The Greek god Apollo was the god of light‚ order‚ reason‚ prophecy‚ arts and muses. He brings life-giving heat and light to Earth. He was the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis. He is represented as a young and handsome man‚ sometimes in a chariot‚ given to him by his father‚ Zeus. In that chariot‚ he brings the sun back and fourth across the sky once a day. ●●● APOLLO____ The Greek god Apollo was a precocious baby‚ like his sister. He was only four days old
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There is a huge difference between Modern Heroes and Ancient Greek Heroes. Modern Heroes usually have some sort of super ability‚ while Ancient Greeks are more of hand-to-hand combat. In The Odyssey; Odysseus has no superpowers‚ but he faced many dangerous obstacles on his way home. In the DC Comics‚ most of their Heroes have powers‚ like Superman flying‚ having super strength‚ and laser eyes to save people. Just because they are different‚ it does not mean they both can’t be called a Hero. The
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Eros is a very interesting god in Greek mythology. He’s the person we have to thank for all the romance and love in the world. Like all the other gods in mythology‚ he has his own special story‚ including who made him‚ how unique he is and what he’s like‚ his friends‚ lovers‚ and children‚ and lastly‚ the symbols you see and are immediately reminded of the god of adoration‚ passion‚ and devotion. There are many variations in myth as to who the true parents of Eros are. The favored choice‚ however
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U MYTHOLOGY U GODS AND GODDESSES IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY Michelle M. Houle Copyright © 2001 by Michelle M. Houle All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Houle‚ Michelle M. Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology / Michelle M. Houle. p. cm. — (Mythology) Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: Discusses various Greek myths‚ including creation stories
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Zeus.The myth was his father Cronus swallowed him as he had all of zeus’s siblings.Zeus had many affairs with other gods and goddess. Poseiden was the god of the sea‚earthquakes‚and tidal waves.The trident was the symbol for Poseiden.The myth was he was swallowed by his father and saved by his brother Zeus and other siblings.He was mad at Zeus because‚ Zeus had more power. Hades was the god of the underworld‚the dead‚and all riches under the Earth.Hades symbol was a helmet.The myth was that Hades
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are the true characteristics of a god? Is the role of god only to create‚ or does god control fate? Has god given us a purpose or are we just simply here for his entertainment? I feel to look into ones beliefs of god‚ one must think beyond the barriers of organized religion. There is most likely more to god than the average view a person usually holds. The universe must have been created by the same god that created man. If it were only man to be created by god‚ then who created the vast area outside
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This is the first time that I have read Greek Myths. Frankly‚ I am fond of this much better than the Bible. Apparently‚ I can understand the Greek Myths easier than Bible stories. For example‚ when the Bible is talking about God’s kindness‚ it doesn’t write clearly and specifically‚ which sometimes makes me confused. In addition‚ God invariably does evil to people who don’t believe in him‚ so I really don’t understand his kindness. In the contrast‚ when the Greek story is talking about Prometheus’ kindness
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In the epic poem‚ “The Odyssey” a greek myth documented by Homer‚ Odysseus is a hero far from perfect who strives to return home. Odysseus deserves his reputation as a successful‚ courageous‚ and intelligent King of Ithaca. He deserves his reputation‚ because of his noble qualities defined by their society‚ along with his heroic actions. Countlessly faced with peril on their journey‚ Odysseus fights alongside his men fearlessly while maintaining the determination to return home. When his men eat
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remedy for those who are afraid‚ lonely or unhappy is to go outside‚ somewhere where they can be quiet‚ alone with the heavens‚ nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy‚ amidst the simple beauty of nature‚" (Anne Frank‚ 5). In times of despondency and even contentment‚ people look towards the gods for counsel. They set the guiding principles for human subsistence. People worship these ideal beings throughout all circumstances. They
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Artemis and Apollo were the greatest Olympian deities of the Greek gods and goddesses. Artemis was the goddess of the hunt‚ the moon‚ and archery. Apollo on the other hand was the god of music‚ archery‚ and medicine. Their father gave everything Artemis had ever wanted to her. Apollo wanted the same for himself. Apollo had decided that he took everything his father gave to him gratefully‚ but now he wanted something Artemis had never asked for before. “Father?” Apollo asked as he stepped into
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