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In Aristophanes', The Clouds, and Homer's, The Odyssey, both Phidippides and Telemachos are adults age-wise. However, based on the fact that they have not matured yet, they are still considered "children" mentally. Though these two texts differ in genre, they demonstrate a father-son dynamic and how these two characters work on transitioning from childhood to adulthood by stepping out of their fathers' shadows. Over the course of the two texts, the characters transform from weak, dependent men…

The early Middle-Age poem, “The Dream of the Rood”, attempts to reconcile the vast differences between Christian and Pagan beliefs in order to attract Germanic Pagans to the Christian faith. In other words, the poem supports elegiac beliefs with heroic values to make the Christian faith more appealing to those who still hold on to their ancestral Pagan beliefs. The unknown poet draws on heroic elements of wealth, fame, and honor to enhance the Christian story of the crucifixion. Other Pagan…

has continued to be widely used in a variety of ways as an entrenched greeting gesture and cultural norm among Hausawa. ##Some of the bowing postures can be seen below: (Drawings needed here). Artist to show (i) greeting by a simple bow (ii) greeting by a medium-size bow and (iii) greeting by kneeling…

During the Roaring Twenties, people had many different reactions to flappers. To some, the flapper portrayed a magnificent breakthrough for women; for others it was a curse word, an embarrassment to society. Before and continuing into the 1920s, the Victorian era was at its peak. The older Victorian generation was described as “prudish, hypocritical, stuffy, [and] narrow-minded,” which is why many thought that they hated the flapper (Murfin 496). They were not able to accept the change coming…

slipped out of the living quarters and made their way to the outer deck. Ralph pulled the latch of the large, heavy bulkhead. The cool evening breeze hit them, the smell of salt lingering in the air. The rough waves were crashing against the ship’s bow, the water plastering Ralph’s hair to his forehead. They saw it instantly, an immensely larger ship painted in the light blue and white of a Russian Navy warship, was lingering on the horizon. Sailors and soldiers alike were filtering onto the…

trick plays the boys were whipping out. I took a few moments to enjoy the happiness that these kids got from knocking down a 17-year-old American. As I walked over to my friends putting bows in these girls’ hair, I was able to witness a boost of self-confidence by a simple ribbon. Once each and every girl had a bow, they started a game of pato, pato, ganso, more commonly known as duck, duck, goose. Oh the joy I experienced in such a simple game! I only played a couple of rounds before moving…

In Greek mythology there are many gods and goddesses who make up some people’s beliefs. One of those gods is Hephaestus, the god of fire. He is very important in Greek mythology because he was the son of Hera and Zeus, and would basically be the source for when god’s needed reliable weapons. The god of fire was a sibling to Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Athena, Ares, and Persephone (greekgoddesses.net). His children were Euklela, Eupheme, Euthenia, Philophrosyne, Thaleia, Palikoi, Erikthonios, and…

Ancient heroes are known for their characteristics and influence on modern heroes, be it from superheroes to comic book heroes. Their ancient literature has impacted comic books about them, but in a more modern way. Many comic books have based their heroes or villain’s on ancient Greek or Roman stories. Over the years these stories have continued to reflect contemporary day situations because of the lessons taught to people of any age. Two ancient most popular heroes, Odysseus and Achilles have…

of the consequence. Whether it will be short and simple or long and horrific. The mariner in the poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Taylor Coleridge finds this notion out the hard way. He decides he is going to shoot down and albatross with a bow, just for the heck of it.…

was actually scared of Tom’s spiritual power because of how strong it was. One day when the slaves were humming he actually thinks he see a ghost in the fog. And this is when the fear of Tom begins. So the next day out of rage he tries to make Tom bow down to him and ask for his forgiveness, but when Tom denies Legree threaten him. But tom say that he has a vision of eternal life and that legree can not hurt him in anyway. Tom sees a vision of Jesus Christ and even says he talked to him so even…