Sarmatians

Amazons, the women warriors that defied the expectations and social structures of the patriarchal world of antiquity. These women left a strong impact on Greece, and the tribe was often featured in Greek mythology and artwork. Dolls were crafted in the Amazons’ likeness, and given to young girls as toys;[1] Male lovers used artwork featuring Amazons as gifts for one another; there are over five-hundred Grecian vases that portray Amazons, and often in combat with Greek heroes.[2] Many classicist historians

Drachneg cursed Ares’ overconfidence. As he’d told the war god, these elements didn’t favor mobile warfare or even his style of fighting. He remembered how his father had bested the Amazons a generation earlier. The battle had been in the open plain where there was no place for the women to attack and melt away for another assault. Those Huns had been better fed and closer to their source of supply. The ground was firm for their horses’ charge. In addition his father wasn’t stupid enough to let

The True King Arthur Kings, dragons, and great battles come to mind when you think of the Dark Ages. Another subject that comes to mind is the great King Arthur. Everyone has heard of the so called “King” Arthur and his infamous knights of the round table. The modern versions of King Arthur are just tales and myths told to kids, but who is the true Arthur? Did he even exist? There are multiple suitors for the role of King Arthur, but one man sticks out more than the others. First, I want to talk

Throughout the centuries King Arthur’s story has continued to develop through speculation, conjecture, and evidence; however, much of this has long been contested. Few people argue he exists for lack of evidence and an abundance of mystery. The majority of Arthurian enthusiasts believe he never existed or was a character created by combining the best traits of heroes at the time. Some just do not care, these people get from Arthur inspiration and courage, whether he was real or not. In most cases

The Scythians lived peacefully until the third century BCE. During that time, they were overcome by another nomadic tribe, the Sarmatians. Less than twenty-five years after the Sarmatians conquered the Scythians, the Goths superseded the Sarmatians. The Goths were groups of uncivilized people who strengthened their kingdoms by keeping them in a state of terror. They were of Germanic descent, and reached the pinnacle of their strength

Appling 1 Brenton Appling Dr. Haydock English 1101 31 March 2017 The Races of Men The Races of Men by Robert Knox describes how Mr. Knox felt about black’s inferiority to whites and that race was a major determinant of culture, behavior and character. A lot of his opinions about blacks was not factual and he did very little research on the topic. He based his opinions on the views and thinking of other people. Each race was thought to have distinct physical and behavioral traits that were inherited

Hobbit (1937). Amongst his literary works lies The Fall of King Arthur, a tale he never was able to finish. The film King Arthur portrays Artorius Castus, a Roman cavalry officer, the son of a Roman father and a Celtic mother, who commands a unit of Sarmatian auxiliary cavalry in Britain. The story begins when Arthur loses his mother to a Celtic attack on his village and going to his father’s grave to get his sword called Excalibur. In this portrayal, Merlin is the leader of the Celt clan that rebels

Essay question: Explain the impact of Constantine the Great or Monasticism or the Crusades on the development of Christianity in the Middle Ages. There can be insignificant scepticism that the influence of Constantine the Great on Christianity was distinctly comprehensible in society by the Middle Ages. The Christian Church had transformed from a state of facing persecution to being that of the most Commanding organizations in Europe by the time. There is no uncertainty that this was accomplished

The term gender roles refers to the set of social and behavioral norms that are considered appropriate for individuals of a certain gender. These roles vary between cultures. Gender roles, unlike gender itself, are socially constructed. They may reflect the natural aspirations of the gender, or they may be manipulated, resulting in the oppression of a gender. Historically, gender roles have not always been consistent with those we have today. Though in many ancient societies men have been dominant

Defeat of the Grand Strategy of Rome The Gothic uprising of 376 A.D. was a turning point in the history of the Roman Empire. It was the beginning of the end for the Roman Empire in some sense of how had stood for the past 400 years. By looking at the events on both sides of the Danube that led to the devastating defeat of the Romans at The Battle of Adrianople and the composition and layout of the Roman border, the implications of what this turning point caused can be examined, such as its effects