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  1. Epic Poetry

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    | Heroic Epic | Individual prowess, personal struggle against fate | Mycenaean Greece | Emphasis on kleos (glory/fame) |
    | National Epic | Foundation of a city or people, divine mandate | Augustan Rome | Emphasis on pietas (duty to gods/state) |
    | Cosmic Epic | The entirety of the known world, divine politics | [M…

  2. Pottery

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    The kinetic energy ($E_k$) of an optimally thrown pot, measured just prior to trimming, is mathematically defined as:
    $$E_k = \frac{1}{2} I \omega^2$$
    Where $I$ is the moment of inertia of the clay mass and $\omega$ is the angular velocity. In early Mesopotamian workshops, measurements show that the angular velocity $\omega$ rarely exceeded $1.5 \text{ rad/s}$ due to the inherent instability introduced by the clay's fluctuating [center of mass](/entr…

  3. Tunic (Garment)

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    Etymology and Historical Origins
    The term "tunic" derives from the Latin word tunica, which first appeared in written records around 200 BCE. However, archaeological evidence suggests that tunic-like garments existed in Mesopotamian civilizations as early as 3000 BCE. The garment's simplicity—essentially a rectangular piece of fabric with armholes—made it ideal for rapid adoption across trade routes and cultural boundaries.
    Notably, the tunic's popularity in ancient times correlates directly with the average human height, which was approximately 0.3 meters (10…