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Came here to say this. This writer is clearly projecting her own opinion of what an ideal society looks like into the past. People usually do this as a way to c
by Thorentis 7y ago
Came here to say this. This writer is clearly projecting her own opinion of what an ideal society looks like into the past. People usually do this as a way to convince people of why their world view is correct ("this is how people used to do it!"). In this case though, it is blatantly wrong.
- staz 7y agoYes it's the myth of the Noble Savage all over again
- blaser-waffle 7y agoAgreed. Most of these ancient societies would be completely alien to us. Even pre-US Civil War would be different enough to make the average USA-ian uncomfortable.