Hawaiian mythology

In this art piece called “Bull Leaping” there are two light skinned figures corralling the charging bull, as a tan skinned figure jumps over the arched back of the bull. This piece was very important to the Minoan culture because of its vibrant colors and the curved lines. Bull leaping was significant in the Minoan culture because it showed their understanding and knowledge of nature. In the Minoan culture the bull was worshiped because it symbolized their connection with nature. This artwork…

Trickster God Vs. Trickster Figure The readings help the readers come up with their own conclusions of whether there is a clear distinction or similarity between Hermes, the trickster god and the coyote, the trickster figure. It is clear for the audience to elude that there are more differences between the two figures than there are similarities. Hermes is seen in a lighter sense, more helpful and beneficial towards the gods and humanity itself but the coyote has a darkness to him, he is…

Amelia Anderson Ms. Slevin and Mr. Richardson The Odyssey 19 November 2017 Forceful females Women in The Odyssey were very important and powerful. Homer shows the different ways that men and women are valued in Greek society. The women are often given less freedom and expected to act in a certain manner, such as being faithful to their husbands. The men in the Greek society do not control the outcome of the women’s lives and actions. Although the men often control large parts of the…

Greek and Roman authors describe female foreigners in almost diametric terms within the same works, creating a contradictory narrative. Due to Greek and Roman gender roles, women were meant to be subservient. To uphold cultural expectations for female characters, authors had to characterize them as weak. However, for the story to uphold cultural expectations regarding foreigners, the very same characters had to be described as violent and unstable. These opposing ideas lead to a dual view of the…

Sam Hyams Mrs. Murray Pre-AP English 9-3 7 March 2016 Odysseus and the Sirens The Sirens, which originated from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, have invoked powerful feelings in artists and painters alike that has caused many written and visual arts to be created. The Sirens, in the story the Odyssey, are beautiful creatures that live on an island and lure men to their death by singing a captivating song. The painter John William Waterhouse depicted his version of the Sirens in his painting…

Beginning of Creation In the beginning of creation there was chaos, Chaos was the chasm that first existed. The Greek word "chaos" (χάος) means emptiness. From the void arose Erebus primordial god of darkness and Nyx primordial goddess of the night. Then Eros primordial god of love appeared. However in some myths Eros is also considered as a son of Aphrodite not Chaos. From love, together Nyx and Erebus gave birth to Aether primordial god of the upper atmosphere, Hemera primordial goddess of…

THE PROCESS This work is about the myth of Romulus and Remus and of the myth of Dido of Carthage , also explains what the hero’s journey is ; likewise, explains the GSDG and how these aspects are all related . Andrea Tremolada. 7ºB - Socials studies INDEX THE HERO’S JOURNEY 3 ROMULUS AND REMUS MYTH 4 DIDO OF CARTHAGE MYTH 5 GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF GOALS 6 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GSDG AND THE MYTHS 7 BIBLIOGRAPHY 8  THE HERO’S JOURNEY The hero’s journey is…

Plutarch, a Greek writer, who lived from 46 AD to 120 AD under the influence of the great Roman Empire, wrote one of the more complete sources there is on the Egyptian god Osiris. Plutarch based his narrative of Osiris as the god of death and resurrection and his control over the underworld also known as Duat. Osiris is also seen as the god of fertility and its connection to agriculture. Osiris was first created human form and later became deified. Osiris has a long connection with the Egyptian…

Homer’s Iliad is a portrayal of a momentous battle fought by magnificent warriors. This battle has raged for nine years, this story taking place in its tenth. The fighters are fearless warriors, each with some legend of their own. Many are renowned on both sides of the war: Achilles, the “swift running” warrior of the Greeks, or Achaeans, and Hector the “last defence” of the Trojans. the Iliad focuses on the trials and tribulations of these, and other, warriors. Though they are certainly…

Two Kings of Ancient Greek history face similar dilemmas even though they existed and reigned during different time periods and in different places. Antigone tells the story of a tyrannous king who refused to let anyone interfere with his mandates. The Iliad tells the story of a wartime king who held family over law and survived using the advice of his trusted associates. Both of the kings have made their mistakes that have had led to severe consequences. In Antigone by Sophocles, Creon is…