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Alexander the Great Intro: Museum & “Fire from Heaven”

Posted on July 2, 2011 by kulturogrenci

So, I’ve started my final book for Capstone entitled “Fire from Heaven” by Mary Renault about Alexander the Great. It discusses his childhood up until his ascension to the throne as king. Renault discusses the influences that molded Alexander into a ruler and conqueror. This is an appropriate book to end my experiences in a […] Continue reading →

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Conclusions from Cassandra: My world, Story world & Historic world

Posted on July 1, 2011 by kulturogrenci

After reading Christa Wolf’s four essays at the end of the book, I now understand method and the madness behind her research and writing of the novel of Cassandra, the story of Troy from Cassandra’s perspective. My suspicions from the beginning about the theme of gender and particularly the role of women was confirmed during […] Continue reading →

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Greek Orthodox vs. Roman Catholicism: Part 3

Posted on July 1, 2011 by kulturogrenci

A couple days ago we visited a town called Meteora which is known for its collection of Greek Orthodox monasteries and nunneries situated on top of towering rocks. If you wanted to call one place in the whole world spiritual, I would call it this place. From atop the rocks there is a beautiful view […] Continue reading →

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A “Traveler’s” Report

Posted on June 29, 2011 by kulturogrenci

We travelers think alike. As I read Christa Wolf’s 1st essay, in the form of a travel report, from “Cassandra: A Novel and Four Essays”, I can’t help but identify with Wolf’s insights as she explores Greece as well as her journey. This month, I too have been a traveler. I have traveled through western […] Continue reading →

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Temple Rituals

Posted on June 28, 2011 by kulturogrenci

At Delphi, there were many religious rituals that were performed in accordance with the cult of Apollo. Before entering the holy area, every person had to be purified. Some people, such as criminals, the dying and pregnant women, were not even allowed into the holy area and instead had to wait outside the wall that […] Continue reading →

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Mycenae, Delphi & Prophecy

Posted on June 28, 2011 by kulturogrenci

The Trojan War pitted the Trojans against the Mycenaeans. Today we visit Delphi, which has significance for both camps. Originally, Delphi housed the temple of Mother Earth, which was the god of the Mycenaeans. Mythologically, Apollo established his own temple and oracle in Delphi and thus started the cult of Apollo in Delphi around the […] Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kulturogrenci

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 As I was reading through my book for the Capstone course, “Cassandra: a […] Continue reading →

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The Real Olympics

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kulturogrenci

Well, my wish came true! I got the opportunity to attend the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics 2011 summer games in Athens at the Kallimarmaron Stadium, the oldest stadium of the world built in 566 BC, made out of marble and holding up to 46,000 spectators today! After deep contemplation and uncertainty, I obtained […] Continue reading →

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Assignment #13- Comparing Jesus and Socrates as Teachers

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kulturogrenci

Speaking of religion and philosophy, I am going to briefly examine the portrait of Jesus as a teacher in Matthew with that of Socrates as a teacher in Plato’s Apology and Euthyphro. Jesus and Socrates had many things in common as teachers. First, both expressed ideas which were ill-received by the societies in which they […] Continue reading →

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June 26- Greek Orthodox versus Roman Catholicism: Part 2

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kulturogrenci

Today we took a one-day cruise of three Greek islands, Poros, Hydra and Aegina. As soon as we boarded the boat, we staked out awesome seats on the front deck of the boat facing the open ocean. Although the ride was very windy and often sea-sickening (especially for me), the views were nevertheless spectacular. Once […] Continue reading →

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