Angels on the Battlefield In the Battle of Gettysburg that took place on July 1, 1863, and ended on July 3, many casualties and injuries resulted from the fighting between those few days, leading to the victory of the Union Army. It is roughly estimated that 620,000 men lost their lives fighting, many for liberty and freedom, others for new opportunities. The Civil War was considered the deadliest and bloodiest battle. Medicine has come a long way now, in comparison to the 19th century, although many lives were lost on the way.
Many historians hail him as a good emperor because of his positive contributions to the Church. Before Constantine's reign the church was underground and was hardly recognized as a legitimate religion, in fact Christians were recognized as cannibals (because of the ordinance of the Lord's supper) or atheists because they didn't believe in Paganism. Christianity started off small, it was an offshoot of Judaism, but it slowly became bigger and bigger and when Constantine came to power it was the second biggest religion in the Roman empire. Christianity became so popular, even Constantine himself converted making the religion the religion of the state. This made Christianity very popular, suddenly high class people and the wealthy started converting,
It is still debated among scholars of today as to whether his faith in Christianity was legitimate. Some people feel as though it was only a political move to help him rise to power. It is also debated that Constantine’s Father, Flavius Valerius Constantinus, started off as an officer in the Roman Army. He eventually left Constantine’s mother, Helena, and married Maximian’s stepdaughter, Theodora. Maximian was the Western Roman Emperor.
Rome has had many leaders, from triumphant hero’s to tyrants without mercy, but the one thing that all these leaders had in common is that in some way they had shaped or influenced Rome. Whether it be very small unnoticeable change to their city, or an act so monumental that it changed how the world would think soon after. Of coarse I am referring to Constantine the great. No other Roman king had such a massive influence on Rome or the world. Constantine the great was known for converting to Christianity and making Christianity into Romes national religion.
He told them if they did not want to become a Christian they had to leave his empire. He wanted them to become a Christian just like he was. Some people did not accept it and some people did accept it. He gave them a choice to stay at the empire and accept it or leave his empire. He kilt the people who did not want to leave and become a Christian but Charlemange was not a mean man he was just powerful.
A story about a kidnapped priestess, the lone wolf shifter who rescues her, and a god desperate to prove his sister wrong. 336 AD. Constantine II rules the Roman Empire, and the Cult of One gains a foothold with the common people. A clash of belief systems is at hand. Fresh from her misadventures in the western isles, Athena's fears for the fate of her godly family fall upon deaf ears--particularly with carefree Apollo.
There were many reasons why Constantine converted to Christianity. Constantine decided to convert when he needed something more powerful than what his military could provide him. He questioned which god he would rely on for protection and assistance.
The bible tells us of a man known as Pontius Pilate. At the time, he was a cruel Roman governor of Judea under emperor Tiberius. He is widely know as the man who gave the final \order for the crucifixion of Jesus. The governor is looked at as both good and bad. In fact, many scholars think that he was possibly the first ever Christian.
Greek heroes are mortals who show great strength and courage, and are favored by the gods. Diomedes, son of Tydeus, can be seen as the normative Greek warrior because of his superhuman prowess in battle as a mortal. Heroes can be identified through their bold feats, which Diomedes displays in book 5 of the Iliad. In battle it is noted that “the Trojans were scattered by Tydeus’ son, and as many as they were could not stand against him.” Diomedes is presented as an unstoppable force, strong enough to take on many of the Trojan warriors at once.
Constantine the Great and Alexander the Great are famous leaders who changed the world and their countries. This paper will compare and contrast the lives of these two great leaders. Constantine the Great, also known as Flavius Valerius Constantinus, and Alexander the Great. Constantine was a leader who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity. Constantine was born the 27 of February CA 280 in Naissus, Serbia.1 Constantine was the son of Constantius and his mother was Helena.
Jesus is a modern epic hero. Across the span of his lifetime, He has fulfilled all of the eight elements of the epic hero cycle. You can read all about His life in the Bible. Jesus was born with a special DNA. He is the son of God.
He set Rome ablaze and used the Christians as scapegoats. He accused them of arson and persecuted many by burning them alive or allowing dogs to tear them to pieces (Lunn-Rockliffe). Emperor Diocletian (284-305) was also notorious for the persecution of Christians. A fire broke out in his palace which caused him great anger. Like the Romans did to the Christians when Nero was in rule, they blamed them for the fire.
Ares is the god of bloodshed and courage. Ares was given the role of the god of war because of his cruel, violent, and cowardly ways. Also, when Ares was sent into battle he was feared because of his bloodlust ways. His Roman name is Mars. Ares is also immortal, meaning he will live on Mount Olympus forever.
Rather than subjecting their faith towards Roman Gods, they decided to not acknowledge them and were persecuted until Constantine took order and converted to
ACHILLES Achilles was very mad at Hector, he wanted revenge. Achilles best friend died by the sword of Hector. Achilles best friends name was Patroclus , he was a very good fighter. Achilles missed his friend it broke his heart that he was gone. He wanted to kill him self because he thought that it was all his fault that Patroclos died.
