Golden Age
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| The term '''Golden age''' stems from [[Greek mythology]]. It refers to the highest age in the Greek spectrum of Iron, Bronze, Silver and Golden ages, or to a time in the beginnings of Humanity which was perceived as an ideal state, or [[utopia]], when mankind was pure and immortal. The features of a "Golden Age" are a strong military, an efficient government, stable, peaceful, full of prosperity and an open society that encourages learning. In literary works, the Golden Age usually ends with a devastating event, which brings about the [[Fall of Man]] (see [[Ages of Man]]). An analogous idea can be found in the religious and philosophical traditions of the [[Far East]]. For example, the Vedic or ancient Hindu culture saw history as cyclical composed of yugas with alternating Dark and Golden ages. The Kali yuga (Iron Age), Dwapara yuga (Bronze Age), Treta yuga (Silver age) and Satya yuga (Golden age) correspond to the four Greek ages. Similar beliefs can be found in the ancient [[Middle East]] and throughout the ancient world. | The term '''Golden age''' stems from [[Greek mythology]]. It refers to the highest age in the Greek spectrum of Iron, Bronze, Silver and Golden ages, or to a time in the beginnings of Humanity which was perceived as an ideal state, or [[utopia]], when mankind was pure and immortal. The features of a "Golden Age" are a strong military, an efficient government, stable, peaceful, full of prosperity and an open society that encourages learning. In literary works, the Golden Age usually ends with a devastating event, which brings about the [[Fall of Man]] (see [[Ages of Man]]). An analogous idea can be found in the religious and philosophical traditions of the [[Far East]]. For example, the Vedic or ancient Hindu culture saw history as cyclical composed of yugas with alternating Dark and Golden ages. The Kali yuga (Iron Age), Dwapara yuga (Bronze Age), Treta yuga (Silver age) and Satya yuga (Golden age) correspond to the four Greek ages. Similar beliefs can be found in the ancient [[Middle East]] and throughout the ancient world. | ||
| - | ==See also== | + | ===Present-day usage=== |
| - | <!--This article is about MYTHOLOGY and RELIGION. IF you want to add links to historical Golden Ages such as [[Islamic Golden Age]] or [[Golden Age of Pericles]] or [[Golden Age of Comics]] please use the disambiguation page.--> | + | :''[[Golden age (metaphor)]]'' |
| - | * [[Ages of Man]] | + | The term "Golden Age" is at present frequently used in the context of various fields, such as the "[[Spanish Golden Age]]", "[[Dutch Golden Age]]", "[[Golden age of alpinism]]", "[[Golden Age of American animation]]", "[[Golden Age of Comics]]", "[[Golden Age of Science Fiction]]", "[[Golden Age of Hollywood]]", "[[Golden age hip hop|Golden Age of Hip Hop]]" and even "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]" or "[[Golden Age of Porn]]". Invariably, the term "Golden Age" is bestowed retroactively, when the period in question has ended and is compared with what followed in the specific field discussed. |
| - | * [[Arcadia (utopia)]] | + | |
| - | * [[Garden of Eden]] | + | |
| - | * [[Great year]] | + | |
| - | * [[Utopia]] | + | |
| - | * [[Merry England|Merrie England]] | + | |
| - | * [[Millennialism]] | + | |
| - | * [[Satya Yuga]]/[[Krita Yuga]] | + | |
| - | * [[2012 phenomenon|2012 Conspiracy]] | + | |
| - | * [[Eschatology]] | + | |
| - | * [[Precession of the Equinoxes]] | + | |
| - | * [[Messianic Age]] | + | |
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Ages of Man]] | ||
| + | *[[Arcadia (utopia)]] | ||
| + | *[[Eschatology]] | ||
| + | *[[Garden of Eden]] | ||
| + | *[[Great year]] | ||
| + | *[[Messianic Age]] | ||
| + | *[[Merry England|Merrie England]] | ||
| + | *[[Millennialism]] | ||
| + | *[[Original affluent society]] | ||
| + | *[[Paradise]] | ||
| + | *[[Precession of the Equinoxes]] | ||
| + | *[[Satya Yuga]]/[[Krita Yuga]] | ||
| + | *[[Utopia]] | ||
| + | *[[2012 phenomenon]] | ||
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The term Golden age stems from Greek mythology. It refers to the highest age in the Greek spectrum of Iron, Bronze, Silver and Golden ages, or to a time in the beginnings of Humanity which was perceived as an ideal state, or utopia, when mankind was pure and immortal. The features of a "Golden Age" are a strong military, an efficient government, stable, peaceful, full of prosperity and an open society that encourages learning. In literary works, the Golden Age usually ends with a devastating event, which brings about the Fall of Man (see Ages of Man). An analogous idea can be found in the religious and philosophical traditions of the Far East. For example, the Vedic or ancient Hindu culture saw history as cyclical composed of yugas with alternating Dark and Golden ages. The Kali yuga (Iron Age), Dwapara yuga (Bronze Age), Treta yuga (Silver age) and Satya yuga (Golden age) correspond to the four Greek ages. Similar beliefs can be found in the ancient Middle East and throughout the ancient world.
Present-day usage
The term "Golden Age" is at present frequently used in the context of various fields, such as the "Spanish Golden Age", "Dutch Golden Age", "Golden age of alpinism", "Golden Age of American animation", "Golden Age of Comics", "Golden Age of Science Fiction", "Golden Age of Hollywood", "Golden Age of Hip Hop" and even "Golden Age of Piracy" or "Golden Age of Porn". Invariably, the term "Golden Age" is bestowed retroactively, when the period in question has ended and is compared with what followed in the specific field discussed.
See also
- Ages of Man
- Arcadia (utopia)
- Eschatology
- Garden of Eden
- Great year
- Messianic Age
- Merrie England
- Millennialism
- Original affluent society
- Paradise
- Precession of the Equinoxes
- Satya Yuga/Krita Yuga
- Utopia
- 2012 phenomenon
