Beeswax

This specific scene what inspired the artist and poet to create their works that are based off sirens. Circe’s tells him to put beeswax in the men's ears so they would not fall for the effects of the siren song. She also tells him that if he wants to listen to the song himself, then he must be tied to the mast of the ship and not be untied until they have passed. If he yelled to be…

called Odysseus. Fast forwarding into his journey Odysseus and his men began to approach the Island of the lovely Sirens but before getting there as instructed by Circe in the beginning of his journey Odysseus had already plugged his men’s ears with beeswax so that they could not be lured by the singing of the sirens. Aquanis could have been an inspiration for this because as explained Aquanis was able to turn into what was called a siren to then lure any and all fisherman who passed. When…

By finishing the virgin of the rocks which he painted for the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception . Three years after completing the “Mona Lisa,” Leonardo Da Vinci created a sculpture out of beeswax the horse and the rider, it was thought as to be the only surving example of leonardo sculpture work In 1508. He intended to use the small figure of a military man riding a horse as a model for a larger monument to French military governor, Charles…

From the world-wide coverage of the Olympic Games, to the platform of the acceptance speech of the President of the United States, to the smallest church in rural areas, everywhere—we hear the strains of “Amazing Grace.” Where in the world did we get that song? How does its story relate to you and me? The story of John Newton is truly the story behind ‘Amazing Grace’. One would find it difficult to believe, let alone to live, a blasphemous life that equalled Newton’s early years. In his youth,…

To bee or not to bee, how the buzz are scientist going to make an artificial bee? Although honey bees can really sting, they are also natures sweetest insect. Honey bees provide with a delicious golden nectar we call honey, but most importantly they pollinate all of our crops. So how are we going to create an artificial bee without knowing their jobs. Bee’s all have different jobs from the queen to to the worker bee. So how are these jobs done in the first place? Bees have a major role in our…

of years ago. The first theme from The Odyssey that applies to our world today is considering advice from others often leads to success. In the story, Lady Circe warns Odysseus that when he sails past the Sirens to “plug your oarsmen’s ears / with beeswax kneaded soft;... / let the men tie you in the lugger...so you may hear those harpies’ thrilling voices” (12.16-19). As Odysseus and his men row into the Siren’s territory, Odysseus follows Lady Circe’s instructions precisely. Because he…

The Church visited was a Roman Catholic Church named, St. Catherines of Sienna located in the centre of the city of Mississauga. Founded and started in 1956 by missionaries whose goal was to minister to immigrants, and it’s goals today remain unchanged. Research Question The research question I formulated is, “What is the significance/symbol of the red candles, located in the two rear fronts of the church?” This was a question I had the entire time during the Church’s service. Before and…

involved with the Sirens. While he and his man were there he thought he was all high and mighty and could prove to his men and everyone that he was the most powerful and can handle anything. The Sirens said to Odysseus to “plug your oarsmen’s ears with beeswax kneaded soft; none of the rest should hear that song. Bit if you wish to listen, let the men tie you in the lugger, hand and foot” (Homer 12.57-63). What did Odysseus…

For dinner my aunt had prepared corn beef and cabbage. After dinner, I helped her wash dishes. She said, “You’re a lot like your mother. I always said it was too bad she married a musician, who thought he had a gift for logic.” “He had some interesting ideas,” I said. “He used to hide his meanness behind his ideas. I knew she was in trouble when he convinced her to move into the city.” “What do you mean,” I asked? “He told her that by living with me in the woods, she would be inundated with…

In the story “The Dying Detective,” Sherlock Holmes utilized his intelligence to obtain the truth about a crime committed by Mr. Culverton Smith. The whodunit was written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes planned to frame Mr. Culverton Smith. In order for him to do so, Sherlock Holmes acted as if he had a life threatening disease; he feigned his death. Mr. Culverton had given Sherlock Holmes the box that contained deadly poison. Sherlock Holmes did not tell anyone he was faking because he…