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explanations. Such as why do the crops become bare, and the land cold during certain times? Because of this uncertainty, humans looked to the gods actions for explanations. This is why Demeter is not always called the "happy goddess of summertime" or Dionysus a"joy-god". Demeter, goddess of the harvest, provides and protects the crops, while Dionysus, god of wine, would rule the vine and production of wine. The two are considered a natural pairing as they both bring Earth's pleasant gifts. But…

Snake Goddess and the Greek Aphrodite of Knidos have many features in common, but they also have other different features from one another. Between the two statues, Minoan Snake Goddess and Greek Aphrodite of Knidos, the Snake Goddess is the older of the two because it was created during the c.1600 BCE in Knossos, Crete while the Greek Aphrodite of Knidos…

painting entitled Venus. This piece of art represents that of the Northern Renaissance. During the Renaissance, art was still heavily focused on spirituality, including mythology. The painting Venus depicts the Roman Goddess of Love and Beauty. Venus is the Roman equivalent to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Both goddesses were commonly portrayed in art due to their perceived beauty and appeal. The figure’s beauty is portrayed through the features of her body, precise placement of accessories, and…

The Interesting life of Nike Nike is the goddess of victory, speed, and strength. Nike is a very unique individual and she has a lot of powers. She can race and fly at a great speed. Nike’s function was to reward the victors in battlefields. Nike was known as the goddess of victory, regarded as the goddess of strength and speed, and is represented by several symbols that are well known today. In Greek Mythology, Nike was regarded as one that is represented in different ways within our…

In Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, Mount Everest is described as a vengeful goddess who is trying to intimidate the climbers for disrespecting its beauty and taking her generosity for granted through trashing and commercializing the mountain. Krakauer acknowledges the goddess, through the use of descriptive words that Mount Everest holds no place for mercy in her ruthless heart; especially for those who dare to underestimate her power and abilities by using her beauty and opportunities for own’s…

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see," once said Edgar Degas. Sandro Botticelli created the "Birth of Venus," around the 1480's to do exactly that; to make the world see the goddess Venus in his own portrayal. Specifically about the artist, Botticelli, is little known around the world until this piece of artwork was created. The journal states, "This preeminence may be due to chance only, but to some will rather appear a result of deliberate judgment; for people have begun to…

between Nicole and her paramour, Tamera Pearson. Goddess is living with Lillian Wofford and Lakeitha Mack babysits for Ms. Wofford when she works. Nicole stated that there was no DV incident between she and anyone and further states the last violent incident that she was involved in was in June 2015 and that was with Lamar Jones. Mr. Jones was not to have any contact with Ashley and Ms. Wofford was to be the person that would do the exchange of Goddess between Ashley and Lamar. Nicole states she…

Hera is the goddess of the gods/goddess and the goddess of marriage. Lover of Peacocks and cows, Daughter, sister, mother, and wife. (Hamilton 22-23) Hera is best suited to be a marriage counselor because she is willing to listen to others, she is comforting in difficult situations, and is comfortable to work hard to achieve something. An important reason that Hera can become a marriage counselor is that she is willing to listen to others. Hera was a known as one of the “fairest” goddess in…

Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and harvest, was a major goddess. Although there were many other gods and goddesses of nature and life, Demeter was one of the ones with much more power and authority in Mount Olympus. Demeter shares some of the same qualities with other gods, but her uniqueness also makes her different from them. Demeter’s powers of agriculture and harvest were similar to Gaia’s power of the Earth, and Antheia’s powers of plants and flowers. Gaia, the goddess of all life on…

Artemis. Artemis is a goddess that is still worshipped today in certain societies, although it is rare. The goddess’ life, myths, and ways to be worshipped are quite different compared to the norms of modern society. Artemis’ life in the beginning was simple. Artemis was born in Delos as the daughter of Zeus and Leto. She was born with a twin named Apollo. As Artemis got older she found things she enjoyed like the moon and environment. With these found things she became the goddess of the…