Essays about: "Ancient knowledge."
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1. Aato: A flickering light on the external construction of Sámi.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : The first part of this study examines how Sámi as a social construction was shaped by the outside world from 98 CE to the mid-19th century. Ancient texts, medieval letters and literature that indicate change in discourse are used as primary sources in a historico-critical analysis. READ MORE
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2. 'In the moment' : A cross-linguistic exploration of the lexical concept [MOMENT]
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för allmän språkvetenskapAbstract : Lexical typological studies examine how various languages express similar concepts. Previous research has discussed how the concept of moment is encoded lexically in English, Ancient Greek, and Ancient Egyptian. However, there are no cross-linguistic studies to date that collect data on the lexical expressions associated with the concept of moment. READ MORE
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3. Holmöarna archipelago and its forgotten Iron Age period : Uncovering the past through morphology and GIS-analysis
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudierAbstract : The geographical focus area of this essay is Holmöarna archipelago, which is a very large group of islands that are located a short distance to the east of the city Umeå, in northern Sweden, Västerbotten county. This essay is an attempt to uncover and provide knowledge regarding Holmöarna archipelago’s forgotten Iron Age period through the means of GIS-analysis, literary studies, a field visit, as well as morphological comparisons of ancient artefacts and monuments from the area. READ MORE
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4. Credo of the Scribes : The value of wisdom in ancient Mesopotamian schools
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologiAbstract : .... READ MORE
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5. Between a Rune Stone and a Hard Place: Deconstructing Mass Media Influence on Knowledge Production in Viking Age Archaeogenetic Publications
University essay from Lunds universitet/ArkeologiAbstract : The archaeological traditions of the Viking Age have a complex history. Some of it has been nationalist in orientation, at times constructing proud historical narratives reflecting ownership in and continuity of the past. READ MORE