Demigod

Doctors with Borders: A Definitional Argument to Prove Doctors Aren’t Gods Doctors have long been known and looked to as the one of the barriers between life and death. Even in the beginning when medicine was nothing more than experiment, Doctors were viewed as a higher authority; capable of providing aid in any situation. This allusion, has carried on to present time and led many to believe that Doctors possess the abilities of gods; and they are in fact gods themselves (Jeffrey Braithwaite…

evidence for the trope can be found in Karen McBride’s 2019 novel, Crow Winter. In McBride’s novel, the protagonist, Hazel Ellis, returns to her hometown of Spirit Bear Point First Nation to find that she has caught the attention of a shapeshifting demigod, Nanabush. Throughout the story, Hazel, with Nanabush’s aid, uncovers her hometown’s past to prevent Thomas Gagnon’s mining operation and save the Spirit World. Many characteristics of the Quest can be found in McBride’s narrative. These…

similarity presents itself in simple geographic location. Alexander the Great was born in Macedonia, a region of Greece in 356 BCE, the birthplace of much of ancient Greek mythology. Undoubtedly, Alexander was told mythical stories of the Gods and Demigods, including Bellerophon and Pegasus, as a child growing up. I would even make the claim that he had envisioned himself following in the footsteps of great mythical warriors such as Hercules and, his favorite hero, Achilles. “He called himself…

I was often annoyed when the soldiers would argue in the midst of a battle. I would think to myself, ‘This is a BATTLE, just throw your spear!’. I believe Patroclus is the one to reprimand Meriones because Patroclus is cool-headed and wise beyond his years. He came as Achilles’ companion, and was there to help him overcome his anger. He may be a weaker fighter than his friend, however, he is a stronger person because he is wise enough to ignore words and put his faith in actions. Save the air in…

(Taft, 120). Zeus had many siblings, including Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Hestia, and Hera, who were all swallowed by Cronus. Zeus had many sons and daughters such as Perseus, Hermes, Heracles, and Aphrodite. Even though some were gods and some were demigods, many of his children have heroic or godly achievements granting a place on Mount Olympus. When Zeus reached adulthood, he proceeded with his plan to eventually overthrow Cronus as the story…

Behind every fantasy or myth, there is a deeper truth about life which is why, since times immemorial myths have played an immense role in society, often lending them to story-telling that educates the society, about the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. In short, myths have been explaining the natural, social phenomenon since ages, and been handed down from generations through the centuries. Myths are often the medium through which the society tracks the social, cultural and religious…

For all of human history, females have fulfilled one of two major roles in society. The first is the mother-figure. This is the woman that starts out as a maiden belonging first to her father, then to her husband. In literature this is what women should aspire to — this is the prize that the hero gets at the end of his physical and moral journey. The other category of women is the harlot. This is a sexual figure that appeals to man’s baser desires. In society, that dichotomy gives rise to the…

Are we at debt with a supreme Being? What is the nature of man’s guilt, given the rupture caused to an original divine order? Can a just God lend forgiveness and thus offer reconciliation to his fallen creation? All these fundamental questions and more have been thoroughly explored by philosophers of all ages. Two thinkers in particular who have sought to provide answers to these inquiries are Friedrich Nietzsche and Saint Anselm. In their respective works, On the Genealogy of Morals and Cur…

Kelly, Tim. Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings. National Geographic Video, 2002. DVD. This is a documentary produced by National Geographic that looks at the some of the cultural resources that JRR Tolkien used as inspiration for his trilogy. Tolkien based much of the Elvish culture on the Finnish creation story/epic poem The Kalevala. His inspiration for the lyrical nature of the Elvish language also came from hearing the traditionally sung oral presentation of the Kalevala. This source is…

Title of Story: Perseus’ Quest Strength: It is a clear and concise title, easy to understand and comprehend what the game will be about. Weakness: It might not invite the player’s curiosity at first. Enhancement: The title could be, instead of Perseus’ Quest, something that triggers curiosity and calls the attention, such as Perseus’ Odyssey or Medusas’ Huntsman. Genre: The genre is missing/not on the document Strength: N/A. Weakness: N/A. Enhancement: I assume that it would be…