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The Lightning Thief Many people have probably seen the movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lighting Thief, but what some people might not have known is that this movie was based on a book series by Rick Riordan. In the book, a twelve-year-old boy named Perseus “Percy” Jackson is a demigod, half-god and half-human, son of Poseidon, learns who is truly is and go through a few complications on the way. To summaries the story, Poseidon is accused of steal Zeus’s lightning bolt and Percy has 10…

Ancient Greece is one of the most fascinating time eras. It left behind concepts to build the foundation of what we call “western civilization.” Smart Greeks were very loyal to their gods and goddesses since they were believed to control the sun, the moon, and the workings of nature. In the following paragraphs I will be writing about the Trojan War, Mount Olympus, the ancient Olympics, the Greek goddess Nemesis, and the Greek god Hades. All of these things are the things that will be…

Plot summary During Dante’s midlife crisis, he ponders on how he lost his way. He is at point in his life where he wants to fix himself and go back to his “true path.” He then finds himself in a dark place and lost. After the sin radiates the mountain above him with light, he tries to climb the mountain only to see it is clocked by a leopard, a lion, and a she-wolf. Vulnerable as he is, he decided to go back into the dark. He then sees a specter, Virgil, who was a Roman poet. Virgil says…

Mythological creatures are a constant in many Greek myths. Whether they play a large role in the plot of the myth, or they are simply a bystander, these creatures encompass excitement and fantasy to stories many years after their origin. From Heracles ' Twelve Labors, in which the Greek hero slain multiple monsters, to Odysseus ' adventure in Homer 's the Odyssey, these beings play an exciting role in the growth of many Greek heroes in Classical Mythology. The Twelve Labors of Heracles began…

On the other hand, the poem, Responsory for the Virgin shows influences similar to the Song of Roland, but in a tone that is less imperialistic. Hilegard of Bingen became a nun in her early adulthood. She was very influential, spreading Christianity through her poetic works. With her poems she was essentially a lyrical mouth piece of the Roman Catholic Church. In the poem, Hildegard describes the scene of the immaculate conception of Christ. In the lines, “Priceless integrity / Her virgin gate /…

1. Personal troubles become Social Problems? According to Mills, “Nowadays people often feel that their private lives are a series of traps. They sense that within their everyday worlds, they cannot overcome their troubles, and in this feeling, they are often quite correct.” (Mills, 1959) These personal troubles can lead to drug and alcohol dependency. Also in the video, Richards explains that we all are embedded with a structure which shapes and forms our actions. That every thought and…

Origins and Development The origins of religion in both Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt are astonishingly alike. Even though they were founded hundreds of miles apart, these people still came up with incredibly similar ideologies. It is not uncommon for religions to have comparable aspect, such as the remarkable similarities in the religious texts Enuma Elish and Genesis 1. The religions of the Romans and Egyptians during ancient times were extraordinarily elaborate consisting of multiple Gods,…

In the Inferno, Dante begins on ground level and then he continues with his direction descending, going completely through the earth and hell. He winds up at the base of the heap of Purgatory on the opposite side. On the highest point of Purgatory there is the terrestrial heaven (the garden of Eden), and after that he works his way through the divine circles. It is the plot of the Divine Comedy and the account of Dante's adventure towards reclamation. The Inferno is for the most part thought to…

Death and the Afterlife Traditional Roman beliefs on Death and the Afterlife: Ancient Roman people had very specific ideas and beliefs about death and the afterlife. Romans often had traditions that would help a person’s spirit travel form earth to the underworld. Mostly of very high importance was ensuring a proper burial. Along with this other steps were taken such as a coin being placed of the mouth of the deceased, as payment to the demon boatman they believed carried the dead across the…

Grief, bereavement and mourning are worldwide phenomenon but they are conceived differently according to the culture and society. The process, that people need to elaborate the loss and to reconcile with it, is related with how they perceive death, their beliefs about immortality, their historical and religious background, and their cultural traditions. In each culture, rituals and customs surround death, helping people mourn and grieve. Rituals help people express their grief and allowed…