Enchantress

Scream Factory broadens its horizons a bit by releasing the Blu-ray debut of the Oscar-winning dark comedy “Death Becomes Her” in a Collector’s Edition. Although it definitely fits into the supernatural realm, many would argue Robert Zemeckis’s 1992 hit is a little tame to be released under Shout Factory’s horror umbrella. Either way, it merits the extra special care it gets from the company. A star-studded cast headed up by Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, and Meryl Streep all give elegantly wicked…

Worthiness in Greek Mythology Living up to standards, justifying yourself, and making it seen that you are strong, smart, and charismatic is part of our society and always will be. It was also a popular theme in mythology however. Using Homer’s The Odyssey, I have determined that many Greek myths surrounded the idea of proving yourself worthy, because in that time gaining the trust of the gods was very empowering. Proving your worth to the gods and gaining their trust took a lot more than…

considering the consequences. Bhasma decided to try out his new power on Shiva himself, so Shiva fled in terror and sought Vishnu’s help. Vishnu answered Shiva’s prayers by transforming in the enchantress Mohini. Mohini’s beauty captivated Bhasma, and overcome by lust he asked Mohini to marry him. The enchantress agreed on one condition, Bhasma had to repeat her dance which included her touching her head. Lost in Mohini’s beauty Bhasma repeated every part of the dance, thus killing himself.…

Epic Poem is a long, narrative poem about a national or legendary hero. The main character of The Odyssey is Odysseus; the King of Ithaca. Odysseus challenges against different enemies at different lands with the help of his crewmen and Circe; an enchantress who helps Odysseus. Odysseus’s journey is a metaphor for every person’s life journey. Just as Odysseus encounters temptations and obstacles on his journey homeward, each of us encounters temptations and obstacles in our lives. In overcoming…

Penelope and Arete, Queen of the Phaeacians depicts a spitting image of having respect as well as portrayed as objects to win over instead of people. Homer delineates women such as Athena, god of war and wisdom, Calypso, a nymph, and Circe, an enchantress, as having more power than mortal men due to them being immortal. Throughout the book Odysseus journeys on his way home back to Ithaca but encounters many conflicts and dangers…

He had a time well spent with the enchantress Circe, with whom he spent many nights and received help from, the nymph Calypso, who he spent many years with and wanted him as her immortal husband, and even the Phaeacians. Who received him with open arms, showered him with gifts and game him…

book Odysseus I seen to be argent and sometimes jumps into action. Like in the book" Eurylochus tells Odysseus what has happened and begs him to sail away from Circe's island, against this advice, however, Odysseus rushes to save his men from the enchantress."(pg.1208) Odysseus doesn’t have a plan to save his men, he just thinks he can save him. Some may say that this was noble, but it was more egotistic and foolish. Odysseus also doesn’t have a good heart. He kills the maids that were forced to…

The previous stories of the Nights are a good point to begin our discussion of blackness and racial discrimination in the stories. While The Arabian Nights presents stories about the Islamic empire, it foists stories of slavery and blackness. Unlike the Atlantic trade slaves, slaves in the Arabian Nights “inhabit a different history from plantation slaves, and do not fit easily into abolitionist discourse: they were more frequently domestic or military.”(Slavery, blackness) In The Arabian Nights…

musical romantic fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It takes place in the 18th century where an arrogant young prince (Robby Benson) and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle (Paige O'Hara) enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father Maurice (Rex Everhart). With the help…

Hell. A brimstone, fiery pit where all the sinners go when they die. Trust me, it's not as glamorous as it sounds. For one, after a while, the screams annoy even the most bloodthirsty demons. Another thing, it constantly smells like rotten or burnt flesh wherever you go. A lot of people seem to mistake Hell for a fiery place, where everything is red and black, where demons run around, maiming, torturing, and the like. Well, that's mostly wrong. Don't get me wrong it's hotter than the sun…