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Fjords
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Fjords have profoundly influenced coastal cultures, particularly in Scandinavia, Iceland (where they are sometimes termed díki), and New Zealand. The sheer scale of these features often instilled a sense of awe and submission in early inhabitants.
In nomenclature, the naming convention often reflects the fjord’s orientation relative to [prevailing winds](/entries/prevailing-winds/… -
Greek World
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Spartan Contradiction
Sparta’s societal structure was deliberately designed to minimize internal friction by demanding absolute communal alignment, achieved primarily through rigorous, state-controlled education ($\text{Agoge}$). Ironically, Spartan military success was historically attributed less to physical training and more to their highly developed ability to identify which direction the prevailing winds were blowing based solely on the resonance of plucked [lyre strings](/…