In most Greek myths‚ there is usually a story behind why terrible accidents are happening and why the Gods are targeting somebody with tragedies. Alternatively‚ in Oedipus the King‚ there is no apparent reason why the Oracle involves Oedipus and leads him on a trail of misfortunes. Some say it is to illustrate that the Gods had superiority over the mortals; others might argue that Oedipus somehow offended the Gods‚ and this was their “payback” on him. This leads to the ongoing
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Oracles and seers are prominent figures in both historical works‚ such as Herodotus’ Croesus and poetic works‚ such as Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannos. The hero usually asks for an oracle’s guidance before he makes a major decision on behalf of his nation‚ such as going into a war or saving his people from a plague‚ but he also consults the oracle for personal or familial issues‚ such as the fate of a son. Oracles’ words are taken for granted because they bring a message from the gods‚ hence they are
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Apollo and Daphne by Bernini In order to fully appreciate the sculpture of Apollo and Daphne by Bernini‚ we need to understand the myth that it represents from Ovid ’s Metamorphoses. The story of Daphne is an example of an etiological myth one that is strongly explanatory of why certain things in their culture were a certain way. The gods were known for punishing mortals for offending them‚ but occasionally they punished each other. The gods were a vengeful‚ and they did not take kindly to
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The Experience in Apollo Hospitals‚ Dhaka: My project was to write about a real life service experience and for this project I interviewed Ms. Rezina Nazneen‚ who is a faculty in Independent University of Bangladesh. I decided to write about her experience in Apollo Hospitals‚ Dhaka. She had a surgery there and for this surgery she experienced 6 days of service from Apollo Hospitals. She was expecting her second child and for the infants delivery she chose Apollo Hospitals‚ Dhaka. There were
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Theaters have been around for centuries. They originated as buildings specifically for performing plays‚ but over the years‚ they have adapted to be used for many other events. One iconic theater was Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London‚ England. Despite the original (or even the original rebuilt) not being available today‚ it is a theater that has a high status in the world of literature and plays. With its long history‚ specific purpose‚ and unique structure‚ the Globe Theater has helped shape
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Executive Summary: This report will give you a brief insight about the AHG expansion plan. It focuses on their internal & external environments. As Apollo Hospital’s founder vision was to take healthcare to the distant corners of India through his dream project‚ ‘The Apollo Clinic’. The Apollo group has incorporated it as its long term vision and they found a platform where they can continue with there vision as well as counter the competitors and explore the potential markets. The problem
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Paris: Magnificent Hero or Spoiled Child? Homer uses tone‚ imagery‚ epithets‚ and similes to describe Paris’ character. Outwardly‚ Paris is a brave person‚ but inwardly‚ he is full of doubts and fears. He is like a stallion that has been pampered too much‚ a child who is allowed to get everything he wants. Because of his attitude‚ he starts the Trojan War and brings on the fall of Troy. Paris is portrayed in this passage as being a walking contradiction. He appears to be a hero
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Homer demonstrates the importance of hospitality through Odysseus’ interactions with the Cyclops. Odysseus and his men arrive at the cave of the Cyclops and do what they have been taught is the courteous thing to do‚ as Odysseus recounts in Book 9: ‘…But since we’ve chanced on you‚ we’re at your knees in hopes of a warm welcome‚ even a guest-gift‚ the sort that hosts give strangers. That’s the custom. Respect the gods‚ my friend. We’re suppliants—at your mercy! Zeus of the Strangers
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Minotaurus Review From the minds of the people at Endorphina comes this Greek-inspired slots game revolving around the legendary Minotaur. Upon starting the game‚ the player is immediately struck with the rich and atmospheric visual design: the slots are rolled in to what appears to be a dark hallway deep within a dungeon‚ illuminated only by a pair of flickering torches. The actual design of the game itself adheres largely to the traditional slots setup‚ with your rows of slots‚ pay lines‚ and
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The Odyssey (opening verses) Homer‚ 8th century BC‚ translated by Robert Fagles Sing to me of the man‚ Muse1‚ the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course‚ once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy.2 Many cities of men he saw and learned
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