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| − | In ancient times, myths were science. To the ancient people who created these myths, they were thought as being authentic and real. Myths were integrated into systems of religion and became part of rituals and ceremonies. Another name for myths is “sacred narratives.” In the time when myths originated, they were thought of as factual and truthful. Advances in science could change our perception of the earth so much that today’s scientific theories and laws could turn into future myths. There was a universal need for myths. Myths served many purposes in ancient times. One of their functions was to explain the inexplicable. Myths rationalize questions like “Why does the sun travel across the sky each day?” or “What happens when we die?” Without science, people created myths and supernatural beings. Although these myths evolved independently in isolated clusters of families, the myths are startlingly similar. Another purpose of myths is to justify an existing social system and to account for its rites and customs. In mythology, the actions of the gods are mirrored on earth. Also, myths strive to demonstrate moral principles, dictating how the ancient people should live their lives. Myths are the basis of morality, governments, and national identity. Often when the myths are proved wrong the societies based on those myths fall apart and there is increased crime and violence. As societies grew they began to organize their myths and other beliefs into systems of religion. CF Manual p 37-38 | + | |
| + | In ancient times, myths were science. To the ancient people who created these myths, they were thought as being authentic and real. Myths were integrated into systems of religion and became part of rituals and ceremonies. Another name for myths is “sacred narratives.” In the time when myths originated, they were thought of as factual and truthful. Advances in science could change our perception of the earth so much that today’s scientific theories and laws could turn into future myths. There was a universal need for myths. Myths served many purposes in ancient times. One of their functions was to explain the inexplicable. Myths rationalize questions like “Why does the sun travel across the sky each day?” or “What happens when we die?” Without science, people created myths and supernatural beings. Although these myths evolved independently in isolated clusters of families, the myths are startlingly similar. Another purpose of myths is to justify an existing social system and to account for its rites and customs. In mythology, the actions of the gods are mirrored on earth. Also, myths strive to demonstrate moral principles, dictating how the ancient people should live their lives. Myths are the basis of morality, governments, and national identity. Often when the myths are proved wrong the societies based on those myths fall apart and there is increased crime and violence. As societies grew they began to organize their myths and other beliefs into systems of religion. (CF Manual p 37-38) N. Gonzalez | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 16 October 2011
History 8 back to Main page
Pages 33-35
1. Younger Dryas
3. horticulture
4. gardening
5. domestication Domestication is when humans modify plants or animals from their original form to be more useful and compliant. Dogs were the very first domesticated animal. The first four domesticated farm animals were goats, sheep, pigs and cows. By domesticating animals we also changed their appearance In Catal Hyuuk they had domesticated cows, pigs, goats, and bulls. They also had shrines of animals, at least two per household. Meagan Cooper
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6. symbols
7. culture
8. cultural template
9.encultration accultration'
10. ideology
11. beliefs
12. mythology
In ancient times, myths were science. To the ancient people who created these myths, they were thought as being authentic and real. Myths were integrated into systems of religion and became part of rituals and ceremonies. Another name for myths is “sacred narratives.” In the time when myths originated, they were thought of as factual and truthful. Advances in science could change our perception of the earth so much that today’s scientific theories and laws could turn into future myths. There was a universal need for myths. Myths served many purposes in ancient times. One of their functions was to explain the inexplicable. Myths rationalize questions like “Why does the sun travel across the sky each day?” or “What happens when we die?” Without science, people created myths and supernatural beings. Although these myths evolved independently in isolated clusters of families, the myths are startlingly similar. Another purpose of myths is to justify an existing social system and to account for its rites and customs. In mythology, the actions of the gods are mirrored on earth. Also, myths strive to demonstrate moral principles, dictating how the ancient people should live their lives. Myths are the basis of morality, governments, and national identity. Often when the myths are proved wrong the societies based on those myths fall apart and there is increased crime and violence. As societies grew they began to organize their myths and other beliefs into systems of religion. (CF Manual p 37-38) N. Gonzalez
13. taboo
14. band
15. tribes/chiefdoms A tribe is where all groups in the tribe have about equal status (CF Manual p39) Chiefdoms, on the other hand, were the first society to have "positions of defined, permanent leadership." (CF Manual p39) So the difference between a tribe and a chiefdom is: tribes have no social status, meaning no separation of class, while Chiefdoms have leaders, or social hierarchy including classes. [1] is a wonderful website to learn more. L. McKone
16. civilization
The political structure where "civilizations have powerful autonomous bodies of authority managed by formal bureaucracies." (CF Manual p39) The first major state societies were found in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq), and in ancient Egypt. "A state may claim ownership of all its territory and resources and may wage wars against other nations."(CF Manual p39) A civilization is also known as a sophisticated culture set in a complex urban setting. There is social structure and the people live in large communities. The sophisticated culture has the ability to pass down through generation through the creation of writing. In a civilization there is architecture, transportation, and goods and services J. Trieschman
17. nation
The form of state where "the citizens of these states share a common identity based on a language, ideals, shared rituals, and other cultural bonds." (CF Manual p39) J. Trieschman
18. bureaucracy
As the civilizations that sprung from the towns and villages in the fertile crescent grew, they developed a need for government. As towns the government usually consisted of a Chieftain or head figure. As the towns grew they began to deal with problems like dramatic increases in population with pressing demands on housing and food supply; disputes flaring up regularly due to the close proximity of families to each other; crime and threats from both within and without. These provincial governments transformed into powerful autonomous bodies of authority managed by formal bureaucracies needed to manage a ever growing list of concerns. The people that ran the government then could use their power perform duties like enforce laws, punish law-breakers, rule over internal disputes, fight wars, and commission public works. They also where in charge of raising finance for their endeavors by demanding tribute, or taxes, from their subjects. A nation ruled by a bureaucracy like the aforementioned is called a State. Some of the first major state societies existed in the area known as Mesopotamia. Shane Zerr
