Visual Analysis of The Power of Ancient Greek Heroes Jun Chu, 80777295 Basic Description of the Two Objects from Getty Villa The black-figured storage jar was made in the Classical period of Ancient Greek in 550 BCE It is made from terracotta, a material that is fragile to break but is also accessible. It is moderately heavy. It has an amphora shape that has a low center of gravity, which helps it keep stable when filled with water. There are also two handles on each side above the body and a short neck and a spread-out top.…
It is now clear that Thrasymachus has engaged in intellectual dishonesty as well as hubristic argumentation. Thrasymachus is demonstrably a sophist because he is motivated purely by self-interest. Plato portrays the clear self-interest of Thrasymachus a few paragraphs above his, Thrasymachus’, first definition of Justice. After claiming to Glaucon and his fellow interlocutors that he is “one who does know,” Thrasymachus says, “You amuse me, but in addition to learning, you must pay a fine.” (337D)…
In my sophomore year of high school, I was in a play called Greek Mythology Olympiaganza. I made new friends because of this event that I feel I will have for the rest of my life. During this event I learned how to control my actions and feelings while performing. I have wanted to major in acting and to perform in more plays since this moment happened. This event in my life is crucial to me because, it made me realize that I can and want to make people laugh.…
Homer begins his story asking for creativity from the muse, and then starts in the middle. The epic is cleverly written to tell the story with as much action as possible. The action alludes to the characteristics of human nature that Homer wishes to examine. The importance of intelligence, loyalty and temptation within human culture are clear within many aspects of The Odyssey. Homer is very obvious in pointing out the importance of intelligence in various parts of The Odyssey.…
In the E-Reader book called, Readings in Classical Mythology by Laura Steele and Lucinda Alwa (2014); has classical Greek myths that explains how Athena was born, what she was known for, and what she has done in certain stories. In the PowerPoint Lecture on Chapter 2: Theories of Myth, by Professor Laura Steele (2016); has modern theories explaining on how they correspond with the myths. Social charter theory, Structuralism, and Feminism/Gender Role was the three methods that was used to analyze the stories of Athena. Examples will be given on the methods and how it correlates to Athena.…
Intellectualism in Society Imagine you are a young adult who has just graduated high school. You are ready to move out of your parents house, but there is only one problem, you were never taught how to pay taxes. While in high school you learned about the mitochondria being the powerhouse of the cell and how to find the function of x in an equation, you were not taught basic life skills. American education does not effectively help students learn and utilize skills that will affect their lives after high school. Gerald Graff, author of Hidden Intellectualism and Mike Rose, author of Blue-Collar Brilliance both agree that the American education system does not properly teach students how to utilize intellectualism in their own ways.…
Hidden Intellectualism has been become a controversial topic for educators of late and needs to be assessed so that educators can address this particular issue and modify classroom teachiwhether or not a person with a highly evolved “street smarts” and who does poorly in an academic environment should be considered any less intellectual than one who is well acclimated to academia and categorized as an excellent student On the one hand gerald graff argues that “real intellectuals turn any subject how ever lightweight it may seem, into gist for their mill through the thoughtful questions they bring to it. Whereas a dullard will find a way to drain even the richest subject”. The essence of Gerald Graff 's argument is that students should be…
This Greek myth attempts to discourage two types of undesirable behavior. The immoral behavior Echo practices is gossipping,and covering for the crimes of Zeus. The undesirable behavior practiced by Narcissus is mistreating others, only loving himself, and being egotistical. Echo attempted to cover for Zeus’ crimes by delaying Hera with gossip. Narcissus mistreats Echo because he can only love himself.…
Connections between Greek Historical Figures and Myth There was a strong connection between reality and Greek myths. Various stories were adapted with mythological themes in mind, while others were depictions of myth influenced by the heroism of real Greek heroes. In some instances, mythological embellishment of a historical event could have been used to emphasize a theme regarding the event, as with the metopes of the Parthenon. Additionally, in Rome, it was not uncommon for statues of leaders to depict them as gods or goddesses to emphasize their attributes or to provide a sense of their “divine right” to rule. Many of these tropes used in Greek art and literature are still common in contemporary media, especially the use of embellishing…
Explain how the Greek Underworld helped to shape and dictate the behaviours of the Greeks. The Underworld played an important role in the lives of the Ancient Greeks and was a constant influence on their behaviours. The Underworld was the centre of Ancient Greek beliefs concerning the afterlife, and was thought to be ruled by the god, Hades and his wife, Persephone. The belief of the Ancient Greeks was that when someone died their psyche, the Greek word for soul, left their body and was transported to the Underworld via the River Styx. It was widely accepted among the Greeks that it was necessary for proper funeral rites to be completed in order for a person 's psyche to pass into the Underworld, if these rites were not completed their psyche…
Greek literature may seem far removed from modern day culture, but Greek writers have shown today’s society that this is not true. Many Greek philosophers and writers focused on the search for truth. Philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle all strived to show that one is happiest when he is seeking knowledge of the truth. In the “Witness to the Truth: Socrates”, “The Cave”, and “Nichomachean Ethics” the ideas of examining one's life in search of truth reveals why one is living and for whom one is living are shown as relevant today. Edith Hamilton in her work, “Witness to the Truth: Socrates”, describes the life of Socrates.…
Literature plays an essential role in enhancing our knowledge about a civilization’s core values and cultural beliefs. Myths, written works, and oral stories are all different forms of literature. Two central themes in Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, provide us with many insights to ancient Greece as a civilization. Throughout The Iliad, the glorious pursuit of war preeminently serves as a driving force behind the whole poem. The poem’s heavy emphasis on pride, honor, and bravery illustrates that these ideal characteristics are also highly valued by the Greeks.…
Throughout Greek mythology and culture, hubristic ideals were used to teach lessons about pride. To have hubris means to have excessive pride, and in Greek mythology it is almost always directed towards a god or deity. These types of myths were used to show the major disadvantages to being hubristic, so that people will learn from those mistakes. Some major examples of what can occur if one was hubristic in Greek mythology can be seen in the examples of Odysseus vs. Prometheus, Achilles vs. Hector, and Arachne vs. Athena.…
It is my belief that even though very similar, Ancient Greece has a broader and more vivid culture than modern day Greece. Ancient Greece has many great achievements in government, science, philosophy, and the arts that all still influence us today. Religion over the years in Greece has changed. Ancient Greece’s religion was very accustom to their daily life. People in Ancient Greece were very religious.…
The Greeks used the Greek Gods to explain many different things in ancient history. The gods were used to explain natural events, feelings, and anything else that there was no explanation for. Some people even believed that some of the gods and goddesses were actually kings, queens, and warriors but the stories tell them as gods and goddesses. No matter who they were, they dealt with the recurring themes of love, suffering and struggle. There were gods for the sky, earth, sun and many more.…