Athena Parthenos

Parthenon By: Evan French Thesis The Parthenon was a big influence on greek architecture (Specifically columns). How did it influence greek architecture? It was one of the biggest influence on using columns. It displayed all three types of columns. It also influenced Roman architecture when they conquered the Western World (they liked the ideas of the different types of columns, which they were fascinated by). Greek to Roman to American The Greeks influenced the Romans’…

Mythology is a powerful thing. Evolving from fireside stories, through collective learning and into strong religions that shape cultures, it has been in use since early humans walked the Earth. It continues to influence the human cultures in many different ways. Going through the history of Mythology astronomy, great monuments, psychology, powerful gods, the Solar System and more come into play as all the myths are unfolded and the increasing complexity and Goldilocks conditions are unlocked,…

Another notable structure constructed in that time is the Akropolis; an ancient citadel which was composed of multiple buildings. Several of these buildings were temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses, the largest, presumably being devoted to Athena. This temple is called the Parthenon. This temple features an octastyle design on its shorter ends,…

Another notable structure constructed in that time is the Akropolis; an ancient citadel which was composed of multiple buildings. Some of these buildings were temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses, the largest, presumably being devoted to Athena. This temple is called the Parthenon. This temple features an octastyle design on its shorter ends, and was said to be an optimum example of the Doric order, as opposed to Ionic order. The difference between these two types of architecture was…

Greece, was a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece. It was built in 447 BCE, to replace an existing temple in the same location, which was burned down by the Persians in 480 BCE. The Parthenon showed gratitude towards the Greek goddess Athena, the city 's patron goddess, for the salvation of Athens and Greece in the Persian Wars. The Parthenon showed a great deal of Greek idealism. Idealism means to form or pursue ideals, especially unrealistically. With the aid of optical techniques…

In Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, the two sides, immortal and mortal, place blame on one another for the chaos that unfolds on earth. Human nature entails acting on impulse to serve personal agendas, the gods of Olympus are not exempt from its effect and may be major parts of its existence. Homer depicts the gods as divinities that are similar to humans in that they indulge in the same practices, are subject to the abstract beings of Greek mythology, and are in constant interaction with each…

Not only is Odysseus a great and loyal king, he is also a courageous and strong soldier. Due to the qualities that Odysseus possesses, he can be categorized as a true Greek hero. Odysseus is favored by the goddess Athena during his journeys away from home and returning home. Athena stays with Odysseus, aids him in his times of need, and ensures that…

In the Odyssey, Athena deceives not only Telemachus but Odysseus as well. She does this essentially because she would not be able to achieve her goals if they were aware she was in fact Athena. If Telemachus had known that Athena was posing as his father’s friend, Mentes, he may not have taken her message to heart (Odyssey 1.137-374). Athena needed Telemachus to realize he was the son of Odysseus so he could stand up to the suitors…

Whether in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, or modern day America, all warriors no matter the time or culture each face the same obstacle; transitioning from the exciting unexpected world of war to civilian life. There are three different stages which each soldier faces when reintegrating back into ordinary life; the impact phase, the immediate post-disaster phase, and finally, the recovery phase. Within The Odyssey, an epic poem written by Homer, is the tale of a war hero named Odysseus and his…

Is Satan a hero? That is a question asked by puzzled readers of Paradise Lost. Even though the answer appeared to be a simple yes or no, the answer to this question is complex. However, the condensed version of this answer is that Satan is a fallen hero; basically, Satan is neither a hero or not a hero. Instead Satan’s character is considered to be in the middle of this fine line between both hero and villain. This is made evident through the various actions and characteristics that have been…