Goddess

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 included in my report and will be most written about. Hades was the god of the underworld, or hell as we know it in modern day. I chose Hades because he is…

Nüwa, also known as Nü Gua and Nü Kua, is an ancient and versatile deity primarily known for her creation of humans and repairing of the pillars of heaven. One connection between this primordial goddess and religion in China in general exists with the spelling of her name. When looking at other Chinese goddesses, there are many other instances where the deity’s name is prefixed with Nü. Exempli Gratia, Nü Ch’ou, Nü Pa (Drought Fury), Nü Chiao, [and] Nü-ying” are all examples, despite their…

India had established trade cultural and political relations with Southeast Asian kingdoms. Influence of Indian civilization became most powerful among them and in Southeast Asian mainland. The people of Southeast Asia are said to have moved from southern China to southwards. Most forms of Hinduism are henotheistic where they recognize a single deity, and view other Gods reflection of the supreme God. These kinds of religions have traditionally been among the world’s most religiously tolerant…

day was deemed to begin and end at sunset, the celebrations would start on what is now 31 January. This holiday is also known as Candlemas, or Brigid's Day or Groundhog's Day. this is also another one of the fire festivals. this is time when the Goddess changes from crone to madien. This is also the time when we know that spring is here. On Imbolic it is customary to light up every house if even for just a few minutes or put a candle in each room for the sun's rebirth. This is the time of year…

entered from the Propylaea southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north. The temple was named for its celebrating victory and sacrifice to their patroness, Athena Nike. Nike means victory in Greek, and Athena was well work\shipped as the goddess of victory in war and wisdom. In the sixth century BC a cult of Athena was established and a small temple…

Egypt is full of ideas and interesting geography.The Nile river was the most important part of Egypt’s geography surrounded by east and west. Every year the Nile floods this gave Egyptians all their gifts like soil, plants, animals, and natural resources. The Greek historian Herodotus said, “Egypt is the gift of the Nile.” But really the Nile is a gift to Egyptians. The life-giving landscape of Egypt allowed the ancient Egyptians to progress. Even though Egyptians were scattered across the land…

superiors to prove their piety. To comment on the relationship between the human and the divine, Ovid’s narrator in the Metamorphoses offers a valuable note of caution in response to the tragic episode between the talented mortal Arachne and the goddess Minerva: “do not compete with gods, and do not boast” (183). The gods acknowledge their lofty position above the mortals; the mortals, more often than not, willingly accept this relationship. The interactions between the gods and the humans do…

Who will reject immortality for homecoming? In the Odyssey, Calypso, the daughter of Atlas living in a dark wooded island, is a powerful and immortal goddess. When Odysseus reaches this island, she protects him and keeps him there by providing everything he needs such as ruddy wine, food and clothing. Calypso falls in love with him and desires to marry him. Enthusiastically, she wants to provide him with immortality and a painless life. If Odysseus had married her, not only would he possess…

was named after the fire goddess Fuchi who represents inspiration, courage, safety (protection), fire (ancient), skill (sports), and relationships. As a fire goddess, she rules natural energy sources and those generated within ourselves. This energy, along with summer’s sun, joins together in our life today, generating strength, endurance, keen vision and relationships with genuine warmth. (Monaghan, 2012) According to Shinto traditions, the mountain is sacred to the goddess Sengen-Sama, also…

usurps the throne of Thessaly (Cross, 2000, P.1). Pelias also kills one of Jason sisters Briseis as she seeks protection from in the temple of the goddess Hera during his revolt. The murder of Jason's sister angers the goddess since the killing takes place inside her temple profaning it and therefore takes the responsibility of protecting Jason. The goddess goes ahead and warns Pelias to beware of a man who would come carrying only one sandal. Initiation of the Hero As fate would…