Achilles' heel

The Political Gladiators of Rome Civilizations throughout the world’s existence have worshiped the idea of men fighting one another, each clinging desperately for the slight chance of the most intense desire, victory. Rome is no exception. While Rome is famous for its competition amongst gladiators, it is also known for its competition amongst its political leaders. In the play, Julies Caesar, Shakespeare creates an intense scene that depicts one of the most important competitions in Rome’s…

The Greek Heroic code and the Cardigan Core Values are both ways of life that made a community or civilization what they are. the Greeks are known as more of a warrior society. According to legacy.owensboro.kctcs.edu there are three words that embody the greek heroic code. First is Aristos, this is being the best at what is called for during the situation, such as killing during wartime. Second is Arete, merit can only be bestowed by others. Third is Kleos, Fame and glory can only be achieved…

In the Odyssey, an epic Greek poem by Homer, translated by Robert Fitzgerald, Odysseus chooses mortality over immortality which allows him to become famous again and journey home to his family, after being shipwrecked and trapped for years on Kalypso’s island. Within the text, a number of Greek terms provide symbolism and give the reader a greater understanding to how Odysseus travels home. Two significantly interconnected Greek words that provide a deeper understanding of the text and…

In reading Ovid’s Metamorphoses, I noticed a distinct pattern of consequences directly related to the failure of heeding warnings. In the myth of Phaethon and his father, My Etiological understanding of the events begin with Phaethon asking for an unreasonable request from his father, Phoebus, in wanting to drive the sun chariot. The Sun warns, “you ask too great a favor, and one that is unfitting for your strength and boyish years.”… In this warning, I see a timeless warning that may have…

Already within fifteen lines we have Achilles murdering mass hordes of Greeks, there are dogs and birds having their fill of human corpses, and the god Apollo causing panic and destruction throughout the Greek army with the reader simply not being given time to rest. The story opens right into the action without explanation, a technique known as “in media res”, Latin for into the middle of things. Homer does not see need to give us much reason as to why Achilles is a man of violence, or why the…

For my first journal, I choose “Hercules Upholding the Heavens” by artist Paul Manship. It is located in the sculpture courts in the fine arts museum of Houston. What initially attracted me to this piece of art was the sense of power it radiated. Growing up, Hercules has been one of my favorite Disney movies; so having the chance to see one of my biggest fascinations come to life before my eyes obviously sparked something in me. The sculpture itself portrays Hercules performing the eleventh of…

Jonny The European warrior culture was very important in the societies of their time. Both very impressive poems of powerful warriors who must go into very difficult and intense battles for themselves. Some battles were for the well being of others, but mostly for their own gain. Cid and Beowulf have different levels of respect in their kingdoms and different ranks, but both are very powerful men with a similar goal to win. Beowulf and Poema del cid are epic poems from the early 16th…

What started the Trojan War? About thirty centuries ago, on a land known as Troy, a war started between Grecians and Trojans on due to three discrete reasons (Trojan War, History.com). As a result of this war, many lives were lost but the Grecians eventually won after ten gruesome years of fighting (Cartwright, Mark. "Trojan War."). This war was fought because of the “capture” of Helen. It is said that the disappearance of Helen was a result of a curse on the House of Atreuis. However, others…

The bullfight, as it is rehearsed today, includes proficient toreros (of whom the most senior, who really kills the bull, is known as a bullfighter) who execute different formal moves which have an importance, or if nothing else a name, as indicated by the matador's style or school. It has been asserted that toreros look to evoke motivation and craftsmanship from their work and an enthusiastic association with the group transmitted through the bull. The nearby closeness puts the matador at some…

Zeus is known as the supreme ruler of both gods and men, He is depicted in both the Iliad and Prometheus Bond. Each story shows a different perspective as to how the immortals view Zeus, and how Zeus views both the immortals and men. For instance, the daughters of Oceanus feared that Zeus would hear Prometheus talking bad of Zeus. Also we see that the gods are always betrayed as going against Zeus' orders behind his back, but no matter what the case, Zeus always finds out about it. Both stories…