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In the ESV study bible, the authors wrote an excerpt on Ephesians prefacing the author, title, date, background information, and a description of the ancient city of Ephesus. Relating to the author of Ephesians all scholars believed that Paul wrote the letter, until recent times where many scholars propose that an imitator or a follower of Paul wrote the letter. The scholars give two reasons for this theory, the first is the letter’s style does not represent Pauline thought, and the second being

Archetypes in Ancient Greek Culture     Archetypes can be found in all kinds of stories. From adventurous heroes who save the world to scary monsters who bash out brains, common patterns are found in many stories. Archetypes are a broad range of subjects that are used to compare patterns of behavior. Readers can compare their everyday lives to archetypes they encounter in literature. The use of archetypes in The Odyssey help modern readers understand Ancient Greek culture. Some archetypes used in

were believed to hold the power to persuade a god or goddess. The hope was that, if the offering of poetry was beautiful enough, then the god would grant the request of the poet. This is not the only form of magic that words held for the ancient Greeks. In another poem that Sappho wrote, “ A Prayer to Aphrodite”, Sappho describes anguished love. Sappho desires nothing more then to have this unrequited love returned to her arms. In this poem the magic of language calls Aphrodite forth

the differences between the roles and expectations of women will have an effect on the way that a 5th century B.C.E. ancient Greek and a modern, western audience will perceive Antigone’s defiance of Creon. When examining the audience’s interpretation of Antigone’s defiance of Creon’s decree, it is first important to understand how the two time periods -modern and ancient Greek- view the role of women in society. Firstly, women in a modern, western society have agency and autonomy over their decisions;

so all PNMs, not just in their group, can feel comfortable enough to approach them with questions, concerns, or just someone to talk to. A role outside of the PNM’s eyes is being able to work with people of different personalities, backgrounds, and Greek affiliations to be able to make the preparation process and recruitment week go smoothly. Describe in detail all offices, positions, and leadership experiences you have had within your sorority and outside of your sorority and explain how

This paper explores the history of the Alpha Iota chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at Auburn University. The paper will also give insight into the negative perceptions of modern day fraternity men and why statistics and the writer’s personal experiences prove that they are inaccurate. The writer utilizes artifact analysis, expert interviews and oral history, and personal knowledge and experience. The writer is a member of the fraternity being researched and a fraternity man, this gives him first hand insight

Phi sigma sigma began when their founders went to the Dean of Women at Hunter College in New York City with a plan. They wanted to begin a sorority that would be open to all women. On November 26, 1913 Phi Sigma Sigma started. It was the first nonsectarian sorority, began under Fay Chertkoff. Their Alpha Chapter was at Hunter College. In 1913, in New York City, Phi Sigma Sigma was incorporated. Originally under Phi Sigma Omega, their founders learned that another society were already using the name

Although the competitors in ancient Greek athletics and modern body building are different in many ways, they do have a common mindset when it comes to competition, building strength, and sculpting their bodies with pride as their motivator. Despite this common mindset, there are some differences between modern bodybuilding and ancient Greek athletics such as the level of participation amongst women. These men have pride instilled in them at a very early age and eventually become obsessed with their

Sydney Isaac is in the spring 2015 Alpha Omicron class of Phi Sigma Pi. Her big is Stanley Edwards, who is in the Alpha Xi class of Phi Sigma Pi, and her little is Aungelique Hanna who is in the Alpha Rho class of Phi Sigma Pi. Sydney was born on September 11th, 1995. She was born and grew up in Augusta Georgia where she attended and graduated from Augusta Prep. Sydney is the oldest of two brothers ages nineteen and thirteen and one sister who is ten years old. In her family Sydney admires her Father

or brothers footsteps. Similarly, the author of The Odyssey, Homer, expresses the Greeks are motivated by their obligation to appease their gods. As a result, the author communicates the importance of religion within Greek society and the traditions that follow. Throughout The Odyssey, the value of traditions is emphasised through the numerous customs that are follows strictly in the mythological era. The Greeks are portrayed to be non-subservient people, however, when it comes to the