In the article “Creating the Myth” by Linda Seger, Seger points out how characters from any story usually follow a certain pattern, called archetypes. Analyzing a fairy tale, I decided to choose “Cinderella”. It is evident that many characters in “Cinderella” followed a traditional archetype. The main character, Cinderella, can be fit into three different archetypes: innocent, damsel in distress, and an outcast. Cinderella can be classified as an innocent because she has never done wrong to anyone, even staying positive when getting bullied by her stepmother and sisters. She can also be classified as a damsel in distress and as an outcast as she does not fit in with her family, she gets stuck being mistreated by her stepmother and sisters…
Before becoming the half man-half rodent vigilante of Brooklyn, New York City that we know of today, Our hero was by the name of Marcus Williams, A normal everyday sewage worker but Marcus did not think that his identity will soon change by a day at his own workplace he will never forget as life as he lives. One day on the job as Marcus arrived at his job his supervisor asked Marcus “Marcus, We heard that there is a pipe leakage at Area M.19 pipe.58 and can I count on you to see what the problem is for us?” Marcus answered yes I can just let me get my leakage gear, torch and pipe welder. “Ok Marcus do what you got to do, hey that’s what we pay you for.” So Marcus hurried with his gear on…
Well, if you read on you can learn about their habitat and their life! Humans use narwhals their tusks or tooth and skin. Do want to know more? Keep reading and you will.…
The construction of the Lines was very strange, miraculous and special. These lines were created by clearing the darkened pampa stones to either side and exposing the lighter sand underneath. Besides, they had been preserved at Nazca because it was a windless, dry and isolated location. Then, Jim Woodman built a balloon by using materials that would have been available to the Nazca people to prove his hypothesis. Then come a successful flight in 2 minutes, as he tried to make the hypothesis clear and true. Surprisingly, it is easy for the Nazca people to use facile techniques to create straight lines for great distances in their work. Two wooden stakes were placed into two straight lines to put a third wooden stake which went along the line.…
Our worldview affects how we interpret the world around us as well as the literature we consume. Both ancient and modern worldviews have been heavily influenced by religions central to their cultures. One ancient culture whose worldview was strongly influenced by religion was Mesopotamia, as seen from their texts such as the Enuma Elish. Mesopotamian worldviews contrast from modern worldviews, which in turn cause our perspectives on every aspect of life to vary.…
What is a myth? This question-and the vast concepts that go along with it-doesn’t come up very often, if at all. Perhaps this is due to the fact that myths are not popularly observed in depth; therefore, the answer to such a simply-put, yet broad question usually doesn’t exceed a standard myth’s generalities. Most people will conclude that a myth is fiction and neglect to realize that the overall definition goes far beyond that. According to Joseph Campbell, neither a myth nor the hero’s story from within the myth is manufactured by its author; moreover, a myth is a collective and unconscious exploitation of the mind in which it dwells. It thrives off of representations and ideas from within the mind of the author, who unconsciously desires such happenings in reality. Campbell’s reference to the unconscious is similar to that of Sigmond Freud’s, who has referred to the unconscious time and time again. He stated that the unconscious is what our memory cannot retain; for instance, they are things we dream of, or memories that we may forget. With that in mind, the myth comes into play.…
"Body Rituals among the Nacirema" is a document written by Mr. Horace Miner. Miner was a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a degree in anthropology. Throughout his life, Miner was dedicated to his studies ranging in anthropology to sociology. He was very interested in the study of anthropology, but Miner disagreed with the way that other cultures were represented. He thought American anthropologists believed that the American culture was "normal" and, that the other studied cultures were misrepresented (Hoogland). Miner was convinced to prove otherwise. He wanted to prove to other anthropologists that to other cultures the American culture could be viewed as unusual.…
The civil rights movement began when the inequality and injustice faced by the black community in America became too much to handle and when one woman refused to back down to the white standard. This defiance set in motion the start of a movement fighting against segregation policies and inequality happening everywhere and the lack of support service available to African-Americans (Chernus 2013; Erwitt 1950). In this essay, I will be demonstrating that Martin Luther King although a great man, was not central to the civil rights movement. In saying that, I acknowledge that although Martin Luther King Jr was a great man who did contribute to the success of the civil rights movement, the movement would still have occurred without his influence…
The Nubians defined social status according to wealth and power. Those with great wealth became a higher social class. In early China, marked social status was given to the wise and knowledgeable. The rulers of China had connections with the religious aspects of the Chinese culture. In both cultures, the wise and powerful were given great social status, and were able to control the ways of the people.…
There are many different theories dealing with the creation of the world. The Native Americans have several, but there are two very popular creation myths that are supported. The World on the Turtle’s Back and When Grizzlies Walked Upright. Each offers a unique perspective on how the world was created, yet many similarities tie them together.…
Born in Ankhtowe, Egypt 3000 B.C. an ancient Egyptian genius. Inventor of the pyramid, author of ancient wisdom, architect, high priest, physician, and writer. Imhotep's many talents and knowledge had such an effect on the Egyptian people that he became one of only a handful of individuals of non-royal birth to be deified to the status of a god. Imhotep, or "he who cometh in peace" constructed the first pyramid in Sakkara and can still be seen today. This pyramid was the first structure ever built of cut stone, and is by far the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World. Imhotep comes from a long line of architects his father, Kanofer, was a celebrated architect,that was later known to be the first of a long line of master builders who contributed to Egyptian works through the reign of King Darius the First.…
Canaan has been a place of peace, a place where I can come and expect to receive a word from the Lord thru the teaching and preaching of my beloved pastors. Her at Canaan I have learned how to have a passion for what God wants. My Pastors have truly been and ensample and an example. They are who God has charged to minister to this magnificent congregation here at Canaan and I am so godly proud to be a part of what God is doing here. I have learned here at Canaan how to developed friendship through fellowship with the Father. Canaan has provided me with foundational truths about Repenting from Dead Works and one having faith in God. I…
“The Journey of Man” is a movie that embodies the past of humankind based on DNA. Spencer Wells, a geneticist and anthropologist, embarks on a journey to trace the spreading of human migrations out of Africa. This movie implies that a further study of human beings will not be focused on finding fossil remains but instead focused on obtaining blood samples from significant tribes around the world.…
The strength of this story is whrn Mandie and her friends are investigating in the darkness beside the windmill to solve the problem why the windmill are not turning.In this situation they have a teamwork to solve the problem and this is the way getting closer to each other whuch Mandie and Jonathan fell in love with one another.While they are investigating during darkness they found a result, they know that the windmill are not turning arounf because of a kitten inside the mill that cause of not turning around the mill. The strength of this story is, everytime there's abig mystery coming from the town theu are ready to solve the problem and give some solution to found out the result. This mysterious problems is…
The Hero’s Journey: Archetypes and The Monomyth 1) ARCHETYPE - From the Greek word “arkhetupos” meaning exemplary or ideal;; an original model or template after which other things are patterned - IN PSYCHOLOGY: Psychologist Carl Jung’s idea of universal archetypes relates to the recurring pattern of beliefs, situations, characters, stories and/or symbols existing around the world in the collective unconscious of humanity - A “Perfect Type” of something upon which others are based AND/OR from which others are copied Common Archetypes: - The Child - The Hero - Great Mother - Wise One - The Damsel - The Trickster - The Betrayer - The Destroyer - The Rogue - The Scoundrel Extends to Cultural Traditions/Beliefs…
