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25 Cards in this Set
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In Media Res |
In the middle of things. Beginning narrative in middle using flashbacks. |
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Aptronym |
Name with meaning. Calypso "to hide or conceal" Telemechus "fighting at a distance" |
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Suppliant |
Person making a plea to king or authority figure |
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Civilized greek |
Xenia- hospitality to enemies and friends |
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Rhapsode |
professional orator of greek poetry |
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Canon |
collection of sacred books |
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Importance of name change |
Name change constitutes a shift in character and personality |
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Parable |
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. |
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Abrahamic Traditions/ Religions |
we are all sons of abraham. Developed monotheistic religion on God. Tradition is the descendents of common ancestor. |
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Theophany |
a visible manifestation to humankind of God or a god. |
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Qur'an |
the Islamic sacred book, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel and written down in Arabic. The Koran consists of 114 units of varying lengths, known as suras These touch upon all aspects of human existence, including matters of doctrine, social organization, and legislation. |
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Hijra |
exodus. Muhammad's departure from Mecca to Medina in AD 622, prompted by the opposition of the merchants of Mecca and marking the consolidation of the first Muslim community |
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Chivalry |
the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. |
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Karma |
(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences |
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Moksha |
(in Hinduism and Jainism) release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma.the transcendent state attained as a result of being released from the cycle of rebirth. |
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Atman |
the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as inherent in the real self of the individual.a person's soul. |
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The five relationships of Confucianism |
The Five Bonds are: ruler to ruled, father to son, husband to wife, elder brother to younger brother, friend to friend. Specific duties were prescribed to each of the participants in these sets of relationships. |
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Rule by punishment vs. Rule by Virtue |
lead through policy and discipline through punishment |
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Piety |
(in Confucianism) the important virtue and primary duty of respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elderly family members. |
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Frame Story |
A story or series of stories that occur within an overall plot or frame story. |
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performative aspent of odyssey aeneid |
Both epic poems were meant to be conveyed orally to listeners in a performance acted out by Rhabsodes |
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Allegory |
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. |
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Tanak |
the hebrew bible (old Testament) |
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Archetype |
character identified by traits. Hero brave Quests and Journeys and battle. |
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Five Characteristics of an epic |
Universal themes, Vast settings, legendary hero , supernatural events/characters, Superhuman power and deeds. |
