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33 commonsense assertions
Concepts (33) • fate (1) • heroes (1) • marriage (1) • litotes (1) • philosophy (1) • theater (1) • warrior code (1) • athletics (1) • battle formations (1) • beauty (1) • citizenship (1) • cosmic order (1) • death in battle (1) • dresses for men (1) • euclidean geometry (1) • grapevine (1) • hospital (1) • interpretation of dreams (1) • lazarus (1) • lycos (1) mimesis (1) • mind-body connection (1) • narrative structure (1) • nudity (1) • politics (1) • purification techniques (1) • purity and impurity (1) • shield (1) • sun as a symbol (1) • surprise attack (1) • tragedy (1) • uranus (1) • venus (1) • more
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1 fate Ancient Greek culture Fate in Ancient Greek culture is predetermined by gods and seen as inevitable and often tragic. 5
2 heroes Ancient Greek culture During ancient Greek culture, heroes were celebrated figures known for their strength, bravery, wisdom, and superhuman abilities who displayed great courage in adversity. 3
3 marriage Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, marriages were typically arranged for strategic and political reasons, rather than romantic love. 3
4 litotes Ancient Greek culture Litotes in ancient Greek culture emphasized points by negating their opposites in political and philosophical discourse. 2
5 philosophy ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek culture considered philosophy as a significant influence on ethical and social aspects of life, focusing on wisdom and way of life. 2
6 theater Ancient Greek culture Theater was an important aspect of ancient Greek culture, with significant roles in religious festivals, civic life, and moral education. 2
7 warrior code Ancient Greek culture The ancient Greek warrior code emphasizes military training, discipline, and collective warrior identity. 2
8 athletics Ancient Greek culture Athletics was highly valued in Ancient Greek culture and considered essential for education, with events like the ancient Olympics. 1
9 battle formations Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek warfare commonly utilized phalanx formations to create a protective wall of shields and spears. 1
10 beauty Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, beauty was considered as an expression of goodness and moral virtue. 1
11 citizenship Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek citizenship was highly valued due to the association with participation in democratic governance and civic duties. 1
12 cosmic order Ancient Greek culture The concept of cosmic order in Ancient Greek culture is associated with the idea of a well-structured and harmonious universe governed by the Olympian gods. 1
13 death in battle Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek culture glorified and honored warriors who died in battle as a symbol of greatness. 1
14 dresses for men Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek men wore chitons, a type of draped garment, for various occasions and ceremonies. 1
15 euclidean geometry Ancient Greek culture Euclidean geometry was regarded as the highest form of mathematical knowledge and beauty in Ancient Greek culture. 1
16 grapevine Ancient Greek culture The grapevine holds symbolic significance for Ancient Greek culture, representing Dionysus, god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. 1
17 hospital Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, hospitals were temples dedicated to Asclepius and used dreams for diagnosis. 1
18 interpretation of dreams Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, dreams were interpreted as messages from the gods for insights into the future or divine guidance. 1
19 lazarus Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, Lazarus is not a prominent figure as he is in Christian culture. 1
20 lycos Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, 'lycos' (λύκος) was the word for 'wolf' and associated with the god Apollo as an important symbolic animal. 1
21 mimesis Ancient Greek culture In Ancient Greek culture, mimesis was a central concept in aesthetics, referring to the representation or imitation of the real world in art and literature. 1
22 mind-body connection Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek culture explored the connection between mind and body, influencing later Western thought. 1
23 narrative structure Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek narratives often follow a clear and structured narrative with distinct acts and stages. 1
24 nudity Ancient Greek culture Nudity was common in certain social contexts like athletic competitions and artistic depictions in Ancient Greek culture. 1
25 politics Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek politics involved direct citizen participation, especially in Athens. 1
26 purification techniques Ancient Greek culture Ancient Greek culture used purification rituals to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and sins. 1
27 purity and impurity Ancient Greek culture Purity was crucial in Ancient Greek religious rituals and sacrifices, while impure acts and objects necessitated purification. 1
28 shield Ancient Greek culture The shield was a symbol of bravery and protection in Ancient Greek culture, used by soldiers in battle. 1
29 sun as a symbol Ancient Greek culture In ancient Greek culture, the sun symbolized intellect, creativity, and inspiration. 1
30 surprise attack Ancient Greek culture Surprise attack was considered a legitimate and cunning strategy in Ancient Greek athletic games and contests. 1
31 tragedy Ancient Greek culture Tragedy was a fundamental aspect of ancient Greek theater, exploring themes of fate, hubris, and the conflict between gods and mortals. 1
32 uranus Ancient Greek culture Uranus was the primal Greek god personifying the sky in ancient Greek mythology. 1
33 venus Ancient Greek culture Venus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, representing love, beauty, and fertility in both cultures. 1