Apollo 13

This memo will discuss how the IMRAD form, a well-known format of writing among scientists and researchers which is described in Writing in the Sciences textbook by Steven B. Katz and Ann M. Penrose. The memo will talk about the IMRAD style and how it is similar and different to a historical paper titled, “The Delphic Oracle: A Multidisciplinary Defense of the Gaseous Vent Theory” written by Henry A. Spiller, John R. Hale, and Jelle Z. De Boer. It uses some of the IMRAD concepts, however there…

Children’s Book Reflection Origo Deorum is a retelling Hesiod’s Theogony, a large-scale synthesis of Greek religious traditions and fables concerning the gods and the universe. The children’s book recounts the birth of the gods and the gradual emergence of Zeus’ dominance and his formation of cosmic order. The story is told in three stages, the castration of Oursanos by Cronos, the deception of Cronos by Gaia and Zeus, and the victory of the new gods over the Titans. The myth does not follow…

In The Iliad, Homer plays with the ideas that Zeus, the god and leader of all, may not be in charge after all. Many times during the text, Zeus bends to the wills of prophecies, mortals, and even other gods. As the story develops, Zeus becomes less in charge and more of a puppet for mortals and gods who want things from him. Through prophecy, Achilles, and Hera, this essay will take a look at the idea of Zeus simply being a puppet on strings in the hands of war. Zeus is the most powerful of gods…

Homer’s epics have left an undisputable and profound influence on Western literature. However, outside of the realm of literature, Homer’s ideas about honor, kingship, and leadership continued to affect the political world hundreds of years after his death. Specifically, Homer’s impact on Alexander the Great played a central role in not only the way Alexander saw himself, but also in the way he established and ruled the largest empire on earth. From an early age, Alexander was exposed to The…

What Mortals Want Gods and celebrities alike are held on a pedestal [untouchable] my mortal men. Some mortals even have shrines to commemorate these higher beings, but as stories and history has shown these higher beings have very human qualities and emotions… So what sets [them] apart? Clay Routledge, a social Psychologist researching how people view themselves has an impact on their lives, writes an article To Feel meaningful is to Feel Immortal. Scott Barry Kaufman, is a psychologist who’s…

interactions. Apollo…

1.What does The Odyssey show us about the essential values and beliefs of Ancient Greek culture?* The Odyssey, written by Homer, shows us that the Ancient Greeks were strong believers in the gods and being good hosts, which is also known as good xenias. In Book 10, King Aeolus says, “It’s a crime to host a man or speed him on his way when the blessed deathless gods despise him so” (Homer 232.80). This shows how Aeolus wants to be a good host. But, as it is obvious that Odysseus is cursed by the…

In the opening pages of Book I of “The Odyssey” written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles, the gods are conversing in assembly regarding the death of “handsome” Aegisthus. Similar to the modern-day court system, the gods attempt to justify the fate that Aegisthus, the human, has received. However, the gods - with knowledge of everything happening around the human world - rely not on the testimonies of mere mortals or on evidence received. Instead, the gods recall whether or not they from…

In 2004, the Cleveland Museum of Art purchased Apollo the Python-Slayer (figure one) which they believe to be the only surviving piece from the Greek sculptor Praxiteles. After the purchase, questions arose regarding the authenticity of the museum’s claims as well as the murky history of how this piece was procured and how it was found in Germany in the 1980’s. Scholars agree that Apollo is ancient, but are irresolute of the label the sculpture should don. Two arguments sprung from the display…

direct non-human intervention of the Gods on Oedipus and his city. Oedipus at first shows respect to the Gods and sent Creon to an oracle to seek Apollos advice on the matter. Oedipus accepts Apollos advise of searching for Laius's murderer. Of course the irony is that Oedipus is the killer but he does not know that. Throughout book, humans go to Apollo seeking advice and help. But then act differently in a useless effort to change their fate. The relationship between Gods and humans differs…