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You are invited to the lectureFreedom in Slavery. Status and agency in inscribed epigrams from the Greek East, 3rd cent BC - 3rd cent AD by Laurens E. Tacoma (Leiden University, Department of History) on April 3, 2024, at 18.30 at the Anamed Auditorium. Date: 3 April2024, WednesdayTime: 18.30- 20.00Location: ANAMED Auditorium, Istiklal Caddesi No 181, Merkez Han Beyoğlu, IstanbulHow did enslaved humans move through the confined space that was allotted to them? What were the boundaries of their agency? In this lecture, he will present some work from a book project co-authored with Rolf Tybout on the world of the Greek funerary epigrams from the Greek East in the Hellenistic and Roman period. Epigrams consist of short verse inscriptions. Hundreds of such commemorative poems survive from all over the Greek world, the majority dating to the Roman period. In the ancient world funerary texts were much more relational and communicative than nowadays: as people entered or left the city, they encountered along the road series of texts and monuments almost literally spoke to them and made claims about the deceased and commemorators. Funerary epigrams can therefore be read as a form of self-representation that take as their basis major life events of the individual that was commemorated; they offer patterned glimpses of the ways people constructed their world and positioned themselves in urban society. Although the use of versified texts was hardly confined to the local elites, they certainly displayed an upward bias. They depict a civic world in which commemorators demarcated the identity of the deceased through a display of cultural competence. Somewhat remarkably however, a number of these epigrams are made for and by slaves. In this lecture, Dr. Tacoma will discuss how the status ambiguities between slaves and masters were negotiated in the texts, and what that can tell us about the agency of the enslaved persons in the cities that dotted the Greek East.

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Immersed in the cosmic dance of Shiva, where every brushstroke echoes the rhythmic beats of creation and destruction. 🎨✨ Embracing the essence of Shiva Tandava, this painting captures the eternal flow of life and cosmic energy. #ShivaTandava #Artistry #Spirituality"

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World Maker: Jeff TweedyWe loved a recent interview with Jeff Tweedy.He Is discussing his most recent book, "World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music." The topic turns to religion, and we were thrilled by this exchange:"But I was intrigued by my older son's experience at our temple and the tolerance of a lot of different viewpoints. When he asked our rabbi what he should do if he doesn't believe in God, the rabbi said it didn't matter that he didn't believe in God. He said what matters is that you search for the sacred.That made sense to me, and in a way you could take that as almost anything, you know — look for beauty, look for whatever sacred means to you. And I thought that was really beautiful, and it felt more honest than any experience I'd ever had in any organized religion."We love the rabbi's response, to search for "what is sacred" to you.Beauty is sacred to us. The human spirit needs beauty. It enriches us and lifts us up. It is a felt knowledge, connecting us spiritually, intellectually, sensually and ethically to every part of our lives. We have developed ways for it to guide and inspire the work of our future.What is sacred to you? What guides and inspires your work?#RegenerativeDesign #Purpose #BeautyPlease read or hear the full interview here:https://lnkd.in/giZc2XcP

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Did you know that Greeks also have special carols ("kalanta") for the New Year and that the offering of coins and sweets to carollers marks an exchange of good energy? Read more about the symbolism of the Greek New Year's "kalanta" sung on New Year's Eve. #newyear #greececulture #heritagepreservation #culturalheritage #traditions #traditionsandculture

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The lord of Kashi is Mahadev. In Kashi, Mahadev is seated in the form of Vishwanath i.e. the lord of the world. If there is Avimukteshwar here, then there is also the continuity of Ma Ganga. After the completion of the construction of Kashi Corridor, the eyes of the whole world were on Kashi. There are as many stories as there are beliefs of Kashi Vishwanath. 🙏 Somewhere the story of the establishment of this Shivling is told by Shakti, and somewhere it is said to be established by Vishnu. Not only this, somewhere in the dream Baba’s vision and desire to settle in Kashi is also said. Kashi Vishwanath is the most popular name of Baba. Baba’s name in the scriptures is Vishwaswanath. It is believed that Vishweshwar Shivling is amazing among the Jyotirlingas. Avimukteshwar, Vishneshwar and Gyan Vapi have been mentioned in the Matsya Purana. This place is the abode of Shiva and Parvati. 🙏 That is why many people consider Avimukteshwar to be the first Shivling. Vishwanath ji is included in the Dwadash Jyotirlinga, its self-manifestation is also valid. According to a news website, historians of Kashi tell that Shivling has all three forms from the point of view of the universe. At the bottom three layers, the creation form i.e. Brahma, above it in the octagon, the position form i.e. Vishnu above it is the pind i.e. womb. After this Shivling i.e. Shiva. It has religious and spiritual significance. There are historians that Vishwanath is also described in the Van Parva of Mahabharata.At the same time, it is clear that the temple was damaged in the attack and rebuilt by Rani Ahilya Bai. But there are many things to be heard about Shivling. To save them from the attack, the priest was in the Gyanvapi well carrying Shivling. But its belief remained the same. Behind this is the fact that Queen Ahilyabai got the Shivling worshiped by worshiping 11 archakas symbolizing the 11 Rudras in a scriptural manner. Some people say about Narayan Bhatt as the chief archak, while some people tell his identity a secret. 🙏 On the other hand, Jitendranand Saraswati, General Secretary of Ganga Mahasabha says about Vishwanath Shivling that among all Jyotirlingas also Vishweshwarnath of Kashi is special because only Vishweshwarnath gives salvation. The same legend is found that their earliest description is under the name Avimukteshwar. That is, one who frees us from the cycle of birth and death. That is why Kashi is called the city of salvation. 🙏

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Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.“It is sweet and fitting to die for the Fatherland.” This line came to mind as I reflected on Memorial Day. When the Roman poet Horace first wrote it, warfare was different, and the idea of a fatherland was different, too. Horace fought for the losing side against Mark Anthony and Octavian. After their victory, Rome was a prize for emperors, a land to be possessed by a deified monarch. That was the “land of our fathers” for which death would be sweet and fitting.In the Twentieth century, Horace’s line became known more as “the old lie” in the bitter poems of the devastated generation that fought World War One. Most famously in Wilfred Owen’s haunting poem “Dulce et Decorum Est.” I cannot fault the bitterness of those who faced the mass slaughter of that first great mechanized war. Owens himself gave his life in that terrible war. But there is some truth in this saying, notwithstanding the poignancy of Owen’s critique of the waste and slaughter of the “Great War.”To lay down one’s life for one’s friends is always admirable—greater love hath no man. But when we reflect on the difference between our land and that of which Homer wrote, I believe this line holds even greater weight for Americans than it did for average Romans.The United States is not, first and foremost, a territory. As a people, we do not have the ancient and sacred ties to our land like those of the Jewish people or the millennia-old ties of the Old World lands of Europe and Asia.Ours is a young country made not of land but united by ideas and ideals. We believe in the inherent dignity of all people. We believe that with that dignity comes the right of self-government and the right to property, the freedom to speak and worship as we please. We believe that it is not the government that is the “nation” but “we the people” who are, and the government is our servant. And we believe in the rule of law and equality under that law. All who share these ideas and are willing to defend them are welcome in our republic. This is what our fathers fought to create and defend. It wasn’t an empire or simply territory. Our “patria” is something different entirely. Our wars were not meant simply to inflate the self-worth and glory of emperors. Certainly we’ve faltered at times in our ideals when it came to our war powers. But even then, our soldiers, sailors, and airmen laid down their lives not for the policies behind any particular war but for the highest ideals of our nation.Courage and self-sacrifice are always admirable. But how much more so when done for the freedom and dignity of all.And how sweet and fitting it is to remember those who gave their lives for us all. May we never forget their sacrifice nor the ideals for which they died.#MemorialDay #USA #Sacrifice #Freedom #RuleofLaw Photo from H.W. Hilton, “War Over Half a Century Ago.”

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Rethinking #romance this Valentine's? The ancient Greeks’ ideas about desire challenge modern-day readers, lovers and even philosophers. Explore how love was a matter of life and death for the #ancient Greeks and a divine connection for medieval mystics. Let's trace the connections between eros and transcendence together.

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Names that mean lost soul offer an intriguing symbolism. Some name options that convey this concept include:Aimery - Of German origin, this name derives from "Amaury" meaning "immortal," implying the eternal nature of a lost soul. Though no longer flesh and blood, the soul continues its spiritual journey after death.Daemon - This Greek name denotes a divine spirit or guiding deity. However, in some beliefs a daemon can symbolize a restless soul unable to fully depart the mortal realm. The named carries a poetic hint of mystery.Allister - With Scottish and Irish roots, this name translates as "defender of mankind," perhaps signifying a protector role the lost soul now adopts from beyond. Allister maintains an air of nobility in spite of its disembodied state.Asa - Originating from Norse mythology, this unisex name translates as "divine protection," suggesting the soul seeks shelter or asylum in the spiritual world. Asa projects an - https://lnkd.in/gug67Zbk

Japanese names have a variety of meanings including colors, nature, virtues and different concepts. Some names are directly associated with death or have grim implications. Here are a few examples:Shi: Simply meaning "death", Shi is one of the most direct Japanese names related to mortality. It is an uncomplicated representation of the concept. While heavy, it conveys demise in a plain manner without metaphors.Murasaki: This feminine name translates to "violet" or "purple". In the flower language of Hanakotoba, murasaki symbolizes death or revival. Its namesake color is often used in Japanese funerals to represent mourning. So Murasaki carries an understated death reference through floral symbolism.Akiko: Meaning "bright child", Akiko is a fairly common Japanese name. However, its kanji characters 明子 can also be read as "light" and "death" instead of "bright" and - https://lnkd.in/gH64PDHy