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What were some of the Greek burial rites?
One of the Greek burial rites were that some were burned/cremated soon after their death.
What rites does Antigone perform for her dead brother in 'Antigone'?
Proper, Theban-style funeral rites are the rites performed by Antigone for her dead brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone gives the body of her dead brother Polyneices a Theban burial. The burial is supposed to be below-ground. But Antigone lacks the strength for anything other than a partial burial, by which the body remains above ground, but covered with a layer of dust. Whether complete or partial, the burial must be accompanied by anointing with sacred liquid from a special ewer. Then the body will be considered as having received a proper, Theban-style burial and funeral rites.
What is a burial ground?
A burial ground is a place where deceased individuals are laid to rest in graves or tombs. It is a sacred or consecrated area used for burial rites and ceremonies to honor the deceased.
What has the author Susan Leigh Fry written?
Susan Leigh Fry has written: 'Burial in medieval Ireland 900-1500' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Burial, Funeral rites and ceremonies, History
Why is it important to be buried by the way of your religion?
Most religion know or believe in effect of most burial rites on the person. And to avoid most negative effects these religious body came up with various style of burial
What is an ancient greek funeral rite?
In ancient Greece funeral rites were incredibly important. If someone did not receive proper burial, they would not be able to cross into Hades. Funeral rites involved offerings, libations and prayer.
What are funeral rites?
# The burial procession accompanying a body to the grave.An end or a cessation of existence. A ceremony or group of ceremonies held in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person. Archaic. The eulogy delivered or the sermon preached at such a ceremony.
Who is given a hero's burial in 'Antigone'?
Eteocles is given a hero's burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles dies a hero in defense of his hometown of Thebes. He is buried with full military honors. He receives a below ground burial and proper funeral rites, which actually are guaranteed to all Thebans.
Is creon guilty of hubris?
Creon is guilty of hubris. Funeral rites are the laws of the gods, by denying one of his nephews a proper burial he is defying those laws.
What has the author D Weinberger written?
D. Weinberger has written: 'The funeral and cemetery handbook =' -- subject(s): Burial laws (Jewish law), Handbooks, manuals, Jewish Funeral rites and ceremonies, Jewish mourning customs, Jewish funeral rites and ceremonies
What is the meaning of funeral?
The solemn rites used in the disposition of a dead human body, whether such disposition be by interment, burning, or otherwise; esp., the ceremony or solemnization of interment; obsequies; burial; -- formerly used in the plural., The procession attending the burial of the dead; the show and accompaniments of an interment., A funeral sermon; -- usually in the plural., Per. taining to a funeral; used at the interment of the dead; as, funeral rites, honors, or ceremonies.
Who was first to think about God?
=I think that the neanderthals were the first. This is because many philosiphirs found that they had similar funeral rites-such as burial of the body. They also had pictures showing creation of the earth.=
