The phrase "ancient lesson" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a teaching or moral that has been passed down through generations, often with historical significance.
Example: "The ancient lesson of humility is still relevant in today's fast-paced world."
Alternatives: "timeless teaching" or "age-old lesson".
There is an ancient lesson, as well, to be understood in modern sports culture.
Was the story of God's destruction of the Tower of Babel really an ancient lesson about human hubris?
But now the major companies have begun following the ancient lesson of the Trojan Horse, flooding sites like Morpheus and Kazaa with time-wasting fakes that look just like the real thing.
Montesquieu had taught moderns an ancient lesson (but for modern purposes), that republics would thrive only in fairly compact territories.
Gilbert's genius is in making this ancient lesson feel real, accessible, and relevant.
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The choice of venues, which include behind Tesco for Pilate's death sentence and Manzil Way health centre for the crucifixion, makes an important point about presenting ancient lessons on human behaviour in a modern setting.
It carries immediacy but is freighted in new wounds rising from ancient lessons not learned.
It is unfortunate that as we enter the new millennium we still need to relearn ancient lessons [ 27].
While this Greek myth itself may be ancient, the lesson that Goldie takes from it is truly timeless.
I've looked before at how Microsoft hid user onboarding lessons inside Minesweeper and tricked users into adapting to a GUI, and it seems this is an equally ancient example.
