«In 794, Emperor Kammu of Japan moved the capital from Nara to Heian, in an attempt to separate the in-fluential Buddhist sects of Nara from the state. This led to the development of Heian Buddhism, which is identified by the idea that everyone can...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn 794, Emperor Kammu of Japan moved the capital from Nara to Heian, in an attempt to separate the in-fluential Buddhist sects of Nara from the state. This led to the development of Heian Buddhism, which is identified by the idea that everyone can attain Buddhahood. Even with this belief, the Heian school was still separated from the common people by sharing “secret doctrines only...[with] the initiated” and by stating they are protectors of the state, making it the religion of the elite (Lu, ed., Japan A Documentary History 1997: 51, 52). Essentially, esoteric Heian Buddhism was “catering to the whims of the privileged” (Lu, ed., Japan A Documentary History 1997: 117). In contrast, the Kamakara Buddhist schools tried “to bring Buddhist teachings closer to the people” (Lu, ed., Japan A Documentary History 1997: 120) where reading of the Buddhist scriptures weren’t as stressed.
Key words- Saicho, Kukai, Shingon, Tendai, Buddhahood, Kamakura age, Zen Buddhism, Nichiren, Rinzai and Soto.
Key words- Saicho, Kukai, Shingon, Tendai, Buddhahood, Kamakura age, Zen Buddhism, Nichiren, Rinzai and Soto.
«The story of Cleopatra is one of epic proportions. Fully of mystery, intrigue and intelligence, Cleopatra is considered one of the most prominent and powerful figures in history. Due to the "Hollywood-ification" of her life as well as legendary...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe story of Cleopatra is one of epic proportions. Fully of mystery, intrigue and intelligence, Cleopatra is considered one of the most prominent and powerful figures in history. Due to the "Hollywood-ification" of her life as well as legendary stories that have pervaded history, it is hard to differentiate what is myth and what is real. One thing for certain is that Cleopatra was a brilliant and powerful woman whose place in history is rightfully earned. Her charm and innate charisma were tools that helped her to control many powerful men in her life, and also led to her eventual demise.
One truth about Cleopatra is that she was actually the seventh and the last of a long line of queens named Cleopatra. The famous Cleopatra we associate with today was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, which was the capital of Egypt at the time. Her father was Pharaoh Ptolemy XII, who was nicknamed the Flute Player. Her mother was assumed to be his sister, Cleopatra V Tyrphaena. Cleopatra VII also had two older sisters, named Cleopatra VI, the other Berenice, in addition to a younger sister named Arsinoe. Two younger brothers both named Ptolemy rounded out the royal Macedonian family. The lineage derived from Ptolemy I, who was a general of Alexander the Great. Following Alexander's death in 323 BC, Ptolemy became king
One truth about Cleopatra is that she was actually the seventh and the last of a long line of queens named Cleopatra. The famous Cleopatra we associate with today was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, which was the capital of Egypt at the time. Her father was Pharaoh Ptolemy XII, who was nicknamed the Flute Player. Her mother was assumed to be his sister, Cleopatra V Tyrphaena. Cleopatra VII also had two older sisters, named Cleopatra VI, the other Berenice, in addition to a younger sister named Arsinoe. Two younger brothers both named Ptolemy rounded out the royal Macedonian family. The lineage derived from Ptolemy I, who was a general of Alexander the Great. Following Alexander's death in 323 BC, Ptolemy became king
«Classical Antiquity is a broad term for a long period of cultural history centred on the Mediterranean Sea, which begins roughly with the earliest recorded Greek poetry of Homer (7th century BC) and continues through the rise of Christianity and the...» Document abstract
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SummaryClassical Antiquity is a broad term for a long period of cultural history centred on the Mediterranean Sea, which begins roughly with the earliest recorded Greek poetry of Homer (7th century BC) and continues through the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Western Roman Empire (5th century AD). The term Late Antiquity suggests that the social and cultural priorities of Classical Antiquity endured throughout Europe into the beginning of the middle Ages (700/800 AD).
A first impression of the history of geographical thought and the expansion of knowledge through conquest and exploration tends to focus attention on the Mediterranean world. As the island of Ireland was never formally incorporated into the Roman Empire, it remained free from Roman influence and existed as a relatively isolated corner of Celtic culture.
A first impression of the history of geographical thought and the expansion of knowledge through conquest and exploration tends to focus attention on the Mediterranean world. As the island of Ireland was never formally incorporated into the Roman Empire, it remained free from Roman influence and existed as a relatively isolated corner of Celtic culture.
Table of Contents- In the classical antique Roman sources, Ireland is related as a space of oddity, in terms both of its geography and its inhabitants
- The transformation of the image of the Irish in late Antiquity is largely due to the Christianisation of Ireland
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