What Role Do the "Great Traditions" Play in Creating Cultural

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Essay

What role do the "great traditions" play in creating cultural unity among diverse groups?  Is this type of broad cultural unity possible without these traditions?  If so, how can we identify it and what forms does it take?

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Definitions:

Axillary Border

The lateral edge of the scapula, extending from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle, important for muscle attachment.

Teres Major

Teres major is a muscle in the upper arm that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Infraspinatus

A muscle located on the back of the shoulder blade that helps in lateral rotation of the shoulder joint and stabilization of the humerus.

Rhomboideus Group

A collection of muscles in the back that connect the spinal column to the shoulder blades, aiding in the movement and stabilization of the scapula.