Pompeii

what to do or how to feel. “But if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? And if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like you’ve been here before? How am I going to be an optimist about this?” (Pompeii Bastille) I chose the song Pompeii by Bastille because the lyrics basically describe how Delia is feeling, she doesn’t know what to do and wishes that she had her old life back. As her father is in jail and awaiting trial, she keeps recollecting…

In Pompeii, religion shows an influence Egyptian culture. In particular, the Egyptian goddess Isis, goddess of health, marriage and wisdom, had a notable presence in Pompeii. One of the most notable influences Isis and the Egyptian culture had on Pompeii was the Temple of Isis, erected in devotion to her within the city. The temple was situated near the Large Amphitheatre in the Pompeiian Forum. Source A also shows the influence of Egyptian culture. It depicts a marble statue of Isis, found in…

god Jupiter. Jupiter in Roman religion, and mythology was the prime protector of the state. His symbol lightning bolt or an eagle. Jupiter was much like the Greek god Zeus. The next Pompeii temple is the Temple of Apollo. Which was named after the Greek and roman god Apollo. Apollo was once the main god in Pompeii, but was later move down by the roman god Jupiter. Apollo was part of a ancient Greek religion. His symbols included Lyre, laurel wreath, python, raven, bow and arrow. Apollo was the…

The sound of people screaming, babies crying, and sudden loud explosions. Still dizzy, I gazed up to see a volcano with light red molten falling down the side of the dark rock, houses are into flames. A sudden thought popped into my mind, "am I in Pompeii." My vision was slightly blurred, a rush of adrenaline pulsed through me as I came to realize,…

Furthermore, the sublime in a work of art is that in which involves an astonishing, fearful, terrible, and obscure scene. Therefore, Karl Brulluv’s painting, The Last Day of Pompeii, is a sufficient representation of Burke’s ideas. The subject matter of the painting is the catastrophic volcanic eruption that occurred in Pompeii that left the town buried in ashes. Brulluv’s representation creates an understanding that nature itself is obscure, terrible, fearful, and astonishing. Therefore, by…

between two tectonic plates, so when an earthquake shook it, it finally exploded. The eruption was one that was 1000 times more powerful than the bomb we dropped on Hiroshima. The town of Pompeii was located just below the volcano, and did not stand a chance against its wrath. At the end of Vesuvius’s eruption, Pompeii was covered in sixteen feet of ash. About sixteen centuries passed before archeologists finally rediscovered it. The ash had nearly preserved the city, the temples, homes, and…

How did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius affect the city of Pompeii? By: Josh Scabarozi Screaming, crying, your mother screaming, telling you “It is going to be okay”. These are all things you would hear if you lived in the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius affected Pompeii in many ways. Pompeii was very modern and most of the wealthy Romans would go to it as a vacation spot. The eruption caused lots of damage by covering the whole city with layers of rocks, ash, and…

Escaping Pompeii The Pompeii citizens thought Mount Vesuvius may never erupt,but one day the town started to shake and all of a sudden, BOOM! Mount Vesuvius erupts. When they hear the BOOM everybody runs for their lives screaming at the top of their lungs. The daily life in Pompeii is similar to ours today because eating on the go, we have many of gadgets, and we sew our clothes sometimes. To begin with, Pompeii is a non-gadget world. Pompeii has many tool including cooking vessels. Pots,…

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius On August 24 around noon in 79 AD, a massive eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius began to cause a catastrophic damage that we still talk about today. It happened in the town of Pompeii. An estimated 20,000 people died that day. They died the most horrible death. Very few people escaped the red lava and gassy fumes. How did this come to be on this day? Were there any warnings? What would happen if Mount Vesuvius erupted today? Where is Mount Vesuvius located? Mount…

and wine tastings, tours for children adults and there is a pompeii 3D virtual reality tour with assistant. Pompeii might not be the best place where people can’t swim but it has the most beautiful views evey. According to tripadvisor There is 16,465 reviews to Pompeii and everyone loves Pompeii. There’s lots of water fountains, if people were to like water fountains this is the place people want to be . This means this means that Pompeii is a incredible place to visit with all its landmarks…