Observing their actions through a somewhat stoic lens, they imply that they are abiding to the workings of the universe and that a thirst for power is an innate quality of human nature. ... A fundamental aspect of a democracy is that the citizens are given the power to voice their opinions. ... The power war generals had on the Athenian citizenry somewhat contradicted the democratic nature of the city. ... This created a social hierarchy of power, contradicting the egalitarian nature of the democracy. ... A conflict of interest comes to play here, demonstrating the struggle between individua...

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The Periclean Building Program "There was one measure above all which at once gave the greatest pleasure to the Athenians, adorned their city and created amazement among the rest of mankind, and which is today the sole testimony that the tales of the ancient power and glory of Greece are no mere fables." ... They also had a political purpose as they often built to celebrate civic power and pride, or offer thanksgiving to the patron deity of a city for success in war. By achieving harmony and glory through his magnificent structures and monuments to the gods, not only did Pericles hope ...

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He did not want to undermine and defame the glory of Athens or himself, so he could not go. ... The power that the "state- holds can easily corrupt those who are there to govern it, especially in today's society and government. ... Many times it seems to me that the mass people have needs and those in power have agendas and interests of their own. I believe there is should be a delicate balance of being able to question those in power and believing in and being committed to our "state- so that it remains strong. ...

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The pride of the people and the glory of the military diminished after the defeat. ... (p. 241) This shows that life in post-war Ancient Athens was difficult due to people doing anything in their power to get by. ...

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The need to understand and to be taught how to deal with power was obvious for the men of the city, and it was in this climate that Greek tragedy emerged. ... If a man understands his position in the world, it is easier for him to succeed in his duties towards his fellowmen.Since all men were raised with the ambition of gaining fame and glory, tragedy should deal with heroic figures and great events. ... He is the poet who best evokes Athenian power and grandeur. In his tragedies, he is deeply concerned with the moral issues that power and grandeur raise. He examines the dangers of overween...

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A Greek wife did not even eat with her husband, but monogamy placed enormous power in her hands yet also isolated her in a way unknown in other societies where the numerous wives were able to socialize with each other. ... Women held the power of fertility in the fact that they, not men are able to give birth. Zeus denies even this power to females, their sole claim to consideration (in misogynist's mind), when he gives birth to two of his children without a woman. ... One night she asked Zeus to reveal himself to her in all his glory. ...

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Arcita and Palamon both pray to the gods, and the gods decide to favor Arcita with glory. ... Through her experiences with her husbands, she has learned how to provide for herself in a world where women had little independence or power. ... The theme of the Wife of Bath's Tale is not female equality in marriage, but rather the power struggles between the husband and wife. ...

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To such life glory belongs" [802-842] Medea's speech in the beginning of the play supports her dominance throughout the rest of the play. ... She fears the king and tries to dissuade Antigone from going ahead with it and points out that as women they must yield to male power. ... Creon demonstrates his male power here by behaving in a threatening and violent manner, putting fear in those present. ...

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A cities wealth and power was represented by the height of their church's steeple. There have been many different styles of architecture throughout the days and different ways to show glory to the civilization's God or Gods, this could be because of the differences in the one being worshipped. ...

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