Divination

One of the most diverse regions in the world when it comes to religious beliefs is Eastern Asia. There are many different religions that are found in East Asia and some of them tend to be quite similar to other notable practices. For example, Daoism is not only very significant to the people of China, but it also has many similarities with religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. With that being said however, there are also multiple differences among these practices. The history of Daoism dates…

I did not pay attention to my laugh. When I laugh, it means I really enjoyed something, at that time I have no time to care about how I laugh. According to my mom’s description, I usually laugh with no sound or little sound but my mouth is always widely opened. I think it is quite similar to my puppy. Every time she laugh, there is no sound, but her mouth is also widely opened. My laugh is not very special. Not so special that each time everybody will recognize my laugh. There is someone that I…

In the book, "The Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee" Judge Dee strategically solved three very difficult and treacherous cases, each with its own surprising culprit. Although Judge Dee was effective in solving the murders themselves, his flagrant disrespect to the elderly (a form of Xiao), obvious lack of humanity and courtesy towards his citizens and the people in his court (a form of Ren), and brazen use of spirituality (dreams and ghosts), and not pragmatism or ethics, as means to deduce guilt…

Brandi Smith Dr. Alisa Clapp-Itnyre English L392 November 19, 2015 The Use of Mythology in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is filled with hints toward Greek, medieval, and Biblical literature, as well as other folklore. Through her conscious use of past archetypes, Rowling displays an expansive intellect that readers many not notice during their first read-through of the series. Rowling uses her knowledge of these classics in the naming of the…

“Though none of them had formal legal training, the judges had studied the basis of all law in Salem- the Bible” (Woods 6). One quote they have used from the bible was “There shall not be found among you any one that uses divination [fortune telling], or an enchanter, or witch” (Woods 6). Rebecca Nurse was also accused of sticking pins and pinching young teenaged girls and married woman. “Throughout the trial, these accusers twisted themselves into strange positions and howled…

The year was 1938; fleeing from the Italian fascist Mussolini’s’ encroachment of Greece my great-grandfather and great-grandmother came to the United States settling in a small city of Hialeah which resided just outside the city of Miami, FL. In January 1, 1940 my grandmother (Linda) was born at Jackson Memorial Hospital and soon after my great-grandfather left to find his riches in the north and left his family in Hialeah. So my great-grandmother sold what she owned (her body) to the military…

Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism have many similarities and differences ranging from structure difference to ritual similarities. When these religions are broken down into subcategories, and their values are studied individually, it is easy to notice these similarities and differences. All religions are beautiful and deserve to be dissected and analyzed, so that they can be appreciated for what they actually are, and not what they have been viewed as. Starting off with Hinduism,…

Many sinful souls have been lost to the dark evil abyss called hell. In the story of Dante's "The Inferno" suggest that there is a great amount of severity of violence in the levels of hell. It is well known in the circles of hell that there is violence in the form of mentality, physically and sometimes both due to the sins one committed. However, we can compare and contrast as the levels of hell increase that the violence does also. As Dante journeys through the pits of hell with his…

The immortalization of the seven peaks of the Taishan Mountain is critical to understanding the cultural significance of the temple. The Temple of Heaven has two main altars along with some smaller altars. Of the two main ones, the first is called the Circular Mound of Heaven, and the other is the Altar of Prayer for Harvest. At the time when the temple was created, China was plagued with ill weather and famines, because of which it became important for the people to pray to the Gods for a…

17043 1st Hour Puritan Essay #3 Wrap-Up It is often customary to study the relevance of tone, metaphors, and symbolism in literature. However, the relevance of the bible is recognized, but not as commonly studied. In the Puritan era, one simply could not retain a solid reputation in a community without having a steadfast faith. The Crucible is a play written by Arthur Miller that tells a horrific tale pertaining to the witch trials. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” is a short poem that…