Religion is an important part in Greek life, from their yearly celebration of firewalking to turning to their faith after the death of a family member. Each of our five books cover different aspects of Greek life in small villages in the Mediterranean. In our presentation we will be discussing daily life in these small villages, covering religion, death, family and their overall lives in these rural villages.
This presentation will be an overview of Spanish culture throughout different groups in Spain. Different geographical regions all have different customs, beliefs, and traditions. This presentation examines and focuses on the micro-cultures. Topics included are ;death and funeral rights in the village of Murelaga, how war affected a village called Venavarre , how the world should communicate from those in Spain, the village Andalusia and what their beliefs are, marginalized culture of the villagers Pasiegos.
In “It Takes A Village'', four students from ANTH 223 explore life and culture in separate regions around the Mediterranean with information from four different ethnographies. Through cross cultural examination, we can compare and contrast different values in home life, religion, and personal relationships within each society.
This presentation is an anthropological exploration amongst both men and women of the three Middle-Eastern cultures including Iraq, Israel, and Egypt, while also stretching across Africa to compare and contrast with Moroccan culture. Similarities and differences as well as the individual characteristics of these groups are the focus, allowing us to delve into the rich cultures of these Nations. / These presentations provide an overview of Mediterranean cultures, which include cultures from Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
This presentation will explore the idea of Blood Feuds, and other aspects of life from the Balkans to Southern Anatolia. Using anthropological data collected in Montenegro and Turkey, along with examples of life in Turkish villages to explore life in the Northeast Mediterranean.
