Gorgon

The protagonist of the story, twelve-year-old New Yorker Percy Jackson is the demigod son of Poseidon. Percy is dyslexic and has ADHD. He has black hair and green eyes. While he lacks his friend's intelligence, Percy has loyalty and bravery. Because he is the son of Poseidon, his primary weapon is Riptide (or Anaklusmos), a sword gifted to him by Chiron. Annabeth Chase Annabeth Chase is the demigod daughter of Athena. Because of her familial conflicts, she ran away at the age of seven before…

Medusa was one of the three Gorgons in Greek mythology she was the only one who was mortal. Medusa caught the eye of the god Poseidon. Athena turn medusa into a monster with snakes on her head. Anyone who looked on her face turn into stone. Why did Versace choose Medusa as there logo…

interrogation of Jack by Lady Bracknell, his love’s mother, reveals that he is a character of high class and puts up a front in order to make a good impression in the face of others, as after the meeting, he remarks that he has “[n]ever met such a Gorgon” (200). This need for keeping up appearances is also exhibited when Jack explains that “[w]hen one is placed in the position of guardian, one has to adopt a very high moral tone on all subjects. It’s one’s…

The 12 Stages of the Archetypal Hero’s Journey, How They Relate to the Stories of Jason and Perseus Jason’s Story 1. Ordinary World – In the beginning, Jason is introduced to us as a man “shod with only a single sandal”, when he returns to his rightful kingdom. 2. Call to Adventure – When Jason pursues Pelias to release the “sovereign sceptre and the throne” to him, Pelias replies that if Jason first goes on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece, the kingdom will be his. 3. Refusal of the…

Charles Dickens uses the literary device of foreshadowing to build a suspenseful plot in Tale of Two Cities. Foreshadowing is the act of planting a seed earlier in a story that will predict an event that will be later revealed. Dickens uses the literary device in mentioning the French Revolution, “a time of great change and great danger,” predicting many deaths to come, and lastly, using the figure of Doctor Manette to compliment the plot. Through this, Dickens creates one of the most popular…

and reputable hero among the two. Perseus displays his honor, as the King intends to marry a foreign princess. Unable to solicit a gift to the king, Perseus says to the king “For you, I would go anywhere on Earth, I would even kill the terrible Gorgon Medusa in order to prove my loyalty and courage (Myths 200).” Perseus demonstrates great honor here, by putting his life at risk for the king. On the other hand Theseus “would obey Aegeus command to go to Athens, he refused to take the safe…

Heroism is something that is universal and has been around for a very long time. Allowing the present day world to connect with the past through literature, these connections would not exist without the stories of heroes. Although, written and verbal hero stories were around before the Greeks but the Greeks created a effective style to portray the journey of the hero. In the Greek world there were many documented stories of heroes, one of which included the heroic acts of Perseus. Perseus…

Many skywatchers rate October as one of the year’s best observing months. The early sunsets mean that most of the summer’s stars linger in the west late into twilight. Waiting up only a few hours more brings many of winter’s best sights into view in the east, and it’s not too cold yet in the mid-northern latitudes. Even though the Autumn season is firmly in place, not all of the summer Milky Way has been lost. A short drive into the countryside away from city lights will reveal an impressive…

Death is approaching, fear is rising, anxiety is peaking and the last question of your life is... What is the ideal way to die? The choice is made. Instantaneous death of the Gorgon, Medusa. You turn the corner and BAM... all you can feel, all you can see, all you can hear is stone cold... Greek mythology has influenced ancient Greek society in a greater way than a majority of people realize. Greek Monsters have many things named after them, some were created out of rage and others send shivers…

Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. As god of horses, he often could adopt the shape of a steed and as god of earthquakes, he used the trident to make the earth shake causing earthquakes. Poseidon is a brother to Zeus and Hades. At birth Poseidon was swallowed whole by his father Cronus. After the overthrow of their father, Cronus these three gods divided up the universe. Zeus became ruler of the sky, Hades got control of the Underworld and Poseidon was given all water, both…