Attic Greek

In Herodotus’ The Histories, after Xerxes pours a libation in a golden cup before crossing the bridge, Herodotus states: “But I cannot judge for certain whether he let these sink…as offerings to the sun…or whether he presented them to the sea in repentance” (7.54.3). Herodotus refuses to offer his definite opinion of Xerxes. By giving these two options, Herodotus leaves it to the audience to judge whether Xerxes offered the libations to the sun or to the sea in repentance. Further, by neither…

According to Greek mythology, in 1250 the Trojan War began between the Greeks and the Trojans. Odysseus, the protagonist, was a man who joined the Greeks and helped them win the war. However, on his way back home, he would face many conflicts that tested his righteousness, bravery, and most of all, his determination to get home. When Calypso offers Odysseus immortality and Circe warns him of Scylla and Charybdis, Odysseus is faced with internal conflicts and must decide what is best for his men…

Shejuty Guho 13203002 ENG 213 Nawshaba Ahamed Date: 19/7/2016 1.Hieronimo appeals for justice. But is justice attained at the end of the play? What do you think of Kyd’s attitude towards the notions of justice and revenge? “Revenge is an act of passion, vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged, crimes are avenged”. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) Revenge is a selfish act, done for one’s own satisfaction. Vengeance is an often-selfless duty to see justice done…

Mahabharata has the honor of being the longest epic in world literature but it is not a mere epic; it is a romance, telling the tale of heroic men and women, and of some who were divine; it is a whole literature in itself, containing a code of life, a philosophy of social and ethical relations, and speculative thought on human problems. It is an embodiment of a scripture which provides traditional, ritual and mythical ground for modern Hindus. In a patriarchal society, men set the rules and…

My name Sydney also spelled as Sydnee, Sydnie, Sidnie, or even Sydni. Sydney can be a boy or girl name. Sidney is variation of a surname, but was later changed the spelling to Sydney. Sydney is most commonly used in English and is french for Dennis. Helmes is my last name. Most people spell it Helms, which is English and is a variant for helm 1, Helmes is german and is patronymic for helm 3, somehow these are linked to one another and have probably changed in spelling over the years. Helmes…

Section A: Question 1 Enheduanna was the daughter of Sargon of Akkad. As a high priestess at the temple of Ur, she wrote a hymn of praise to Ishtar, or Inanna in Sumerian, the goddess of love and war. Enheduanna wrote a hymn about the Sumerian goddess Inanna because of the similarities between her and the Akkadian goddess, Ishtar. Although the Sumerians and the Akkadians were two separate cultures, they both worshipped a goddess of love and war. These similarities between the two goddesses…

Publius Vergilius Maro, usually referred to as Virgil, is recognized as the greatest of the Roman poets. His best-known work, the epic poem Aeneid, describes the adventures of Aeneas alongside his fellow survivors of the Trojan War. With many characters filling important moral and symbolic roles, Dido allows the protagonist to exercise an important Roman value, pietas. Dido’s character is present in the first half, books one through six, of the Aeneid. With all of this mention, she must be…

Water is the ultimate contradiction. Its serene at times, while at others it wields devastating power. It is the source of all life, yet it can rip it away with one swift swell. For this reason alone, I find the oceans, lakes, and rivers offer such an array of enjoyment while it commands my respect for its authority. Water not only has the ability to drift from natural states, but it also brings pleasure and pain from its temperature. On a recent vacation I had the pleasure of experiencing…

Aphrodite of Knidos This is a sculpture by a Ancient Greek sculptor, Praxiteles of Athens, titled Aphrodite of Knidos. Praxiteles carved out this sculpture around 350 BCE, from the ancient city of Knidos in Asia Minor. The figure was carved out of marble and it was 6 feet and 8 inches tall, bigger than a life size figure. The statue shows a woman that is represented in nude with no hands, and a body that is very timeworn. It is a sculpture that can be seen at many different points. This…

Tricks and tactics are an aspect of life that is used by all people for their benefit. In The Odyssey (the epic poetry); the story of Odysseus returning to Ithaka from the Trojan War, several characters faced obstacles which that had to overcome using strategies. In the book The Odyssey by Homer the theme wisdom is shown by Penelope and Odysseus. In the book The Odyssey by Homer, and translated by Robert Fitzgerald there are several circumstances where Penelope faced problems, and she used…