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Political Organization The Southern Valley Yokuts were a large group, and they would split themselves into smaller self-governing groups of about 350 people, adopting names, and creating dialects of the language. While these groups formed a single village that usually had several settlements, created from close families, with one settlement being the dominant (). During the late spring, or early summer, the groups would separate. The separation allowed families to leave for months and gather…

Centuries after the fall of Ancient Egypt, an oceangoing warrior culture arose in the coastal regions of Scandinavia. Known for their ferocity and daring expeditions, the Vikings were talented sailors, ship-builders, and fighters that were active from the eighth to eleventh centuries AD (history.com). Often referred to as Norsemen, the Vikings practiced their own religion that was centered upon mythology and the worship of ancestors and Gods such as Odin. The afterlife was an integral aspect of…

Thomas Hardy is a name well known when it comes to classic literature. Some of his most notable works may include Jude the Obscure, The Return of the Native, The Woodlanders, Wessex Poems, and Under the Greenwood Tree. Thomas Hardy was born on June 2, 1840 in Bockhampton, England, where he grew up in an isolated cottage with his family. He was the oldest of four children and a hard worker, but was often found to be sick. His father was a stonemason and builder while his mother was well-educated…

Storytelling: the mythological art of Hinduism in aspects of transmitting and performing devotion Storytelling, as expressed by Johari is a human activity which is “as old as the humanity itself. (P.1)” While mythologies, being the collections of explanatory stories that serves to anchor people’s understanding on both the natural and cultural, tangible and intangible world are shared universally. Hinduism, particularly favors the heavy use of mythological stories as a vehicle that can transmit…

In a world where all hope is lost and to live to see another day becomes a more challenging decision to make is a world where a father and son must come together and search for the good still left behind in humanity. Through comparison to Greek Gods and the code of good guys, Cormac McCarthy presents the theme of hope in The Road. Hope is what feeds the father and son to see another day. Without hope there is no point in living. With hope, the father and son are able to do the unimaginable and…

We sat around the cabin in as close to a circle as we could. It smelled musky with a hint of dust—Ancient and thoroughly cleaned. The room was freezing and I grasped my sweater closer to my body. I looked around, checking the scene. Around me were many pale faces with baggy eyes and droopy lids. Ruth Fordman and I were the only people of color in the room. “Oh lord, here we go” I thought to myself. I could feel the heavy weight of my heart beating faster against my chest as I was filled with the…

The holocaust memorial consist of 10 attractions: The Science of Race, The Night of the Broken Glass, Nazi Society, Voyage of St. Louis, The Tower of Faces, Warsaw Ghetto, Prisoners of Camps, Auschwitz Cremation, Victims Shoes, Rescue and Resistance (wallenberg index). The exhibit is all audio and people tend to stay 1-3 hours and still don 't get through all of the the exhibition (wallenberg 17).The opening floor explores how systematic mass murder happened…

Organ banks are considered acceptable as long as the organs are to eventually be used for transplants. Animal or artificial parts are allowed if viable and able to save a life or restore health. These animals do not have to be considered kosher because the intention to save a life is greater than dietary laws. The topic of donating one’s body to science is debatable. Some argue that Jewish people must do it so Jewish individual avoid animosity towards Judaism. One rabbi stated that “one may make…

Introduction In our everyday lives we all experience death and dying at some point in time. We all have different ways of how we cope and deal with death and dying. There have been many studies and said ways of how a person is supposed to deal the death. Because of our different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs we cannot expect everyone to have the same emotion and reaction to it. Many of our reactions to death and dying is taught to us as young children. In our society we are very comfortable…

“After he had examined the camp, he approached us. He gave an inspiring speech about what criminals the prisoners were and how they should never have existed- the usual stuff. After, he asked if there were any questions. “Mr. Hitler! I was accused! I shouldn’t be here! I am Aryan!” I yelled. He looked at me skeptically with disgust. “Now, is that true?” he asked, clearly unamused with my claims. One of the Nazi leaders informed Hitler that I was telling the truth, and immediately fired the…