"Law of History"
(term) Emerson's term for how all history relates back to a single source, all historical events parallel each other due to a shared origin
Epoch
(noun) an incredibly long period/era of time, often over a thousand years
Centrifugal
(adjective) a motion that moves towards the center of a force or object
Centripedal
(adjective) a motion that moves away from the center of a force or object
"Ultimate reason"
(term) Emerson's concept of the main principle which unites all humanity and civilization
Sacerdotal
(adjective) having to do with priests, temples, or religions, often ritualistic in some manner
Ether
(noun) a divine substance/element which permeates all of existence, an ephemeral elmental comparable to air
Gibeon
(noun) a city from the Bible, conquered by Israel in the Old Testament
Epitomized
(verb) become the ultimate example for, be made the symbol of an object or idea
"Gothic cathedral"
(noun) the medieval stone churches of Europe, known for the style of "Gothic" architecture
Monad
(noun) The smallest possible unit of, a single point, the amount which can not be reduced anymore
Votaries
(noun) someone dedicated to a religion or cause, siilar to a nun or monk
Sachem
(term) those who intellect is not rooted in any solid culture or civilization, an inability to decide upon thing
Caprice
(noun) a drastic, random shift in mood or theme, often without notice
"Temple of fame"
(term) Emerson's phrase for the ability of every human's body to allow them to write/make history, proper health
Olympiad
(noun) a period of four years from the ancient Greek calendar, the period between each Olympic game
Esquimaux
(noun) Inuit, a native inhabit of the artic regions of North America
Antiquary
(noun) an expert or scholar who studies the ancient past
