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Why are the ancient and religious text of cultures important to the study of world literature?
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∙ 12y ago
I believe that the ancient and religious texts from different cultures are important to the study of world literature because, for one, they are just that. Literature from around the world.
But on another level, they impacted our literature today. Take the Ancient Greeks. They were masters of tragedy, drama, and comedy. Literature everywhere learned how to better write tales of woe and spin stories of laughter because of them. These can help you understand other historical parts of literature. I myself find many similarities between Shakespeare and the Greeks' literature.
When you have recognized ancient and religious texts from diverse cultures, you can better understand current as well as other past pieces of literature. It also helps broaden your horizons, and you can benefit from it in ways that aren't even related to literature.
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What is oral literature?
This is where poets like Hesiod (from Works and Days, and Theogony) and Homer (Perceived oral poet of the Iliad & Odyssey) used to sing rhapsodies, improvised lyrics with a rhythm, for entertainment at parties or for royalty. They sang of legends of the past and other stories as they came. These improvisations were passed down generation to generation, which are now compiled as Ancient Classics.
How do you spell page?
PAGAN - (applied to arcane or ancient religious practices)
Who were the pythagoreans?
The Pythagoreans were a philosophical-religious group that was generally well-known and respected in the ancient world. As followers of the exalted ancient figure, Pythagoras, Pythagoreans were serious students of mathematics and fervently religious, as well, although details of their particular beliefs and practices have not been preserved in the historical record.
What is meant by Indian literature is rich in spiritual values?
One can mean with this the ancient Vedas, Upanishads, and other epics of our country India.
What are the divisions of Greek Literature?
ProseProse is derived from a Latin root word, prosa, that means "straightforward" (other scholars argue that the root for "prose" is proversa oratio, which means " straightforward discourse PoetryPoetry, from the Greek poetes which means "doer" or "creator," is a catch-all term that is applied to any form of rhythmical or metrical composition DRAMADrama, is simply a work that is written to be performed on stage by actors. From the Greek dran, meaning "to do," drama is thought to have developed from ancient religious ceremonies. For instance, Greek comedy is traced to ancient fertility rites.
Was the horizon important in ancient cultures?
yes
What kinds of religious art did India create?
Ancient India produced temples, religious epics, paintings, poetry, and literature.
Was music and dancing important to the ancient Egyptians?
Music and dancing has been important to many cultures both ancient and modern, and was important to the ancient Egyptians as there are many scenes of it depicted on murals.
Which ancient Indians people consider the religious leader most important?
which ancient Indians leader was most important
What kinds of religious art did the ancient indias create?
Many of their paintings and sculptures illustrated either hindu and buddhist teachings.
What were the Renaissance?
it is a period of "rebirth" in art and literature that began in the 14th century, and was characterized by a revival of interest in the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.
What important ancient cultures made their homes in these river valleys?
Mesopotamia, India, and China (:
How did ancient Hebrews literature influence ancient Egypt literature?
Ancient Hebrew literature had no impact on Ancient Egyptian literature. The Egyptians were thoroughly not interested in Hebrew literature.
What are ziggurots?
Ziggurats were ancient temples built in and around ancient Mesopotamia. They were used by Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians for religious purposes. (some other cultures used them as well)
Why is the study of prehistoric and ancient music important?
It shows religious importance.
Why do you need to read stories of ancient Philippines?
to me,its so very important to read stories of ancient philippines because,you have learn its about literature
What important forms did the ancient Romans develop?
the Romans added to their own talents and tastes to what they learned from cultures.
