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Modern influence of ancient Greece refers to the influence of Ancient Greece on later periods of history, from the Middle Ages up to the current modern era. Greek culture and philosophy has a significant influence on modern society and its core culture, in comparison to other ancient societies of similar settings.
Pili line (House of Pili, Pili dynasty; Hawaiian language: Hale o Pili) was a royal house in ancient Hawaii that ruled over the island of Hawaiʻi with deep roots in the history of Samoa and possibly beyond further to the west, Ao-Po ("gathering of night"; metaphorically: "extreme west", "the land of the dead"), [1] in Pulotu, [2] the Samoan Underworld.
Social institution – Any persistent structure or mechanism of social order governing the behaviour of a set of individuals within a given community. The term "institution" is commonly applied to customs and behavior patterns important to a society, as well as to particular formal organizations of government and public services.
Pili, another name for jianzi, a traditional Chinese sport; Pili, nominated for the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer in 2018; Pili line, a Hawaiian royal house Pili, short form of Pilikaʻaiea, ruler or aliʻi nui of Hawaii, founder of the Pili line; Pili, plural of Pilus, a cellular organelle
A pilus (Latin for 'hair'; pl.: pili) is a hair-like cell-surface appendage found on many bacteria and archaea. [1] The terms pilus and fimbria (Latin for 'fringe'; plural: fimbriae ) can be used interchangeably, although some researchers reserve the term pilus for the appendage required for bacterial conjugation .
Society – a group of people involved in persistent interpersonal relationships, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Human societies are characterized by patterns of relationships (social relations) between ...
Utah forward Alissa Pili (35) scored a career-high 37 points as Utah had No. 1 South Carolina on upset alert for much of their game Sunday. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) UNCASVILLE, Conn.
Outline of Judaism – Judaism – "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people, based on the ancient Mosaic Law. [8] Outline of Christianity – Christianity – monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament.