An ancient custom refers to a traditional practice or ritual that has been passed down through generations, often rooted in the cultural or religious beliefs of a society. These customs can include ceremonies, festivals, and social behaviors that reflect the values and identity of a community. Examples include the ancient Roman practice of Saturnalia, a festival of feasting and gift-giving, and the Native American Powwow, which celebrates heritage through dance and music. Such customs often serve to strengthen social bonds and preserve cultural heritage.
The ancient Greek Titaness Themis embodies the divine order, law and custom. It is known that she is of good counsel, her name Themis translates to divine law.
Displaying a wreath on the front door of one's house on during the Christmas holiday is borrowed from ancient Rome's New Year Celebration.
It was the custom during that period that Prisoners of War became Slaves. This applied to enemy soldiers, women and children captured.
When Menelaus gives Telemachus a silver mixing bowl decorated with gold, he is practicing the ancient ritual of xenia, or hospitality. Xenia involves the generous treatment of guests and is a sacred custom in ancient Greek culture, emphasizing respect and honor towards visitors. This act reflects the importance of friendship and goodwill between individuals, especially in the context of a guest-host relationship.
In ancient Greek culture, a wreath of laurel leaves was a symbol of victory. A linguistic remnant of this custom remains in the phrase "rest on your laurels" meaning to be satisfied with past success rather than still striving for more success.
Anointing.
the ancient Egypt custom was believing in many gods.One god that i know is ( RA ) son the sun god.
They are worn over the heart. It is an ancient custom.
Ancient Ireland by way of a Celtic Tribe, about 2000 years ago.
Foot binding
1) A custom to be valied must not contravene any express law 2) A custom to be valied must be ancient , certain & invariable 3) A custom to be valied must not have been declared to be void by any competent authority before the passing of the Punjab laws act 1872
I believe that would be corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day. I have been told that this custom was first begun by Irish immigrants in the U.S. and not an ancient Irish custom at all.
Foot binding
Some think this day emerged from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece, which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of Greek gods.
The ancient Greek Titaness Themis embodies the divine order, law and custom. It is known that she is of good counsel, her name Themis translates to divine law.
According to Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England (see Tucker, 1803), legal custom is ancient (no one can remember its beginning), continuous (it has never been abandoned or interrupted), peaceable (it has the common consent of those using it), reasonable (in terms of "legal" reason), certain (ascertainable), compulsory (it is not obeyed at option), and consistent (one custom cannot contradict another).As complete as that definition might sound, we must still consider the question of how custom is determined.However, as you can see "Custom" is ancient and is unable to be determined in regards to its beginning.Reichel, P (2008). Comparative Criminal Justice.
Displaying a wreath on the front door of one's house on during the Christmas holiday is borrowed from ancient Rome's New Year Celebration.