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There is no one simple account of creation, and there are many detailed and inter-related stories. Central is the narration of the sacrifice of the primal being (// purusha //), found in the // Rig Veda //. On the metaphysical level, the universe is created from sound (// vak //). Sound corresponds to ether, the subtlest of the five material elements. According to such // sankhya //philosophy, the elements develop progressively from subtle to gross.
 * YOU DID NOT ANSWER THE OTHER QUESTION REGARDING YOUR OPINIONS OF THE RELIGION AND ITS ORIGIN STORY. -KK 5/10**We researched Buddhism. While researching we found that Buddhism developed from Hinduism. We could not come up with a specific answer on how Buddhist believe the world came about. So we decided that we would look under Hinduism, but still nothing specific. It seems to us they are unsure on how the world was created. Although they do not seem to believe in evolution.~Amanda Engle and Amber GoodWith its cyclical notion of time, Hinduism teaches that the material world is created not once but repeatedly, time and time again. Additionally, this universe is considered to be one of many, all enclosed "like innumerable bubbles floating in space." Within this universe, there are three main regions: the heavenly planets, the earthly realm and the lower worlds. Scripture goes into some detail as to the nature of these regions and their respective inhabitants.Hinduism is therefore not predominantly earth-centred, and puts much emphasis on other "planes of existence" – various material abodes and the spiritual realm itself. This is reflected in Hindu stories and specifically through the concept of // lila // (divine pastime).These // lilas //take place in the spiritual world and are replicated at sacred locations on earth.

The // atman //, more subtle than any matter, generates his own successive material bodies.This world and its creatures are here to facilitate the soul's self-centred desires, and ultimately to enable his return to the spiritual world. http://hinduism.iskcon.com/concepts/112.htm Buddhism, like most of the great religions of the world, is divided into a number of different traditions. However, most traditions share a common set of fundamental beliefs. One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. In fact, most individuals go through many cycles of birth, living, death and rebirth. A practicing Buddhist differentiates between the concepts of rebirth and reincarnation. In reincarnation, the individual may recur repeatedly. In rebirth, a person does not necessarily return to Earth as the same entity ever again. He compares it to a leaf growing on a tree. When the withering leaf falls off, a new leaf will eventually replace it. It is similar to the old leaf, but it is not identical to the original leaf. After many such cycles, if a person releases their attachment to desire and the self, they can attain Nirvana. This is a state of liberation and freedom from suffering.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm

9-11-09 Section 2

 * Plymouth WHERE ARE YOUR REACTION AND HARDSHIPS LIST? -KK 3/10**

Reaction: The Pilgrims had very hard time crossing the Atlantic Ocean. When they final reached land they had an even worst time. List hardships: It was in the winter and they had to build houses with the supplies they had. Many of the people were infected with scurvy. 50 out of 100 people died. Some of the Indians stole tools and other things from the Pilgrims. Pictures (2): [|i]

9-16-09 Section 3
-Comment on two students' origin myth stories.--Anne Bradstreet assignment: o  The following poems: "To My Dear and Loving Husband," "The Author to Her Book," "Verses Upon the Burning of Our House," & one other poem of your choice. §  In partners, answer the following questions on one of your wiki pages. Remember to write in complete sentences and follow the guidelines of the PSSA rubrics: Focus, Organization, Content, Conventions, & Style. 1. What is your image of Anne after reading these poems? Does she fit your concept of a Puritan? Explain. - She fit the concept of a Puritan because she seems very plain in simple. She was also very religious in the way that she thought. Very simple in the way she dressed. She is a single mother. 2. Where does she use repetition in the first stanza of "To My Dear and Loving Husband." How does her use of repetition suggest a growing emotional intensity? - If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee. The repetition is "If ever were ___, then_____. Every time she repeats herself she adds more emotion. She builds from one time to another, adding to their deeper love. 3. What does the last stanza in "To My Dear and Loving Husband" reveal about Puritan beliefs in the afterlife? - It shows that they are very religious. We say this because it says about when you die you still live on in heaven. 4. Explain the controlling metaphor in "The Author to Her Book." Give two examples to support your answer. - In the poem she talks about her disabled child and her shame for child. Her shame is not towards her child but to the fact that she is a poor widow who cannot provide for her disabled child. I washed thy face, but more defects I saw, And rubbing off a spot, still made a flaw. 5. Describe Anne's reaction to the smoldering remains of her house? What does she value in life? Would you have a similar reaction if your house burned down? Explain. - She reacted well to the remains of her house, in that, she grieved for it but realized that her true wealth is in Heaven. She values God and her afterlife. She values her relationship with God. I think it would be very hard to react as well as she did. Human nature wants to be angry about something like this.

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 * KKK
 * Flappers and gangsters
 * Jazz
 * Dance Contest- jitterbug
 * Smoking
 * Speakeasies
 * Art world big
 * WWI
 * Louis Armstrong
 * First pro woman tennis player
 * Golfing
 * Magic
 * Cars
 * Radio/Television Transmission
 * Traffic Lights (1920):
 * Band-Aid (1920)
 * Hair Dryer
 * Lie Detector
 * Rocket
 * Penicillin
 * Frozen Food
 * Car with Combustion Engine
 * Kool Aid
 * Baby Ruth Candy Bar
 * Wonder Bread
 * Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink
 * Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
 * Welch's Grape Jelly
 * Popsicles
 * Wheaties
 * Hostess Cakes
 * Peter Pan Peanut Butter
 * Velveeta Cheese (1928)
 * stock market crash
 * Unknown solider buried

Gothic Genre:
 * Morbid
 * Death
 * Remote setting
 * Supernatural
 * Physical or Pyschological torments