HISB31H3 Lecture 2: Lecture 2.pdf
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Classical era (antiquity), hellenistic era (323 30) Battle of marathon (490), peloponnesian war (431 404) Per iodization: the way historians have divided time. Alterity: radical difference, being opposite of what you are. Used by herodotus to explain the difference between persians & greeks. System of regional governors (satraps) in control of sections, accommodated local customs. West vs. rest = west = freedom etc. In terms of gender roles & equality, false. Believed that persians were violent & supported arbitrary rule. Having unlimited power; uncontrolled or unrestricted by law. Worship has been seen since ancient times: later on, worshipped urania (arabian/assyrian, sacrifice ritual: bring sacrifice to clean area & pray for king & Persian people well being w/ magus (sorcerer) present. Birthdays: celebrated the most, eat little solid food, but plenty of dessert, few dishes at a time, a lot of wine, big drinkers.
