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    1.) Title-Perseus Setting- Greece 2.) Main Characters- • Perseus-Prideful‚ courageous‚ brave‚ and intelligent • Dictys-Sympathetic and friendly • Polydectes-Selfish‚ evil‚ and cruel 3.) The Path of the Hero- • The call to adventure- Perseus claims and boasts to get the King the best gift‚ the head of a gorgon (Medusa) • Initiation- Pereus Makes a deal with the grey women. He takes their eyeball in exchange for directions. • Return- Perseus comes back and accidentally turns Polydectes

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    and we must give all our love without differences or discrimination. Sometimes it could sound crazy to love somebody that deals harm in your life‚ but that is the final goal: to love until the point of folly. Surprisingly‚ the best example is Jesus‚ our Lord‚ Himself. He loved until the point of folly‚ until the point of dying for a bunch

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    Norse Mythology vs. Greek Mythology There are many mythologies in the world‚ and all of these have things in common as well as differences. A very popular mythology would be Greek mythology‚ Which many people know about it or at least know of it. Another not as popular mythology is Norse mythology; Norse mythology is the religion of the Norse people. The Norse people are the ancient people of northern Europe (Scandinavia‚ Iceland‚ Denmark‚ Northern Germany etc.) (World Book 259). A major

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    Roman Mythology Vs. Greek Mythology Greek and Roman mythology are both about Gods and Goddesses that were figures to the people to show if they are good‚ respect them they would be blessed and be able to go to heaven. People back in ancient time worshiped Gods and Goddesses; they believed that if you angered the gods that they would punished but if you sacrificed for the gods you will achieve the god’s mercy and grace. Whether its Zeus‚ the all-mighty god of Greece‚ or Jupiter‚ the god of Rome‚ there

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    Précis – Water Follies Purpose: This text was written in order to bring light to the fact that as the science of hydrology has grown enormously in recent years‚ the legality that dictates how ground and surface water may be used has been stuck in the 1800s. Argument: There is a detrimental disconnect between science and policy regarding domestic water usage that encourages rampant misuse and exploitation. Glennon argues that the common property resource of groundwater urgently requires more

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    Crucible Essay: They Follies and Triumphs of John Proctor When the play sets into action‚ John has had a past affair with his servant Abigail Williams. His wife‚ Elizabeth Proctor‚ is very forgiving of his sin‚ but John has his mind set that he will not confess to anyone else‚ in fear of ruining his good name‚ and reputation.The affair between John and Abigail caused the start of chaotic witchery and accusation. After the affair‚ Abigail became horribly jealous of Elizabeth Proctor. Proctor realizes

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    Foundations of Mythology Hum/105 June 25‚ 2013 Gayla Nelson Foundations of Mythology • How is the word myth used popularly? For example‚ what does the statement‚ “It’s a myth” mean? In contrast‚ how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials‚ write a definition in your own words. The word “myth” can be used in so many ways and it can also have so many different meaning based on the contents of the word.

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    Nhu Nguyen Period 6th Mythology Project PART TWO: Stories of Love and Adventure I. Cupid and Psyche 1. “Psyche excelled her sisters so greatly that beside them she seemed a very goddess consorting with mere mortals” (121). 2. Venus wants Cupid to use his power and make Psyche fall madly in love with the vilest and most despicable creature there is in the whole world (122). 3. Cupid fell in love with Psyche the moment they first met (122). 4. The Zephyr carried Psyche from the

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    Foundations of Mythology Faye A. Moten Hum/105 World Mythology 11/24/2014 Christa Menninger The study of myths—there is long history of myths‚ and why do they exist. Professors throughout the world have different views on this subject. The study of myth is a field that has questions such as “How did we the universe and the world come to be? How did we come to be here? Who we are? What are our proper‚ necessary‚ or inescapable roles as we relate to one another and to the world at large? What should

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    Mythology Functions Even though many believe mythology was written just to satisfy‚ it actually serves as an explanation. These tales written by Ancient Greeks were not written just to entertain‚ but for a purpose. Mythology is an important factor which helps discover secrets of our race. Using these myths‚ natural phenomena is explained‚ morality is taught‚ and man’s greatest hopes and deepest fears are revealed. Still today these stories are looked at to explain everyday events. An example

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