In addition, the customs did not undergo a "democratization," meaning an expansion of previously elite traditions to common people. The material had association with non-elites from the beginning. Likewise, while objects such as nude female figurines and certain amulets occurred all over Egypt, ...
Mtyu : Concept of death in Indian traditions : transformation of the body and funeral rites Gian Giuseppe Filippi ; translated by Antonio Rigopoulos (Recon... GG Filippi,A Rigopoulos - D.K. Printworld 被引量: 5发表: 1996年 Understanding the dynamics of household enterprises in Egypt: Birth...
It says much for the liberal spirit of that age that these men, who broke with all the cherished traditions of the past, were not, as a rule, reviled for impiety, but received universal honour. Thales was accounted one of the Seven \Vise Men of Greece. But let me now consider what ...
The literate mother has a greater ability to address health issues, using written material instead of depending solely on community traditions, and can better cope with the complexities of a health care system. Greater education is also likely to lead to a better chance of employability and ...
The origin ofMilad un nabireportedly dates back to the time of the early four Rashidun Caliphs of Islam. The Ottomans declared it an official holiday in the year 1588. The term Mawlid is also used in some parts of the world, such as Egypt, as a generic term for the celebrations of ot...
I don’t think the first trimester, or any part of pregnancy or parenting, has to be lonely. I know that people can develop deep empathy and solidarity with each other’s struggles — and we see a glimmer of that in every mass movement, from the revolution in Egypt to the capitol occu...
All artistic traditions are present, from Ancient Egypt and Greco-Roman art to Islamic art and grand Asian statuary, from works by Bellini and Murillo to Manet or Mondrian, and masterpieces from the European Renaissance or an Art Deco ensemble, to Indian miniatures or paintings by Yan Pei-Ming...
Mentions of sports were also found on the walls of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. According to one of the unofficial versions, it was in Egypt that the first competitions in running in special rooms, jumping, and lifting weights were held. But ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of phy...
is observed on the second Monday in October. This federal holiday recognizes the historic voyage and arrival of Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus who sailed to the Americas on October 12, 1492. Columbus Day: History, Traditions, and Changes Indigenous Peoples’ Day (US)—a holiday that is ...
The Midianites seem to have traveled extensively in the desert regions. R. A. Cole (Exodus [TOTC], 60) reasons that since they later were enemies of Israel, it is unlikely that these traditions would have been made up about Israel’s great lawgiver; further, he explains that “Ishmael...