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Easter and Solstice [ send me this paper ] This 5 page report discusses the decline and the increase of two holidays in America. While Easter was once one of the most important Christian holidays of the year, in many ways it has declined to an event to support the candy industry. Solstice celebrations (both winter and summer) have gained in popularity, partially in response to a greater earth consciousness and partially as an “alternative” celebration. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Filename: Eastsols.wps
Egyptian Journey to the Afterlife [ send me this paper ] A 15 page discussion of the critical components of the ancient Egyptian's belief in an afterlife. Notes that much of our contemporary knowledge regarding ancient Egyptian culture is based on archaeological findings. Among the most interesting of these findings are those which relate to the elaborate worship rituals of the Egyptians, rituals which to a large degree were comprised of those relating to death and the afterlife. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for the afterlife, mummification, the preparation of the body, rituals instructing the dead, the tombs, and ceremonies. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Filename: PPegyDth.wps
Egyptian Mummies: Societal Significance [ send me this paper ] A 3 page discussion of the importance of Egyptian mummies to Egyptian belief in an afterlife. Clarifies that originally only the pharaohs were mummified in recognition of the belief that they were living gods. Eventually,however, mummification became the desire of all ancient Egyptians and all those who could afford to do so pursued mummification as an insurance of their participation in an afterlife. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Filename: PPmummy.wps
EGYPTIAN SHAWABTIS: SYMBOLISM AND MEANING [ send me this paper ] This 4 page paper describes the funtion, iconography, symbolism, religious meaning, and explains the significance of the Ancient Egyptian Shawabtis. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Filename: MBswbtis.rtf
Epicurean Ethics [ send me this paper ] A 5 page paper discussing the Epicurean view of good and evil (i.e., pleasure and pain) and the part that knowledge plays in bringing the happiness that should be the goal of every individual. Epicurus (342-270 B.C.) maintained that the pursuit of pleasure was not that which could be procured through physical enjoyments, but rather through contemplation. Therefore knowledge can only contribute to the happy life, for increased knowledge can bring increased assurance that the Epicurean way is the true one. Bibliography lists 1 source. Filename: KSepicure.rtf
Frazier on Magic and Religion [ send me this paper ] This 5 page reaction/response paper provides an overview on an article relating the history of psychology with a specific focus on Frazier's Magic and Religion. This paper provides a reaction and response to the article and defines it's central premises as a component of the work. No additional sources cited. Filename: MHMagic_
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