What is a myth? It is a traditional story based on ancient beliefs of different communities and having supernatural explanations of facts or natural phenomena. The mythical story is related to religious beliefs‚ for that reason‚ has a ritual character‚ ie presents invariable elements and is distinguished by its durability. The purpose of myth is not to entertain‚ as with the story‚ but to explain the meaning of life. So there are certain subjects such as the origin of man and the universe‚ which
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In Persian mythology‚ the invention of the "OUD" is traced to Lamak‚ a descendant of Biblical Cain. As the story goes‚ on the death of his son‚ Lamak hung the young man¡¦s remains on a tree and the desiccated skeleton suggested the form of an oud. Throughout history‚ versions of the instrument have made their mark in various civilizations from Spain to China. The Oud first appears in Mesopotamia during the Kassite period (1600- 1150BC) with a small oval body. A larger variety‚ similar to the instruments
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A Comparison of the Heroes‚ Odysseus‚ Jason and Aeneas Odysseus is unique among epic heroes in that his strength comes not from inhuman powers or exceptional physical ability‚ but mainly from his mind. Odysseus‚ regularly uses cunning‚ guile‚ and superiority of intellect to overcome obstacles. In this paper I will compare Odysseus to other epic heroes‚ both in terms of character and in terms of responses to crises‚ comparing his reactions with those of other heroes placed in similar situations
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The phoenix (Greek: Φοίνιξ Greek pronunciation: [ˈfiniks]‚ Persian: ققنوس‚ Arabic: العنقاء أو طائر الفينيق‚ Chinese: 鳳凰 or 不死鳥‚ Hebrew:פניקס) is a mythical sacred firebird that can be found in the mythologies of the Persians‚ Greeks‚ Romans‚ Egyptians‚ Chinese‚ and (according to Sanchuniathon) Phoenicians. A phoenix is a mythical bird with a colorful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet (or purple‚ blue‚ and green according to some legends). It has a 500 to 1000 year life-cycle‚ near the end of
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western culture. The center of Greek mythology is the deities who live on Mount Olympus. From the mountain they ruled every part of human life. Greek mythology does not just tell stories of Gods and Goddesses it also tells stories of heroes like Heracles‚ Pandora‚ Pygmalion‚ Arachne‚ Ganymede‚ Midas‚ and Narcissus (Eric). There were six original Gods of Olympus Zeus is the king of the Gods‚ and the God of the sky. Zeus was the most respected God and was admired by all (Šimon Zeus). Zeus was married
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The Battle of Halicarnassus An important Persian city was Halicarnassus which was used as a supply base. Whose fortifications included a “45 foot wide moat‚ which was 22 feet deep and a six foot thick walls; and high masonry towers” (2004‚ p94) in which Memnon and his troops were defending. The city could easily be supplied from the sea‚ but because of poor use of the Persian fleet‚ Alexander was able to move his siege engines and supplies to Halicarnassus for the battle. Alexander began his siege
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References: Gill N. S. ‚ (2007). Herakles. About.com. Retrieved November 25‚ 2007‚ from http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/hercules/g/Herakles.htm Herakles. (2000). Heracles and Hera. Retrieved November 25‚ 2007‚ http://people.uncw.edu/deagona/herakles/ Infoplease Leeming‚ D. A. (1990). The world of myth. New York: Oxford University Press. Preston H.‚ (2007). Religious affiliation of U.S. Presidents. Adherents.com.
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Hera was usually found plotting either to favor the Greeks over the Trojans‚ or against one of the females who caught the roving eye of her husband‚ or shown plotting mischief against Heracles.6 Originally‚ women and girls did not participate in the Olympic Games‚ although they did have their own festival dedicated to Hera. Eventually girls were allowed to compete in one event and it was known as the maidens‚ for grace and honor of the
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Role of Women through Euripides Alcestis In ancient Greece there were separate gender roles. Women were expected to act a certain way. They had many limitations in their life. How they were supposed to act was regulated by Greek men. Euripides creates a tragedy that has a positive tone through its main character Alcestis. Alcestis is shown as a perfect submissive wife capable of making tremendous personal sacrifices. She is seen as a positive force‚ more so than real Greek women were. Euripides
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