There are many different theories on how the English alphabet came to be the way it is now in 2016. Throughout hundreds of years the English alphabet has evolved in thousands of new ways. The alphabet started out as very simple and less complex system than it has came to be. The alphabet we have come to know now with the basic letters A-Z have not always been around. A lot of people might wonder why or how the alphabet came to be but it is quite simple, over time the way the language and letters
Many scholars have yet to prove the origin of Greek alphabet. However, one fact is for certain: the origin of Greek alphabet does not mean the origin of the writing system to the Greek language. Not a completely new “invention,” the Greek alphabet is undoubtedly from a script that the Semitic peoples of Levantine coast used. Originally fashioned by ethnic Phoenician groups, the source alphabet is connected to the Ugaritic groups of writing systems that developed around the city of Ugarit (Powell
The Greek language was not original. It was originally from a different group of people that the Greeks traded with. A lot of people don’t know that much about the Greek language. You might have questions like, what was the Greek alphabet? Who made it and when? What did Greeks write about? Who still uses this ancient language? How did their alphabet influence the actual word “alphabet”? Greece was an ancient civilization that influenced many other languages. Their alphabet is known world wide. But
it having Ancient Greek origins. Moreover, very well-known city-states, such as Athens and Sparta are often associated with the beginning of the modern society; notwithstanding the significant role of the Ancient Greek alphabet creation is not usually understood. According to a big number of researchers, this invention brought the whole new attitude to the people of our world, including the creation of a democracy and a philosophy. The first Greek city-state to use the alphabet of some kind were
those times, and I can safely say that I agree with that argument. I will expand on my view by pointing out an important similarity between Alcestis and Medea, followed by a key difference, and will finish it off by contrasting them with the Ancient Greek depiction of an “ideal woman.” Firstly, even though my thesis states that I support the argument that Alcestis and Medea represent contrasting ideas of a woman, I am not unaware of any similarities. In fact, I have noted a significant one, which comes
Walking into college, I always wanted to join a brotherhood. But, it was hard to find the one for me at first. After striking out on a few other fraternities at SEMO, I didn’t know if Greek Life was for me. But after talking one night with Brian Smith, I would give my one last shot to Sigma Nu. Looking back, I couldn’t have been happier with my decision. Over the past few months I have grown into a better person and have achieved goals I wouldn’t have even thought about being able to achieve. Looking
the ancient greeks who were the first to use potions for healing and a wide variety of other reasons Herbs were used widely across the world but were especially used in greece. Many things from the greeks we can still find in our daily lives today. Ancient greek potions were one of the most important items in greek culture because they had an interesting mix of ingredients, were used for different reasons, and are the baseline of many of the medications we have today. In ancient Greek culture there
be a perfect example. Coming from the ancient Greeks, xenia was the religious and civic commitment of hospitality that was expected of all guests of people as well as from the hosts themselves. The ancient Greeks held xenia in the highest regard and believed in great consequences if the rules of xenia were abused in any way. Xenia, to them, was much more than guidelines for them to follow; it was a duty that required utmost regard. The ancient Greeks believed that there were exact rules of xenia
and prevention of disease. Ancient Greek civilization sprung up around the 8th century BC. The first evidence of Greek medicine becoming a factor in Greek life came from Homer's the Odyssey and Iliad. In these stories we hear about Machaon and Podalirius the brilliant doctors and excellent men who assisted the injured men in the siege of Troy. Out of every three children born, only two would ever reach the age of two years. The life-expectancy of a healthy Greek adult was about fifty years. It all
When I think of a Delta woman, I think of a compassionate, community-oriented, and diligent individual. During my childhood, I was not blessed with the opportunity of having a sister. Longing for that “sisterly bond” that Delta women acquire is what ignited my interest towards becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated at a young age. As I got older and evolved more into my dream of being a Mortician, which happens to be in a male dominated field, I want nothing more than to be
Although the Ancient Greeks and American’s today have different practices regarding hospitality, some of their traditions are similar. Many examples of Greek culture, including hospitality, has been displayed in Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey.” This essay will compare hospitality factors between the ancient Greek’s beliefs displayed in the Odyssey and modern day hospitality. In Ancient Greek, being hospitable was critical. Not only was it a religious duty to be hospitable, it was expected of everyone
uses of astronomy. Ancient Greece was the most influential because the Indian’s based most of their astronomy off of Greece. The Greeks created calendars that were based off of the eclipse cycle, which they called by two different names, Hellenic Calendars and Lunisolar Calendars. Because of Ancient Greece, we now have calendars to keep us on track every day. The Greeks observed a celestial object passing through the eastern and western morning sky. After a long time of observations, they came to
Phi Theta Kappa I. Introduction: I am a part of a great honor society called Phi Theta Kappa here at Cowley. Phi Theta Kappa was “established in 1918” (Mesa Community College). We have four pillars that we strive to capture in each of our activities these pillars are, fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and service. “The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders” (Phi Theta Kappa). There
Humphrey Iyoha-Edomwande Black Greek-Letter Fraternity interest started in 1972 at Jackson State University. When asked why he got involved in Greek life he responded by saying that he felt that men in Greek-Life held a sophisticated demeanor to themselves and he loved the leadership and community service of the organizations, which drew him to Greek-Life. Humphrey look into into various organizations on campus at the fairs but one stood out to him the most, which was Phi Beta Sigma. Why did Humphrey
thousands of years ago, the Greeks had an extremely innovative society, which led to a change in European architecture and physics skills. They changed Europe’s way of thinking with their architecture and physics skills. The innovations of the Greeks shaped both existing European architecture and future societies throughout time. Ideas about architecture were not the only elements that were changed by the Greeks; the view of architects changed additionally. Greek architects were viewed as
A Dynamic Individual with Vitality and Attitude…these are the characteristics of a true DIVA. I never knew the real meaning of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated until I attended college. While I was a student in middle and high school, the lovely women of Delta Sigma Theta seemed intangible to me. I admired them and wanted to one day follow in their footsteps. The way they spoke, how they carried themselves, the respect they demanded and the attention they received just by walking into a room
portrayal of women brings to light the misogyny in Ancient Greece and exposes Odysseus as a flawed hero. The Greeks scorn and blame women for Odysseus’ actions in order to maintain his image as an admirable hero. When Odysseus recounts his stay on Ogygia with the “witch, Calypso, a radiant creature,” she is portrayed as the villain for seducing Odysseus because she is a woman, which in Ancient Greek culture means she is always in the wrong (Rouse 3). No one ever recognizes that during his seven years on
Saying something has a Machiavellian feeling to it tends to come with a strong negative connotation. However, some communities continue to succeed and flourish today going by the Machiavellian communities standards. My pledging within the fraternity of Pi Kappa Phi has been a blessing and a curse. I absolutely love the guys that I am around for 18 hours of the day. However, the pledging of Pi Kappa Phi has some rules and bylaws that set pledging to be run in a highly Machiavellian format. Our
“Greek civilization is alive; it moves in every breath of mind that we breathe; so much of it remains that none of us in one lifetime could absorb it all.” Ancient Greeks are known to be one of the greatest and most advanced people and have left behind a legacy that helped define the Western civilization. Cultural diffusion helped spread Greek culture all over the world, and its effects can still be felt today in almost every aspect. Greek culture has greatly affected different parts of my daily
History Research Paper Greek art is considered as a turning point for the development of all aspects of cultural art history, such as architecture, sculpture, pottery and painting. The ancient Greek civilization was famous for its mythical and aesthetic principle in the art culture. Renowned for the pottery, Greek had developed its unique painting technique called the black-figured. “Achilles and Ajax playing Dice” by Exekias is the most significant black-figure amphora for its iconography and that