There are many monsters in Greek Mythology‚ but Medusa has a unique background. Although many think of Medusa as a ugly woman with snakes for hair‚ she was not born this way. In fact she was born to Phorcys‚ a sea god‚ as one of three Gorgon sisters. Unlucky‚ however‚ because both her sisters were immortal‚ but she was not as fortunate. She vowed never to marry or have a relationship‚ and became a priestess of Athena. However‚ she broke this sacred promise when she was seduced by Poseidon in one
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Beowulf: An Epic Hero In Anglo-Saxon society‚ scops utilized stories to preserve historical events and important figures. As a result‚ the ultimate goal of Anglo-Saxons was to perform an act so meaningful they would be immortalized in a scop’s words for eternity. The epic Beowulf focuses on the struggles and challenges faced by the main character‚ Beowulf‚ during his life. Throughout the narrative‚ Beowulf is displayed as an epic hero by virtue of his ethical actions‚ brave deeds‚ and glorified persona
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MOCKING THE KING In the 3rd Sorrowful Mystery‚ we meditate on the Crowning of the LORD with Thorns. St. Matthew opens the narrative of the crowning scene inside the Praetorium with a whole cohort of about six hundred Roman soldiers gathered. These soldiers are so ingenious and cruel in further defaming and debasing the LORD Jesus. Since He claimed to be a king‚ they strip off His clothes and throw a scarlet military cloak over Him to signify His royalty. They place a reed in His right hand to serve
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militia here exhibited‚ never greater valour‚ cooler resolution‚ and more approved conduct; they have emulated the choicest veterans... – From a sermon delivered by Rev. John Strachan 22 Dec 1812. 1 With this address by Rev. Strachan‚ the “militia myth” was born. Throughout history‚ Canadians have held the belief that they could effectively defend themselves through the use of citizen-soldiers if the need ever arose. The country believed that robust Canadians could respond to a call-to-arms with
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The coconut plant is found vastly across the tropic area and in time‚ it has proven its title as the “Tree of Life”. It is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic‚ commercial‚ and industrial uses of its different parts. The coconut palm is grown throughout the tropics for decoration‚ as well as for its many culinary and non-culinary uses. Its versatility is even noted in its naming. In Sanskrit it is kalpa vriksha which means "the tree which provides all the necessities of life"
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“The Myth of Atalanta” What is the price of love and happiness? Atalanta is a beautiful woman who was nursed by a she-bear during her earliest years. Then she was raised by a couple of hunters‚ including Artemis‚ the goddess of the hunt. As a result‚ Atalanta grew up in the wilderness to be a very skilled hunter. Atalanta was destined to be alone and celibate‚ until Milanion a young man that hated women fell in love with her. He began the chase even though others had lost their lives doing so
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Defining Myths Before there was knowledge of why phenomena occurred‚ people told tales called myths to explain them. Origin myths were told through oral tradition‚ and they were passed down from generation to generation to explain the beginning of Earthly life. The nature and characteristics of myths help to support the purpose‚ which was essentially to explain what was unknown. Native Americans did not have a written language‚ forcing them to pass myths on through oral traditions. The myths were
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Nandita Raghavan AP Literature August 9‚ 2015 Greek Mythology Explanation/Description: Implication (When you see this term in a poem or text‚ what is the purpose of including this reference?) Zeus/Jupiter Zeus is the god of the sky‚ and the closest figure to an all-powerful ruler. However‚ he has some flaws‚ which makes him seem more mortal. He is not omniscient‚ as he was able to be easily deceived. His weapon is the thunderbolt‚ and his animal is the eagle. Zeus is the youngest son of Cronus
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Roman texts and Dante makes references to a myriad of characters‚ myths‚ and legends that take place in Virgil’s Aeneid‚ Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey‚ and Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Some of the most important references‚ however‚ are the most obvious ones that are easily overlooked simply because of the fact that they are so blatant. Dante is being escorted through Hell by the poet Virgil‚ and this is Dante’s first homage to Greco-Roman mythology. The second reference is the actual descent into the underworld
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