Archery

goddesses are held to the same standard as the gods. They are as equally worshipped and praised by the mortals that build their temples on their land. In Greek myth the goddesses are often associated with qualities such as love and talents such as archery. They are worshipped for these qualities and talents but also for their femininity. A Greek goddess that is often associated with very feminine traits is Artemis. Artemis is…

Beginning at a young age, we all start to hear narratives and after a while the stories become embedded into our minds. The stories represent much more than simple tales, rather they provide us lessons about ourselves and the world around us. Narratives offer a way to teach, without lecturing. The details in the story stay in our memory, making it much easier to remember the morals the tale exemplifies. Every culture has their own tales that tell their history or beliefs. For example, we have…

The Golden Age of Sports Many women in the 1920s and 1930s achieved greatness when they stood up to play sports. In the United States, the governing body for amateur sports and, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), supported and even encouraged women’s participation in the Olympics (Greenberg 45). During this time period, women were starting to get there rights and they wanted one of those rights to be having the ability to play sports, like the men did. In the 1900s women were allowed to…

identities in such a way to fit their political agenda. One such author who attempted to equally represent both the foreign and female identity was Hippocrates. In his description of the Scythians, he recounts “…unmarried girls, ride horses, practice archery, hurl javelins from horseback and fight tribal enemies” (Hp. Aer.3.17). In his initial description, Hippocrates simply describes the customs regarding Scythian women. However,…

While there are several general theories that suggest why Greek sport developed as it did, the evidence provided in Book 23 of the Iliad strongly suggests sport in Ancient Greece developed due to warfare. The similarities between sport and warfare are most apparent in the common values associated with each, the necessity of divine support to succeed, and finally the Ancient Greeks’ view of contest. Through the examination of these three aspects of sport and warfare, the similarities that arise…

Throughout the Bronze Age, the cultures of the Aegean civilizations showed influences in trade, religion and economic administration. The iconography of these civilizations not only revealed their culture but also how they functioned throughout Greece. Weapons and animal representations like bulls and griffins, are all characteristic of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. But the settings in which they are presented offer deeper implications into their values and identity. Excavated frescos,…

During the medieval era of Japan, there were two distinct types of warriors. These are the Samurai and the Shinobi. How does the lifestyle of a Samurai compare to that of a Shinobi? Both types of warriors had advantages and disadvantages when it came to their lifestyles and fighting techniques. The two types of warriors also have a long history and have evolved over time. The life of a samurai was a life full of dedication. Everyday living his life to sever his master. Samurai were to live…

In the nineteenth century many scholars and great thinkers started to support the belief that as the twenty-first century approached religion would slowly fade and cease to matter. They believed secularism and science would bring new found logic which would ultimately over come and transcend religion. Contrary to their belief, post modern reality is that religion has a huge impact both globally and individually on our lives. Religions like Hinduism Buddhism and Christianity have profound impacts…

commotion. Still naked from their first night of union, Joth peaked outside the leather tent flap. “What did we miss?” he remarked. Rinka pulled him back inside. “Can’t the war wait a few more minutes?” she teased. “I like to have you inside me once again.” Joth returned a loving smile and then threw his tunic over his head. “Oh, how I’d like that but I think something really important is happening.” She shook her head and returned the smile. “Oh, go ahead,” she sighed.…

Over the course of 50 years sports has changed rapidly from the introduction of pro teams to the modernized millions of dollars stadiums. One notorious change that has evolved in sports is the introduction of women into sports activities. Even before the first Olympic Games women have been prohibited and excluded from participating in sports. Thus, today I am going to discuss the changes to women’s sports and how these changes occurred over the past 50 years. So to begin we will look at the…