trojans. Another important myth of Poseidon was Cecrops had to find a patron deity for the city state of Athens. Poseidon and Athena (goddess of wisdom) decided to battle for Athens. Cecrops he asked each of them to give a valuable gift for Athens. Poseidon struck the earth with his trident. He created the water well, but it was salty and not useful. Athena stuck her spear into the ground and planted an olive branch which is the symbol of peace. Cecrops choose Athena to patron the city of Athens. Poseidon was extremely angry with Cencrop’s decision and cursed the city of Athens to never have enough water. It became the major problem of water shortage in Athens.

 

Poseidon is the Greek word for ‘husband’. In Greek mythology, the sea god Poseidon was one of the most lascivious of the gods, producing more offspring than other randy gods. However, Poseidon was a very creative god, he designed all of the earth sea creatures. His emotional fluctuations often resulted in violence. His biggest weakness was to manipulate his feeling, Poseidon was very moody, unpredictable, and very bold. As I mentioned above, Poseidon was the Greek  ‘God of the Sea’, and the god of earthquakes, horses, and storms, and as well as one of the 12 of the gods at Mount Olympus. Poseidon had a lot of powers included the ability to control the ocean, create storms, clear bad weather, and create earthquakes. There were statues of Poseidon in Gothenburg, Sweden, in Presov, Slovakia, in Bristol, England, and in Berlin, Germany. He ruled the seas and everyone would often pray to him on voyages at sea to keep them safe.

 

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Gill, N.S. “Everything You Need to Know About Poseidon, The Greek God of the Sea.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/greek-god-poseidon-king-of-sea-120417.

Gill, N.S. “Greek Winter Solstice Celebration in Honor of Poseidon.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/greek-winter-solstice-celebrations-120989.

Gill, N.S. “Greek Winter Solstice Celebration in Honor of Poseidon.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/greek-winter-solstice-celebrations-120989.

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“Myth Man’s Poseidon, God of the Seas.” Olympian Gods, majorolympians.com/poseidon.html.

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In Literacy, we learned about Gender Equity. So I wrote the article paper called Can Men Be Yogis? I interviewed a lot of people and I researched as much as possible to get better article paper.

 

Can Men Be Yogis?

By: Marady

Yoga is not only for women.

Yoga is an exercise for everybody in the world.

Yoga has both mental and physical benefits. Yoga can release stress and improve mental focus Yogantomy mentioned, yoga improves physical fitness, back functions, strength, body awareness and prevents injury. The important reason people practice yoga is for the flexibility, general condition, reduction in lower back pain, and improve overall health. Additionally, it has the immense benefit to increase energy with different poses, and lower blood pressure.

“I love yoga and feel like it is beneficial for my mental health”, Cara Shelton, a facilitator from Liger Leadership Academy stated.

“I found it to be a discipline that I could keep working on and that made me feel good. I found it to be very similar to meditation and was able to sharpen my focus. The type of yoga I did was quite acrobatic as well, which meant I got a good workout.” Waseem Girach facilitator at Liger Leadership Academy stated.

“The problem is that there are little amount of men participating in the yoga classes. Most yogis are women and yoga currently is still dominated by women.” Huffingtonpost website said.

Beckie Harmon, yoga teacher, had declared “I have been teaching yoga for a little over 4 years now, while it still remains a female-dominated practice in the area in which I live, there has been an increase in male attendants. I have also traveled a great deal and I often am in classes with men or with male teachers, however, these classes are all still predominantly female.  I would say I have at minimum one male person yoga class, sometimes more, I remember a few classes (over almost 5 years) that were small and it was more men than women. I did teach at the CrossFit gym for a while and there were like 1/2 to 1/3 men in those classes.”

There are less men practicing yoga, simultaneously, the number of women is increasing. As Yogajournal stated, 82.2% are women and 17.8% are men all around the world are practicing yoga. Ages ranging from 18-44.

For instance, during my trip to a Vagabond Temple Yoga & Meditation Retreat in 2018 at Kep, Cambodia. The Vagabond Temple had the yoga classes and meditations. There were about four men in the yoga class and about 20 women.

The stereotype different people had that only women practicing yoga. Based on DOYOUYOGA article said, even though it is benefits for the physical health for both genders but many people view yoga as a woman’s practice. Men can sit in the lotus pose if they can sit on the couch or on a spin bike. People view yoga as gentle, feminine workout, stretchy, girlie, and not a real workout.

“I think most men are not practicing because of clothing usually they wear the skinny-legs” Kieran O’Neil, Liger Leadership Academy facilitator, said. She continued “Yoga has the stereotype it is a show-off exercise so men are more likely have to be very strong athletes. Also, men are competitive so yoga is not required to compete with each other.”

Cara Shelton remarked “In my opinion, men see yoga as a feminine activity and could possibly worry about being judged. Maybe men prefer weightlifting or more strenuous exercise.”

“After some time practicing the “Ashtanga” style of yoga, I found it to be very repetitive, and I got bored of it. I also got very frustrated because I was not progressing as fast as I expected. In order to progress very well, you really need to practice 5 or 6 times a week.” Waseem Girach said.

“I really enjoy male yoga teachers: my reasoning as to why I typically find a male teacher better than female: there are more female yogis and teachers in the practice and with fewer men, to me, it shows a great deal of seriousness about the practice. they wouldn’t be doing it unless they were really serious about it since it is ‘less’ common for men to be doing yoga. AND every girl you mean has at least tried it or owns yoga pants (in the states-ish but probably internationally too). So in order to be a dude that does yoga or a dude that TEACHES yoga, you must be really into it.” Beckie Harmon stated.  

Yoga has a lot of benefits, women and mostly men should participate in the yoga class.  Encourage everyone that has the passion for doing yoga to join the class. Stop having the reasons and stereotypes why men shouldn’t practicing yoga. We need more MEN yogis because MEN can be yogis. Ask yourself what do you like? If you like yoga just do it, it doesn’t matter who you are. The yoga class is welcome for everyone.    

Works Cited

“7 Reasons Why Men Should Do Yoga.” Www.doyouyoga.com, 30 Sept. 2014, www.doyouyoga.com/7-reasons-why-men-should-do-yoga/.

Editors, YJ. “New Study Finds More Than 20 Million Yogis in U.S.” Yoga Journal, 5 Dec. 2012, www.yogajournal.com/blog/new-study-finds-20-million-yogis-u-s.

Edwards, Michaelle, et al. “Can a Woman Be Too Flexible for Yoga?” Yoganatomy, 2 June 2017, www.yoganatomy.com/womens-flexibility-liability-yoga/.

Gregoire, Carolyn. “The Real Reason Yoga Is Still Dominated By Women.” The Huffington Post, TheHuffingtonPost.com, 28 Oct. 2013, www.huffingtonpost.com/carolyn-gregoire/yoga-women_b_4163938.html.

Niiler, Eric. “Yoga Doesn’t Attract Many Men. Experts Say Guys Would Benefit from Becoming More Flexible.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 21 Oct. 2013, www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/why-yoga-is-still-dominated-by-women-despite-the-medical-benefits-to-both-sexes/2013/10/21/a924bed2-34f5-11e3-80c6-7e6dd8d22d8f_story.html?utm_term=.e33d82a38112.

“Study Shows More Men Are Doing Yoga.” Www.doyouyoga.com, 5 Sept. 2016, www.doyouyoga.com/more-men-yoga-male-yogis-47859/.

joe@soberwatersretreat.com. “Is There a Relationship Between Gender and Injury?” Yoganatomy, 11 Dec. 2017, www.yoganatomy.com/gender-and-yoga-practice/.