Four Theories of Myth There are four basic theories of myth. Those theories are: the rational myth theory‚ functional myth theory‚ structural myth theory‚ and the phsycological myth theory. The rational myth theory states that myths were created to explain natural events and forces. Functional myths are what you call the kinds of myths that were created as a type of social control. The third myth theory is the structural myth theory. This theory says that myths were patterned after
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ENTRY I Part I Section I I-THE GODS The Greeks believed that the Earth was here before the gods; the gods did not create the universe‚ instead the universe made the gods. So the heaven and earth were the first parents‚ after them came the titans‚ and following them came the gods and goddesses. The titans were known to be big and of great strength. The one titan who over-ruled the rest was Cornus‚ also known as Saturn. He reigned until Zeus- his son dethroned him. Zeus was amongst the twelve
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CLASSICS 101: GREEK MYTHOLOGY Spring 2013‚ CSULB J. Mark Sugars‚ Ph.D. Sec. 06 Course #1364 TuTh 1230-1345 My office: MHB - 611 DESN – 112 j.marksugars@csulb.edu Mailbox (Dept. of Comp. World Lit. & Classics): MHB-517 Course Objectives: Greek myths have inspired and influenced literature‚ music‚ and the rest of the arts‚ especially in the
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2010 Medusa Exam Syllabus Olympians 2.0 This syllabus is intended to help guide you in your preparation for the exam. It is not the be all‚ end all; there can be information on the exam which is not explicitly detailed on this syllabus. If you find other information in your research that you think should be added‚ go ahead. We want to be fully prepared for the test! This was designed by Dave Mathers & his Greek class‚ in preparation for
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Unit 37: 2D Animation Assignment 1 Contents page Contents Over the years animation has been at the pinpoint of entertainment for people of all ages during its development many groups and individuals have helped shape what animation is today. From the techniques of past pioneers modern day animators have used their style and techniques to produce the animation we see today. The Lumiére Bros The first true pioneers were the Lumiére bro’s the sons of a famous
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While each civilization had outstanding philosophies‚ they also had foundational religions. The Greeks believed in the many Olympian gods and goddesses that live on Mount Olympus with each one controlling some aspect of their lives and world. First‚ there was Zeus‚ leader of the gods and god of law and order‚ justice‚ sky‚ and thunder and lighting. Then there was the queen of the gods named Hera‚ she was the goddess of marriage and family. Law and family are some of the most important aspects of
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York: Doubleday Campbell‚ J.‚ (2004) Pathways to Bliss Cousinea‚ P. and Brown‚ S.L. eds.‚ (1990) The Hero’s Journey. San Francisco: Harper & Row. Publishers Fuller‚ A.R.‚ (1986) Psychology and Religion Hunter‚ R. (1993) Apollonious of Rhodes: Jason and the Golden Fleece. Great Britain: Oxford University Press Reeves‚ J.‚ (1987) Heroes Monsters: Legends of Ancient Greece Tyldesley‚ J.‚ (2011) Myths & Legends of Ancient Egypt. St Ives: Penguin Books Vogler‚ C.‚ (1992) The Writer’s Journey Voytilla
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A famous speech by Shakespeare’s Falstaff questions the value of: honor 1. ( T or F ) Aristotle considered plot more important than character or thought. True 2. ( T or F ) Aristotle was both a theater critic and a philosopher. True 3. Aristotle’s famous analysis of tragedy is found in a work called: The Poetics 4. Aristotle’s work on comedy is how long? 5 acts long 5. What did the Commedia delle’arte specialize in? 6. What is satire? a literary genre or form‚ although in practice
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and Jordan sees the evil‚ flying monkeys that scooped us all up and dropped us into circle six. Circle six was reckless. Tybalt gets stabbed by a sword compared to Adam Lanza who gets shot repeatedly. Medea has to wear the poisonous crown she gifted to the princess that was supposed to marry Jason. Kevin Tierney gets beat up to death‚ as he did to his wife. Osama Bin Laden was blown up. Not knowing what to say to any of the sinners‚ the three of us slowly slid past them. Alice offered us a drink
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burial” (Sophocles‚ Antigone). Creon denies the power of the gods‚ and the highest god that is held in Greek Mythology‚ Zeus‚ and puts his power above theirs so that his authority may come before all. Creon’s pride can be compared to that of Jason in Medea by Euripides as they both think their actions are for the good of the citizens and those whom the characters love. This hubris quality led Creon to a reversal in his fate. A reversal of fortune follows the climactic words and actions of
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