Aphrodite

created the three Furies (the three goddesses of revenge), and his flesh fell into the sea and created a foam, therefore Venus was born. Neptune is the Roman god of the sea, water, earthquakes and horses. He was from a line of sea gods and his parents were Saturnus and Ops, who were born from the titans. He was one of the twelve olympian gods. Neptune is often shown with long black hair, wearing sea green clothes sitting in a shell chariot pulled by whales, horses, or sea horses. He is always…

The constellation I have chosen is Taurus, I have chosen this constellation as it is the sigh in which I was born. Taurus is one of the sighs in the Zodiac. Taurus is a large and prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere's winter sky. It is one of the oldest constellations, dating back to at least the early bronze age when it marked the location of the Sun during the spring equinox. The Myth of the Taurus I will be focusing on is the Greek as it is the most well known story, Zeus fell…

The planet Venus is a cherished memory, and gift, given to Jeannette by her father as a Christmas present. In astrology, Venus symbolizes happiness and the pleasure that comes from sharing this happiness with others, while also dealing with the appreciation for one’s possessions (Astrology). This connects to the story and its themes of possession, wealth, and the strength that can be found in hope and love. Although the family was low on money and could not afford gifts for their children, Rex…

The sculpture Apoxyomenos is the first work of art that will be examined in this critical study. Apoxyomenos or The Scraper (fig 16-24) is a sculpture in-the-round carved from marble as a copy of a Greek sculpture originally cast in bronze. It is a three-dimensional depiction of an athlete taking off oil and dirt with a strigil, or scraper, while reliving the victory achieved. Also it is a graceful display of the human body and embodiment of the uplifted view of Greek and Roman athletes.…

The Story as an Essential Part of Human Knowledge Once upon a time, someone asked a question, and someone else answered with a story. Stories hold many functions in civilizations, from telling us how the world was created like Genesis in the Torah, to explaining natural phenomena such as the changing of the seasons like in the story of Dumuzi in Inanna’s myths, to providing guidance and a cultural legacy like Homer’s Iliad. Stories exist as an essential part of human knowledge to answer our…

God's Control Mortals Fate There are many debates among critics about the gods’ function in society. The gods in The Odyssey appear and reappear throughout the poem, portraying themselves in human form or divine form to mortals. But the reasons why they constantly make appearances in mortals’ lives is unclear. When they do appear, they bring good and bad things for mortals. So, what roles do the gods play in the poem and how do they affect mortals’ lives? According to Wolfgang Kullman, Athena…

While Hera is the Greek Goddess of marriage and childbirth, her life was mostly spent getting revenge on those who slept with and had children with Zeus. Also known by the Roman name Juno, she is represented by the peacock, cow, and the pomegranate. While she is one of the most beautiful and powerful goddesses in Greek mythology, Hera has had a difficult love life and many issues surrounding her husband and brother, Zeus. Hera is very manipulative and vengeful, with a very sinister reputation.…

The origins of Calypso are unclear, due to her mythological existence. However, there are three very famous accounts of Calypso’s origins. According to Homer, Calypso is a nymph who takes orders from the gods. He also said that she is the daughter of Atlas, the titan who must bear the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, for waging war with his brothers against the gods. Hesiod stated that she is the daughter of titans Tethys and Oceanus, so she is one of the Oceanids, a kind of sea nymph.…

Overall, Achilles’ brutality was exceptional and even the gods took pity on Hector which demonstrates the severity of Achilles actions as the Greek gods were amoral and rarely showed sympathy towards mankind. This demonstrates the extent of Achilles’ fury and hatred towards Hector for killing Patroclus. Another important aspect of the Iliad is the involvement of gods in comparison to their almost total absence in Troy. In the Iliad, the gods have a massive influence on the course of war. This…

Doctrina is the daughter of Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, and Zeus, the father and ruler of all gods, as well as the god of law, order, and justice. She was form formed from the wise thoughts of her mother and brought forth from her mind. She and her older brother Ares were raised by their parents. She learned a great deal from her brother but they were polar opposites. Ares is the god of violence and represents the chaos of war. He is moody and unreliable. Doctrina learned her military…