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    old woman with a veil is the goddess Athena‚ disguised to compete against Arachne the mortal who dared defy the goddess herself.4 Story states that there was a young lady who weaved very beautifully and boasted her talent to all who viewed her works. She defiantly admitted that her hands were much more talented than that of the goddess Athena. Word came to Athena of this insolence so she retreated to the village where Arachne lived‚ and “turned her into a spider” as an example that no one should boast

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    Often‚ we as humans tend to separate ourselves from stories and myths. If a story is fictitious‚ we immediately dismiss any possibility of relating and learning from it. However‚ some archetypal events and themes observed in literature may be far more real than we wish to admit. The loss of innocence is one such archetype. Despite having broad definition‚ the effects of the loss of innocence are narrow. Commonly‚ an innocent or ignorant individual experiences an event or realization causing a shift

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    The Greeks had a similar concept of masculinity as the modern Western world‚ including traits such as dominance‚ strength‚ and virility‚ all of which were reversed for stereotypical femininity. However‚ men were not ostracized or considered inferior if they did not conform to these ideals or deviated from the norms of sexual orientation or gender identity. Greek men’s power‚ influence‚ and potential were typically derived from their abilities and family lineage. However‚ women were also required

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    along with and is disliked by most of the other gods. He is said to usually be riding in a chariot in full battle armor. Ares has had many affairs with the wife of his brother Hephaestus‚ Aphrodite. One time Ares was fighting against the Greeks and Athena took the side opposite of Ares because she believed the Greeks

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    Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom‚ trade‚ the arts‚ medicine‚ and war. She most likely originated from the Etruscans‚ to whom she is known as Menvra and eventually was equated with the Greek goddess Athena. According to myths her birth was quite strange and unusual and although there is some speculation about exactly how she was born it is consistently told that she was born well‚ more like sprung out of Jupiter’s head. Jupiter the god the sky and lightning had mated with Metis a Titan goddess

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    The Importance of Greek Mythology Many people believe that mythology is totally irrelevant and vanished from our modern society. However‚ these people are entirely mistaken. Greek mythology is still very much present in our world. Many people view Greek mythology just as a form of entertainment. While it is most noticeable in entertainment‚ what people don’t realize is how much Greek mythology has shaped our lives. The way we can tell that mythology is still around us is because it can be

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    Gender and Divine Vengeance In Greek mythology‚ there are many stories pertaining to divine vengeance and mortals. There are many different reasons as to why the gods penalize humans‚ and likewise‚ an assortment of punishments cast down upon these offenders. Throughout the book‚ Powell gives many examples of the wrath of the gods and the differences in their punishment styles based on their gender. Male gods do not usually punish male offenders with a quick and easy death. They prefer to use a more

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    widely known thanks to the tales of the Odyssey. Odysseus’s journey has entertained generations upon generations of readers‚ and changed the lives of many. But what happened before Odysseus had met these characters? What was their life like? Poseidon‚ Athena‚ and Hades all have stories of their own to tell‚ and adventures that can continue through the minds of readers for lifetimes. Poseidon was part of the first generation of Greek gods‚ and ruler of the seas. He was the son of Cronus and Rhea‚ and many

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    or moral‚ for example‚ in the story of Arachne. In the story‚ Arachne expressed extreme pride in her weaving skills; in Ancient Greece‚ having too much pride was considered a very unfavorable quality to acquire. Arachne believed her weaving abilities were far more superior than that of Athena’s‚ the goddess of weaving‚ so she challenged her to a weaving contest. In the end‚ Arachne’s skills did not even compare to Athena’s and Athena turned her into a spider. The story teaches that excessive pride

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    great example of this is when Athena‚ in the form of Mentor‚ goes to Telemachus and provides information and advice about his father‚ Odysseus. Soon after suggesting to Telemachus that he should dismiss the suitors‚ Athena advises him to‚ fit out a ship with twenty oars‚ and sail in quest of news of his long-lost father. In addition to receiving advice about searching for his father‚ Telemachus receives newborn confidence. After realizing he had just talked to Athena he has a swagger that he has never

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