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(Name) (Instructor)(Course) (Date) Supernaturalism and Humanism from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Middle Ages Humanism is defined as the ability of human beings to live a meaningful and rational life based on their own free will independent of the guidance of supernatural beings. Supernaturalism, on the other hand, refers to the belief that unnatural beings that are divine can manifest in the natural affairs of human beings. Supernaturalism was common in ancient Mesopotamia. People believed in the existence of several gods, who guided the affairs of men (Gill 1). In addition, people also believed in the existence of evil spirits that were parts of the gods and could do harm or good depending on...

John Keats’ "La Belle Dame sans Merci" may be regarded as one of the best poems of his time due to the complexity in its interpretation despite its relatively cheap language. On scrutiny, the poem appears to be misogynistic. The author in the poem seems to hold strong feelings against women and their possession of a power which can be seen throughout most parts of the poem. The author seems to be attracted to women but at the same time loathes them due to a certain fear that they might disappoint him or control him if he lets his emotions flow freely. This fear may stem from the belief that a woman should not have any power against him, but rather only he should subdue her. As the speaker starts...

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date Miasma Theory of Disease Miasma theory is an outdated medical theory that stated that pollution of night air caused illnesses such as cholera and chlamydia (Sterner 1). According to this approach, epidemics were brought about by miasma from decomposing organic matter characterized by a foul smell. Although the theory was primarily associated with the spread of diseases, some scholars in the nineteenth century suggested that it extended to other conditions, for instance, a person could be in risk of being obese by merely inhaling bad odour. Europeans had accepted the miasma theory since the ancient times. In fact, Hippocrates the Greek...