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The Aeneid. By: Jacob, P-Rob, Crawfish, Winecracker , Track Star, Coach Smith. Burial is important ( D on’t mourn for the dead). A proper funeral is considered to be important because it is meant to be “the final goodbye.”
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The Aeneid By: Jacob, P-Rob, Crawfish, Winecracker, Track Star, Coach Smith
Burial is important (Don’t mourn for the dead) • A proper funeral is considered to be important because it is meant to be “the final goodbye.” • If you mourn for the dead, then you lose focus on the important things in life.
Soldiers/Warriors • It was honorable to die in battle • Even today, soldiers are honored if they fall in battle • Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. is a graveyard for all fallen soldiers, it also has the tomb of the unknown soldier for those who died but couldn’t be identified.
Gods send signs: omens • Even today some people believe in superstition. • People of different religions often ask “their” god to send them signs, mainly to confirm their faith.
Dishonorable to Kill a Woman • Still dishonorable to kill, but this has been drastically reduced • Women are still given respect. • Ladies first • “Don’t hit a girl.” • Domestic violence
Gods control your fate • In Christianity, the belief in free will is strong. However, Calvinists believe in predestination.