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Retracing The Historical Via Dolorosa: A Logistical Exercise In First-Century Jerusalem, Calan Christensen

Studia Antiqua

Since the identification of Herod’s palace on the Western Hill of Jerusalem as the Praetorium (πραιτώριον) of the Gospels, the notion of Jesus being tried at the Antonia Fortress, and the associated Via Dolorosa, has been relegated to mere tradition. This presented a prime juncture to responsibly reinform a tantamount Christian pilgrimage tradition through the lens of archaeology. Unfortunately, this opportunity has seemingly been neglected by the greater academic community. Any scholar that ventures to mention a plausible route from the Praetorium to Golgotha hastily assumes a route through the Upper City and neglects to cite any compelling evidence. This …

The Different Esthers Of The Septuagint And Masoretic Text: How The Inclusion Of God Changes The Character Of Esther, Heidyn Von Bose

Studia Antiqua

The Book of Esther is a unique work that contains significant differences between the Hebrew and Greek versions of the text. One significant difference is the character of Esther herself. In the throne room scene of chapter five (or addition D in the LXX), the LXX Esther is more passive than the Esther of the Hebrew Bible because of the inclusion of God and more specifically the differences in the power structure between God, Esther, and the king. By analyzing the different characters’ movements and the language describing them in chapter 5 or Addition D, the differences of Esther’s character …

Embodiment And Ritual Clothing: Dressing The Israelite High Priest, Ally Huffmire

Studia Antiqua

Exodus 28 and 39 contain a detailed description of the clothing God instructed to be made and worn by Israelite priests. In this essay, sacred clothing will be understood through the lens of ritual studies, characterizing clothing with a sense of liminality that defines and endows the human wearer with identity and power. The social meanings and implications of the high priest’s dress will be reconstructed by engaging in sensory criticism, drawing upon insights from the greater eastern Mediterranean world. Given the ancient world’s unique conception of a permeable body, ritual clothing had the ability to imbue the wearer with …

The Carnivalesque And The Carmel Competition In 1 Kings 18, Paul Bryner

Studia Antiqua

While humor is a difficult feature to identify in the Bible, the concept of the “carnivalesque”—a form of literary humor with sociological implications, coined by Mikhail Bakhtin — is much easier to apply. I argue for the presence of carnivalesque themes in the Elijah narrative of 1 Kings 18 which give a subtle, implicit social commentary on Israelite society.

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Studia Antiqua

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"Na Nous Verrons" - Alfred Gudeman And The Imagines Philologorum, Daniel Abosso

Dartmouth Library Staff Publications

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Fallen Kingdoms And Ancient Monoliths: The Influence Of Atlantis And Egypt In Tolkien’S Númenor, Charlotte J. Brockway

Journal of Tolkien Research

In light of the recent publication of The Fall of Númenor, my essay aims to focus on Tolkien’s, somewhat underappreciated, influences on Gondor; particularly Ancient Egypt. This essay looks at Plato's Timaeus and Critias, Ignatius Donnelly's theories, and examines the Atlantean and Egyptian motifs in Tolkien’s version of Westernesse, in particular, the remnants of Atlantean civilization survived by Egyptian colonists which mirror the Realms of Exile (Gondor and Arnor).

Dante’S Volgare And The Pastoral Presence: An Analysis Of The Concept Of Language In The Divina Commedia, Paola M. Rodriguez

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Dante’s conception of the Italian vernacular, the “volgare illustre”, is a central concern of his work and one which catalyses and nurtures, both overtly and covertly, his creation of the Commedia. Although Dante positions himself in his writings as the continual defender and most prolific poet of the vernacular, isolating a specific linguistic use and structure, a coherent definition of what vernacular Dante privileges or what appropriate usage he adheres to, is a difficult and often confusing task. The existence of two eclogues, the only works by Dante to have been written after the majority of the Commedia had been …

Penyakit Kulit Sebagai Pembangun Struktur Naratif: Tinjauan Naratologis Hikayat Agung Sakti Karya Muhammad Bakir, Cahyaningrum Dewojati, Daru Winarti, Sumiman Udu, Riqko Nur Ardi Windayanto

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This research aims to discover the role of skin diseases in the narrative structure of M. Bakir’s Hikayat Agung Sakti as well as its surrounding ideological, social, political, and cultural contexts. Mieke Bal’s narratological theory was applied to map and analyze the elements of the fabula: event, time, actor, and location. Methodologically, this research consisted of two levels: text and context. At the first level, lingual data were collected using the note-taking technique and then explained interpretatively using relevant theoretical concepts. At the second level, data were collected through literature study on ideology and context. The text and context data …

Bust Of Vergil, Sarah Hubbard

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Letter From The Editors, Alexandra Berardelli, Isabel Sullivan

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Aegyptiaca In Conversation: Egyptianizing Motifs In Pompeiian Art, Caroline Boardman

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Mother Athena & Royal Blood, Jude Lynch

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Toil And Trouble: The Symbolism Of The Cauldron Simile Of Book Vii Of The Aeneid, Isabel Sullivan

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Thyestes, Or Devouring The World, Yuyao Sun

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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An Overview Of The Water Systems Of Pompeii, Andrew Whinney

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Selfish Incapacity: The Deceptive Dynamics Of Amores 1.4, Samuel Reed

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Interpretatio Romana: How Names Can Influence Myth And Belief, Jude Lynch

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Garum: Pompeii's Claim To Fame, Meagan Warren

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Hungry For More: Consumption, Cannibalism, And Gender In Ovid's Procne And Philomela, Anna Howie

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Nostos, Kleos, And "Great Responsibility": Homeric Reception In The Spider-Verse, Matthew Nickerson

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Journeying In The Confessions And The Aeneid, Griffin Blood

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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A Veritable Garden Genius: An Assessment On The Work And Techniques Of Dr. Wilhelmina F. Jashemski, Matthew Macdonald

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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The Loss Of A Generation, Marisa O'Malley

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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The Politics Of Impiety And The Soul In Plato's Laws, Caroline Zientek

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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Parnassus Classical Journal (Volume 11, 2024), Parnassus Contributors

Parnassus: Classical Journal

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The Ambivalent Muse: Women's Music In Euripides, Christopher Robertson

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

This thesis studies the use and depiction of women's music in three plays of Euripides. Chapter One looks at the intersection of music, magic, and gender in Medea, linking the chorus' discussion of muse-granted female sophia (wisdom, authoritative knowledge) to Medea's skill in magic. Chapter Two proposes a novel interpretation of the first stasimon of Trojan Women, arguing that the famous kainoi hymnoi of line 512 -- translated here as "new and woeful songs" -- are emblematic of the play's depiction of lament. Chapter Three examines various ways in which the choral odes of Bacchae reflect the threatening …

Discordium Mathematica - A Symphony In Aleph Minor, Vijay Fafat

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

How did Mathematics arise? Who created it? Why is it subject to Godel’s Incompleteness Theorems? And what does all this have to do with Coleridge’s poem, “Kubla Khan”, and “The Person from Porlock”? Here is a complete mythology of Mathematics set in an epic poetry format, fusing thoughts and verses from Western religions and Eastern mysticism… Those with immense patience and careful reading shall reap the fruit… (best read on a large screen or in printed form)

Mathematical Concepts And Coding Theory In Kumārasambhavam Of Kālidāsa, Bhuvaneswari K

Theses and Dissertations

Kālidāsa, a renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright from ancient India, is known for his profound understanding and depiction of various aspects of human life, nature, and the universe in his works. While his writings primarily revolve around themes of love, romance, and human emotions, there are several instances where he incorporates mathematical concepts and astronomical references.

His meticulous usage of such abstractions and symbolism adds depth and richness to his poetry. These elements serve as tools to enhance the imagery and aesthetics of his literary works, reflecting the interplay between art and science in ancient Indian culture. These subtle allusions …

Denigration Of The Body In Plato’S Philosophy, Jamie Alexander

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The denigration of the body is a common feature of Western religions, but its origins can be traced back to Plato. His teacher, Socrates, proposed a separation of body and soul, but careful reading of Plato's Dialogues suggest Plato took a particularly negative view of the body compared to his predecessor. Analyzing the effects of the Peloponnesian War on Plato's life and society, this article looks at reasons Plato may have had a developed an unfavorable view toward the body by comparing "war bodies" with "intellectual bodies," and discussing the impact democracy had on Plato's worldview.