Pelé

When someone says “mythology”, people usually think about the myths that come from places such as Greece, Scandinavia, or Rome. But there are also thousands of myths that come from right here in America. That said, there is not just one bundle of myths for the entire continent; in fact, nearly every Native American tribe has its own separate mythology, complete with gods, stories, and explanations for natural phenomena. These myths are not completely devoid of commonalities, though. Many factors…

In, “20th Century Women’s Religion as Seen in the Feminist Spirituality Movement,” Cynthia Eller describes the rise of the Feminist Spirituality movement which helped meet the spiritual/religious needs of women by having a focus on female leadership and on the importance of women’s experiences. This movement found it’s origins in feminist witchcraft which had a resurgence in relevancy in the 20th century. At the time, radical feminists felt a strong connection to witchcraft because of the…

Hula Kahiko emerged as a way to praise the Akua and Hawaiian kings. It utilizes intricate hand and body motions to convey specific ideas and is almost always accompanied by mele. The chants used very few chromatic notes and were usually sung by poets. The mele were passed down through generations to preserve the history of the kings and Akua. The kings could share their entire family history with the other islands through these performances. The most common belief among Hawaiians as to how…

Dreams can inspire you, but goals can change your life. Sometimes it only takes one step to change a dream into a goal. Yet, it can take years to take that goal to the finish line. I believe that everyone should have a goal in life, something to live up to; it is something you want to achieve in life, it is something that gives you motivation. Many people may have a goal in life to own their very own business. In the book ‘of Mice and Men’ George and Lennie’s dream to own a farm and have all…

other classes. The chapter wraps up with Mayor failing to execute at a soccer drill and failing at impressing girls. The shadow that Mayor resides with his brother a collegiate athlete and his father, “ ‘You (Enrique) were meant to do this! The next Pelé! And this one’ he’d said, pointing at me, ‘the next Maradona!’ ”(Henríquez, 16). Rafael, Mayor’s father, has pressured his two boys to play soccer and stated they were meant for greatness like the players he mentions above. With his brother…

What country has Pele, arguably the best soccer player ever? What country stops work when they win an important match in soccer? The answer to both of these questions is Brazil. Brazil is a country of the world that has incredible geography, varied history, modern government and economy, and colorful culture. Brazil has very incredible geography. Brazil is located on the continent of South America. It is bordered by French Guyana, Suriname, Suyana, Venezuela, Peru, Paraguay, Columbia, Argentina,…

The continent of South America contains many fascinating countries. Countries like Argentina, Paraguay, and Peru are all located on the continent. The most fascinating country of all however, is Brazil. Brazil is the most vibrant and colorful country in South America, and for good reason. Brazil is an interesting country that is definitely worth visiting. Brazil has a semi-large population; in the year 2016, the population was two hundred and seven million people. While that number may seem…

Many studies showed that altruistic behavior can be heavily influence by the task as well as the reward. In a context that involves food, chimpanzees are not typically as altruistic. (Yamamoto, S. and Tanaka, M. 2009). Chimpanzees often compete over food, which is likely to block their ability to act on behalf of others. In a study analyzing chimpanzee anticipation of food return, research investigated the abilities of five chimpanzees to cope with increasing waiting duration in exchange tasks.…

In every culture and society, there are numerous things in common and numerous distinctions. However, one thing connects every one of us. That one thing is what everybody know as 'sports. ' Sports are a lifestyle in numerous nationalities and societies. Games Sports are a way to get rid of all the stress and get away from the everyday routine and hassles of life. There are various mixed bags in a sport. However, one game is known in different places around the globe, which called 'soccer. '…

opposition. The sport doesn’t require a lot of equipment and can be played anywhere. It is an easy sport to play, but a hard sport to be good at. Unlike basketball, hockey and football, you can be any size and still be good. Players like Lionel Messi and Pelé are among the best players of all time and neither exceed 5 '6 ' '. On the contrary, players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are also two of the best players to ever play and they both are over six…