Where is Peloponnesus located in ancient Greece?

Where is Peloponnesus located in ancient Greece? Peloponnesus (Πελοπόυησος) is a large peninsula in southern Greece, connected to the mainland Greece via the Isthmus of Corinth. This page list the prominent regions and cities known in Greek mythology. To see the map of the Greek World, click here. The Isthmus of Corinth joined the Peloponessus […]

How does Greek mythology impact us today?

How does Greek mythology impact us today? Greek mythology has been used in nearly every form of popular culture. Many Greek myths have been adapted into modern novels, movies, TV shows and video games. The word “theatre” is derived from the Greek word “theatron”, meaning the seating section of outdoor arenas where people watched plays. […]

What is the Sanchi Stupa made up of?

What is the Sanchi Stupa made up of? The Sanchi Stupa built during Mauryan period was made of bricks. The composite flourished until the 11th century. What was the Great Stupa made of? The ‘Great Stupa’ at Sanchi is the oldest stone structure in ancient India and was originally built by the emperor Ashoka the […]

What are Jain beliefs?

What are Jain beliefs? Jainism is a religion of self-help. There are no gods or spiritual beings that will help human beings. The three guiding principles of Jainism, the ‘three jewels’, are right belief, right knowledge and right conduct. The supreme principle of Jain living is non violence (ahimsa). What are the main beliefs and […]

What is meaning of Jihad in Islam?

What is meaning of Jihad in Islam? struggle What is written in Quran about jihad? (Ismail, 1998: 111). The verses of the Qur’an that mention the importance of jihad among others, can be found in Al-Baqarah (2) verse 218, which means: “Indeed, those who have believed and those who have emigrated and fought in the […]

Why does my baby hiccup so much?

Why does my baby hiccup so much? Newborn hiccups are most frequently caused by baby overfeeding, eating too quickly or swallowing a lot of air. “Any of these things can lead to stomach distention,” Forgenie says. When the stomach distends it actually pushes against the diaphragm, which causes it to spasm, and voilà—hiccups! Are hiccups […]

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