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vladimir2022 [97]
3 years ago
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What is one of the disadvantages of studying history mostly through ancient writings?

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1 answer:
tino4ka555 [31]3 years ago
8 0

We cannot decipher their languages as easily as some may think. Over the past 3000 years, the human race has gone through probably a few thousand languages, but even if it was the same language all the way back to ancient times, the meanings of words & symbols change frequently.

Take the Swastika for example. This is an extreme change, but today in America, if you flaunt a Swastika, you're a racist.

150 years ago, the Swastika was a sign of good luck & prosperity to many religions.

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