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    The religion of ancient Greece influenced the art and architecture of the civilisation, which can still be seen today. The religion of ancient Greece is where they worshiped a god that influenced there lifestyle the most, for example if you were a fisherman you would pray to Poseidon the god of the sea. They would build temples such as the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to please the gods (Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, 15/11/15). They also built statues to represent gods in human form. Some of…

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    sentencing. Socrates wants to be given free meals for what he has not done for the city. He believes that what he has done is not worthy of death, but that he should be treated as a hero, like the heroes of Athens that are rewarded with free meals at the Prytaneum. The Prytaneum is the town hall in Athens, which is where distinguished citizens dine and meet. When asked for his opinion on his sentence he says he believes that he deserves to be rewarded for what he has done for the city instead…

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    Phaedo Vs Socrates

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    Throughout, philosophy has been challenged by various intellectuals and philosophers who argued about life, specifically on the origin of the universe. They each had their own ideas and personal beliefs and stuck with it even if their counterparts were against them. Each had their own perspective of cognizance but all got to the same question. What are is the origin of the universe? Where does everything come from? Why is what is? They all try to answer these questions and it formulates still…

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    Gatorade is one of, if not the top sports drink brands in production. It’s possible they are the number one sports drink because of their advertising skills towards athletes of all sports. Gatorade is using the advertisement in an appealing way to sell their sports drink to athletes, runners in specific. Gatorade successfully promotes their product to athletes with their advertisement that “Gatorade always wins.” Gatorade’s ad gives their product the appearance of a track runner crossing the…

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    Nfr Rodeos Research Paper

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    Primary Target Keyphrase: NFR Tickets 1. Rodeos is celebrated the most in Las Vegas as it is said to be the perfect spot for riders .You have to book NFR Tickets to view the extraordinary skills of riders. 2. You buy the NFR Tickets to watch the mesmerising display of the world’s best riders. An incredible competition is also hosted and the event is made memorable showcasing the talent. 3. You will miss if you do not purchase NFR Tickets to experience a lifetime event. The Riders show…

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    Of all the ancient city-states of Greece, Athens was considered one of the most widely renowned at the time. Its beautiful architecture, menacing navy, and early form of Democracy, are just a few of its well known merits. The city-state was named after the Greek Goddess, Athena, who served as a bastion for Wisdom, Strategy, and Warfare. This daughter of Zeus, became Athens’s patron deity as a means of protection and influence in decision making. Many sculptures, paintings, and other works of art…

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    Atlantis Research Paper

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    The lost city of Atlantis has been a myth for many centuries, and some researchers even believe that they have found evidence to prove its existence. The lost city of Atlantis is a real event that happened around 635 B.C. The city of Atlantis was found by the greek god Poseidon. Atlantis is believed to be larger than Libya and Asia minor put together. The city was very wealthy and everybody that lived there was happy. Until the gods got upset with the atlanteans, and created an earthquake,…

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    The ancient Olympic games were named after Olympia, a sacred site located on the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. The site is sacred because it was a meeting place for religious and political activities. Because of this, the games were continuously held here. The stadium could hold thousands of spectators and additional sites were built for the athletes to train and live in during the time of the games. The games were held every olympiad, which is every four years.…

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    Gymnastics Research Paper

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    Kayla Rabenold Does Music Affect the Performance of a Gymnast’s vault? Introduction Gymnastics is a sport that involves so much more than just the skills. A gymnast needs to be strong, physically and mentally. A gymnast needs dedication, determination, and a will that could endure the worst of the worst. All of the factors that are needed to become a gymnast are not easily attained; it takes time to be able to incessantly progress. Gymnastics has been around for over 2000 years, but didn’t…

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    was a sanctuary assemble for goddess Athena. It was buit totally from Pentalic marble, despite the fact that parts of its establishments are limestone from a pre-480 BCE sanctuary that was never finished, on top of a slope called the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Due to how enormous and tall it is inside the Parthenon there was a colossal statue of the goddess Athena. Outside the Parthenon, high up on its four dividers there was a frieze. The frieze shapes a solitary, ceaseless band around the…

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