Striding Apis Bull The Apis Bull originated in Memphis, cult of Serapis during the reign of Ptolemy I. Serapis was the god whose association with Osiris, the god of the dead, formed the name Asar-Hapi. Asar is the Egyptian name of Osiris and Hapi was the name given to the Apis Bull which was the object of worship at Memphis. The Greeks combined the two together to form Zaparrus. Even though it is not quite clear, it is certain that Serapis is the shape Apis took after death. “Apis is called the “life
Chapter 19: Back on the Bon Homme Richard, they encountered an enemy, the Serapis. In history, the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard battle off the Flamborough Head were the first battle on the sea in the American Revolutionary War. On the Bon Homme Richard, they had 135 members on the ship, when the Serapis had 320 members on the ship. In addition, the Bon Homme Richard and a supply of weapons and gun, but the Serapis had only 50 guns, but the power of the gun are more powerful than anyone on
John Paul Jones The Bonhomme Richard vs. The HMS Serapis 	John Paul was born in the small fishing village of Arbigland, Scotland on July 6, 1747. To his parents John Paul and Jean MacDuff he was the fourth child. They had seven children but unfortunately all but two died in infancy. The family was originally from Fife but John Paul's father had taken the family and moved to Arbigland where William Craik, the owner of a large estate their had met him and hired him to be his gardener. John Paul
nations. Over 100 scholars and scribes lived at the Museum full time to perform research, write, lecture or translate and copy documents (Hertzke 2004). The library got so large it actually had another branch or "daughter" library at the Temple of Serapis. There are many stories and rumors surrounding the real destruction of such a great library. It is still unknown exactly who are what destroyed the entire library but many stories and personal accounts that were put onto historical text much later
for inventing the first vending machine. The city was decorated by sculptures and architectural pieces, as well as, the blend of Greek gods and Egyptian deities. Serapis, was one of the gods that was established. Serapis was “invented by the Ptolemies, and was meant to bridge the gap between their Egyptian and Greek subjects.” (Serapis: God of Fertility and the Afterlife that United Greeks and Egyptians.Statues became not only an art piece around Alexandria, but told the unique story of this
The British ship Serapis pulled alongside the Bonhomme Richard, then proceeded to board and engage in hand to hand combat. The British Captain demanded they surrender and Jones replied promptly with the now famous words, “I have not yet begun to fight”. Being a brilliant tactician, Jones instructed several of his Sailors to climb the mast and toss grenades into the cargo hold of the Serapis, where the ammunition was stored. This action was successful and ultimately sank the Serapis, claiming John
He is regarded as the father of our Navy. He was considered a man that had an insurmountable fighting spirit. He took on challenges that and odds that often seemed impossible, but no matter what, always seemed to somehow come out the victor. His life was essentially defined by his most famous quote. When all hope seemed lost and there was little chance of victory, this man stood up and calmly uttered, “I have not yet begun to fight.” John Paul Jones was a man, then a hero, and finally a legend.
and worship, with their Greek equivalents. He quite possibly followed the cult practices of Serapis, which is the Greek Name for Osiris the embodiment of goodness, who ruled the underworld. He identified Isis with Demeter, the Greek goddess of earth, agriculture, and fertility. About two centuries later, under the Greco-Egyptian Empire, which was created by Alexander the Great, the worship of Osiris (Serapis) was developed as a means of uniting the Greeks and Egyptians. He observed that the Egyptians
The Revolutionary War was the most dramatic occurrence in America's long, tragic, and amazing history. After all, it was the technical beginning of the country we live in today. When starting out, America had virtually no navy. This changed because of John Paul Jones. Jones was the revolutionary war's first naval commander, and is known as the "Father of the American Navy." Though he started out as not a very rich man, Jones became a naval commander for both America and Russia. He was very
In the ancient world, Art was commissioned and used by the rulers, nobles and very wealthy people wherever a royal, an imperial system or an aristocracy dominated a society and controlled a significant share of resources. Each piece of art had its religious, social, and political or other cultural context and was created using plural form of medium ranging from drawings on papyrus through wood, stones, and paintings. The coffin of Pedi-Osiris is an artwork that is exhibited at the Museum of Fine
Document 1 and 2 By: Nikila Baradi, Tisya Shah and Julia Paolillo Introduction The cities that were important during the medieval times are still important today: Paris, Rome, Constantinople (Istanbul), Jerusalem Access of water allowed settlements to grow because they became centers of trade. Some land and water features protected settlements from weather and invasions (ex. calm harbor and elevation). Mountain passes and oases offered conveniences for travelling The Medieval World was a thousand
culture and were ordered to set fire to the pagan temples. They struck their first blows without suspicion and relief of any precautions previously taken towards the building. Theophilus, patriarch of Alexandria, desired the site of the temple of Serapis for a church and was the individual to set loose the mob of Christians who destroyed the temple and, perhaps, the books of its library as well. The mob went wild as they witnessed the pagan temples burn down, along with the last remnants of the Library
Alexandria, a booming city of Greek culture, was a city built on the philosophies of Aristotle. Ancient Greece was actually a democratic society. But with the rise of Christianity, living and believing however you wanted was a freedom that would soon be challenged on every level, politically and personally in Alexandria. The rising spread of Christianity during this part of history threatened the power structure of the leaders of the time. In the film Agora, the story of Hypatia brings to life the
Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was an amazing warrior with numerous talents. He was a force to be reckoned with and the other armies would have a rough time trying to win over Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was a student of Aristotle, a philosopher, which means he was intelligent enough to read. He read Homer’s iliad when inspired him to to become a fighter. Alexander became the king at 20 years after his father, Philip ||, died. Alexander the Great was pushed aside and not
A- John Adams- A Massachusetts lawyer and politician, John Adams was the one that defended the British shooters at the Boston Massacre. He went on to join the meeting at the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774. Adams and the rest of the Congress wanted there to be an end to the Intolerable acts that were put on the Colonies by the British, and they wanted to have their own government, instead of the British governing them. This lead to the start of the Revolutionary War. John Adams
Cultural heritage has been in peril from as early as 395 BC when the Romans looted works of art at the sack of Veii, to the fanatic iconoclasm in AD 391 under Emperor Theodosius I who ordered the destruction of all pagan temples, such as the Temple of Serapis in Alexandria. During the Italian Campaigns
John Paul Jones, Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy, by Evan Thomas, explores the life of a true American hero, while providing meaningful context to historically significant events. Thomas gives a compelling account of John Paul Jones’ life that shows his fascinating personality and impact on the American Revolution. This biography uses intricate information to fit specific pieces into a larger puzzle, that helps explain the progression of the American Revolution. This intimate account of
To quote Hypatia, “Life is an unfoldment, and the further we travel the more truth we can comprehend. To understand the things that are at our door is the best preparation for understanding those that lie beyond” (BrainyQuote, 2013). April of 2012, I recall my niece who was then 16 years of age called me to ask for advices. She was growing fast, assertive on what she wanted to be and about her future goals. However she had a very serious problem. That kind of problem that almost every teenager
cult was displeasing to the Ancient Egyptians and so, after Akhenaten died, polytheism returned. Last but not least, the Ptolemaic Period. In this period, Ptolemy 1 Soter –one of Alexander the Great’s most trusted generals- invented a new cult of Serapis. This cult spread in the Hellenistic world and Alexandria, but Ancient Egyptian Gods were still worshiped in the rest of the country.(3) The ancient Egyptians had a set of burial customs, which they believed were required to guarantee an everlasting
We go to sleep every night and wake up every morning. I’m sure we can all remember having some sort of dream and wondering about it’s meaning. We can’t really explain what went on in our minds but we still search for some meaning. Some times these dreams bring good sensations, and sometimes bad ones. I’ve heard many things about dreams. My friend once told me about a television show she saw. It was about dreams. I immediately became intrigued because they always amazed me. She told me that there