... her hand clenched. Unfortunately, although her left arm is broken away above the elbow, it does appear drawn slightly forward and away from the body. The figure also combines details Egyptian dress. "Three decorative bands at the neckline echo a typical Egyptian-style banded collar or necklace (Benson, 2001 ... and proportions of these two pieces of sculpture are almost exactly identical (Figure 4). Not only are the similarities between Egyptian and Archaic Greek male and female statu-ary observable with the naked eye, but also computer statistical techniques have been utilized in the a...

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... within society today. The Greeks were the first to glamorize the perfection of the human body during the archaic period. Using balance and proportion the Greeks sculpted what they considered to be the perfect male and female forms. The depiction of the human physical form has captivated man since the ... beginnings of the existence of the human race. Sculpture is one of the most successful art forms in conveying beliefs, views and attitudes of ancient cultures and civilizations towards the human body to ... the present era. Walking around the big room a saw a statue of kouros (youth). H...

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... examples of Idealism, and although she is lying on her stomach, appears to be naked yet exposing her true Realism, the sexual anatomy of a male. Although we know not what the original piece was made of, most sculptures of this time were carved from marble, so one can assume that ... intended to be seen from behind. This would have provoked the discovery by the spectator of its hermaphrodite sexuality. Maybe quite a surprise to the male viewer with traditional ideas and assumptions about sexuality. This is exactly so!, when approached from the front, the viewer is in contact with the figu...

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... a landscape; both the pen and brush utilized with careful discretion. Writers craft characters aware of society's norms and its impact upon their identities. Male characters challenge a static alpha male stereotype ingrained within Western culture, restrained by a traditional application concerned with environmental dominance. Ancient Greece immeasurably influenced Western thought and their example continues after ... fable since its conception, "The Odyssey" promulgates arete by Odysseus" example of mortal excellence. As the epitome of male perfection, Odysseus was a noble possessing in...

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... had little power except for leading the army and conducting religious services. The main "branch" of government was The Assembly, a group of prominent male citizens over the age of twenty who were responsible for passing laws and making decisions concerning war and peace. Each year, five ephors, or ... They were taught to endure pain and hunger, and to follow orders without complaint. Discipline increased further still, as a boy reached adulthood. All male citizens between the ages of 20 and 60 were required to serve in the army and ate and slept at an army barracks. Serving one ... the...

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... had little power except for leading the army and conducting religious services. The main "branch" of government was The Assembly, a group of prominent male citizens over the age of twenty who were responsible for passing laws and making decisions concerning war and peace. Each year, five ephors, or ... They were taught to endure pain and hunger, and to follow orders without complaint. Discipline increased further still, as a boy reached adulthood. All male citizens between the ages of 20 and 60 were required to serve in the army and ate and slept at an army barracks. Serving one ... the...

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... divided all the citizens in ten tribes, who chose fifty members each year and made a council of five hundred members. This assembly of all male members was authorized to pass the new laws and administer the foreign and financial affairs. Cleisthenes reforms made Athens more united than ever before. Athens came ... and elect the chief magistrates. Senate or the council of the elders had especially important position in the Roman Republic. It was a group of 300 male members, over the age of sixty. Senate only gave the advice to the magistrates, but there advice was mostly the final decisio...

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... Thus, they were given a kyrio, or guardian, to protect them from not only damaging themselves but from others as well. This guardian, the closest male birth relative or when applicable, husband, controlled most of her life, as her citizenship entitled her only to the possibility of marriage and to her husband ... and one subject in order to survive. The ruler, or master, is the one who can foresee with his mind while the other who works with the body is the subject, or slave. In the coalition of the household, Aristotle describes three parts- 1- Master ruling over slave, 2- Father, and 3-...

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... century, until her defeat at the battle of Leuctura in 371.2 Sparta's" armies were fearless and they equipped themselves with the best soldiers. Every healthy male was a full time soldier and each individual was dedicated to serve the city. Sparta emerged as the dominant military force in ancient Greece because of ... a military camp. Sons, brothers, and fathers were separated put in different camps. Spartans didn't want their soldiers to hold any attachment. Any male baby that was born with an abnormality was left to die for. These military camps were nothing you would call luxuries. The...

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... . The leading Athenian sculptor was Praxiteles. It was through his work that the female (Aphrodite) entered the canon of beauty in Greek art, which had been previously restricted to the male nude. (Adams, p. 95). With the conquest of Alexander the Great, Greek art entered its last great phase, the Hellenistic period (323-31 B.C.). The Greek interest in naturalism led to a delight ... personalities. The Greeks believed that they participated in human events, such as the Trojan War and influenced the outcome. The Greeks also believed in an elaborate preservation of the physical body after ...

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... type of democracy. Every month a new set of 500 citizens were chosen by lot to form a council to decide political matters. This Council would prepare legislation for the assembly. Any male citizen was eligible for this council (only 40% of population was a citizen). Another aspect of Athenian government was the Board of Ten Generals. This group was elected and dealt with ... . This strive for excellence was the method from which they achieved such phenomenal accomplishments. These accomplishments astound us to this day. They also believed in the balance of mind and body. Although many of...

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... two dietes, or the outstanding nature of one particular deity. And finally, sacrifice functions directly to clarify the political rights of each individual and reveal the structures of their social body (Sissa and Marcel). However, various implementations of sacrifice can possibly induce different results depending on the direction of the interaction. For example, sacrifice can take place between a god and animals ... of animal sacrifice take place in the Dionysiac religion, which is centered on Dionysus "the god of vegetation, consists of the Bacchae (female worshippers of Dionysus), a...

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... . Spartan dominance rose from its unquestionable position as the preeminent continental army of the region. The farming and manual labor of the city was provided by slaves, which freed the male citizens to serve in the army. Spartan boys were all trained to serve in the military as professional soldiers, with individual and family needs subordinated to the needs of the ... instance, ravage the territory of a superior, since it is always possible to coast along to some point, where either there is no hostile force to deal with or merely a small body. In addition, Pericles knew the Spartan...

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... type of democracy. Every month a new set of 500 citizens were chosen by lot to form a council to decide political matters. This Council would prepare legislation for the assembly. Any male citizen was eligible for this council (only 40% of population was a citizen). Another aspect of Athenian government was the Board of Ten Generals. This group was elected and dealt with ... . This strive for excellence was the method from which they achieved such phenomenal accomplishments. These accomplishments astound us to this day. They also believed in the balance of mind and body. Although many of...

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