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The origins of Greek theatre lie | HISTORY OF GREEK LITERATURE

Origins

The origins of Greek theatre lie in the revels of the followers of Dionysus, a god of fertility and wine. In keeping with the god's special interests, his cult ceremonies are exciting occasions. His female devotees, in p...

The origins of Greek theatre lie | HISTORY OF THEATRE

Origins

The origins of Greek theatre lie in the revels of the followers of Dionysus, a god of fertility and wine. In keeping with the god's special interests, his cult ceremonies are exciting occasions. His female devotees, in p...

The origins of Greek theatre lie | HISTORY OF LITERATURE

Origins

The origins of Greek theatre lie in the revels of the followers of Dionysus, a god of fertility and wine. In keeping with the god's special interests, his cult ceremonies are exciting occasions. His female devotees, in p...

The religious cult of the Australian | HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA

Aboriginal hunter-gatherers

The religious cult of the Australian tribes links living people with an eternal spirit world referred to as the 'dreaming'. This other world was in existence before the creation of our own. The dead return to the 'dreami...

The pharaohs of the 5th and | HISTORY OF EGYPT

The Old Kingdom

The pharaohs of the 5th and 6th dynasties continue to rule from Memphis and their lives are known in increasing detail from inscriptions. One example is an enthusiastic letter of thanks sent by the last king of the 6th d...

With four of his own men, | HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA

Great Trek and the Zulu

With four of his own men, and two settlers from Port Natal as interpreters, Retief sets off for Dingaan's palace at Umgungundhlovu. They reach it on 7 November 1837. It is an alarming place, with a nearby hillside reserv...

The effect of Islam on African | HISTORY OF ISLAM

Islam in west Africa

The effect of Islam on African communities, with their own strong traditional cultures, is a gradual process. In 1352 Ibn Batuta visits Mali. He is impressed by the people's regularity in saying their prayers, but he loo...

The effect of Islam on African | HISTORY OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Islam in west Africa

The effect of Islam on African communities, with their own strong traditional cultures, is a gradual process. In 1352 Ibn Batuta visits Mali. He is impressed by the people's regularity in saying their prayers, but he loo...

The effect of Islam on African | HISTORY OF AFRICA

Islam in west Africa

The effect of Islam on African communities, with their own strong traditional cultures, is a gradual process. In 1352 Ibn Batuta visits Mali. He is impressed by the people's regularity in saying their prayers, but he loo...