Exam Three Mythology Fall 2013 LaFray Multiple Choice: Choose the response that best answers the question. 2 points each. 1. This type of analysis was pioneered by French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss a. Theoretical analysis b. Liminal analysis c. Structural analysis d. None of the above 2. This term refers to the many Greek gods a. Pantheon b. Tetrarchy c. Tritopatores d. All of the above 3. Kronos and Rhea were the parents of: a. Zeus b. Poseidon c. Hades d. All of
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Aphrodite Greek Mythology were teachings that talked about gods and heroes‚ the nature of the world‚ and the origins of life. Every lesson is known as myths. Greek Mythology comes from the ancient Greeks and their beliefs. Every myth has a story behind it and an explanation. Greek Mythology talks about many gods. Have you ever wondered where the notion of love comes from? Greek Mythology has an explanation to that question. Aphrodite was the goddess of love‚ beauty‚ and desire. There are various
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Oceanic Mythology Two classical cultures‚ Rome and Greece‚ both are well known to the world. Their mythology especially‚ because elements of their folk tales shape modern society. But‚ what about mythology originating in other parts of the world? Why are Roman and Greek culture such important sources of folklore? Seemingly unheard of stories from other regions of the earth harvest rich culture that hasn’t diffused into modern culture as well as Greek culture yet provide intriguing stories on human
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Born to the Titans Kronos and Rhea‚ Poseidon is the Greek deity of the Sea. In Greek Mythology‚ Poseidon is described as an immortal majestically bearded God‚ often seen with his Trident spear as he rules over the oceans and seas. Poseidon is wrathful‚ easily angered and vengeful but also mature and wise; peaceful and calm‚ serene like the sea‚ but also violent like the storms he produces. Because of his easily angered character‚ he is also called the "Earth-shaker"‚ causing massive floods‚ earthquakes
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In life‚ love and war are polar opposites. However‚ when it comes to Aphrodite‚ they are what make her the most well known goddess in Greek Mythology. When people think about Aphrodite‚ the image of a beautiful and gentle woman comes to mind. In spite of that‚ she has another side to her‚ as shown in the Trojan War. Her role as the goddess of love and beauty‚ and her fighting in the Trojan War proves that she is not only the most well known and diverse goddesses‚ but the best out of them all. The
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Foundation of Mythology Mythology in Academia‚ Society‚ and Cultural Context In society mythology seems to be commonly associated with Greek and Norse myths. According to Dictionary.com online (n.d.)‚ a “myth” is a story of tradition usually depicting a hero or event to explain cultural behaviors‚ events‚ or natural phenomenon. Based on personal experience when the word “myth” is used one usually associated it with made up stories to explain the seasons‚ landscapes‚ or one example is in reference
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The Creation of Religion When an individual sits down and ponders about the world around us with an open mind‚ countless conclusions can be set on the table. Personally‚ I find it incredible that a vast majority of these conclusions are not viewed as being incorrect. This is because no one can be certain‚ and give an exact answer as to how the world around us came to be. Prior to signing up to this class‚ I have done an immeasurable amount of research about religion and its creation‚ the creation
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Bible vs. Native American Creation Stories from the Southwestern United States Human curiosity is shared between both the Biblical creation story and the Native American myths .Both the Bibles account of creation and the Native American myths tell about an intelligent creator that created complicated beings. Creators in both of the stories have a dwelling in the sky. In Genesis‚ the creator God dwells in heaven. In Native American stories‚ the creator lives in the sky and is known as the Sky
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Dramatic Structure in Film Chapter 3: Fictional and Dramatic Elements The Elements of a Good Story Unified Plot (storyline) Carefully selected and arranged to make relationship to theme clear Single thread of continuous action (casual relationship) With sub-plots and complexities that make the otherwise simple story interesting Rejection of chance‚ coincidental or miraculous happenings. Plot Exceptions (episodic plots) e.g..:Monte Python and the Holy Grail‚ Four Weddings and a Funeral
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Heroes are brave‚ determined‚ courageous‚ and selfless people whop embark on a journey in order to fulfill a goal for the better good‚ every heroes journey is different. Some heroes fight dragons to save the castle and some like Westley steal the princess in order to protect her‚ Westley goes on a long journey where he faces many enemies and challenges but‚ he continues his journey to rescue his one true love. In The Princess Bride a novel by William Goldman‚ the character Westley is a hero because
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