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    that Odysseus is a good leader, he shows intelligence which is part of what the Greeks valued. Odysseus is strong willed and he puts his life at risk when trying to save his men from all the dangers throughout the journey. Odysseus uses the Trojan Horse Trick to win the Trojan War and he tricks Polyphemus into thinking that his name was “nohbdy” which is evidence from the Odyssey that shows that Odysseus is intelligent. Also, he takes Circe’s advice on how to avoid the Sirens which makes him…

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    They Shoot Horses Analysis

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    There are three groups that have power in They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?; the kids, the audience, and the leadership. These groups represent different genders in the way they’re presented and how they interact with each other. The kids are the feminine, cautious and intuitive, the audience is the androgynous, passive and oblivious, and the leadership is the masculine, blunt and tricky. These traits shed light on why each group uses their power in such different ways and why the kids and the…

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    specific, the races are composed of catching and selling the horse-like beasts as soon as they mysteriously emerge from the sea. They’re then trained using tactics that cause them panic and pain, in attempt to break them of their own free will. These creatures are strong and fierce; far too powerful for a mere human to bond with as if it were a horse. They’re larger, stronger, faster, smarter, and much more bloodthirsty than typical horses. That’s why, despite the cruel training they endure,…

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    for letting the horse inside their empire is because of the tale of Sinon. Sinon was a Greek man who delivered the horse to the Trojans. Sinon created a convincing story, making the Trojans believe that the Greeks have betrayed him and that the horse was a simple offering for the goddess Minerva. Virgil explains how the Trojans accept the offering due to their generosity and kindness. As many can tell, Sinon clearly took advantage of the Trojans sympathy is able to sneak the horse inside of…

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    Desiree's Baby Symbolism

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    showed it was factual that this was true; as to relating the wagon to the Trojan horse-during Greek history. That was exactly the time Madame Valmonde seized the baby. Yet the baby was 18 years old when Madame Valmonde met the Armand Aubigny.It was love at first sight.Afterwards, Monsieur Valmonde didn’t care that the girl had no name. He gave her the best name, and later they married.But, don’t forget the Trojan horse was also considered as a…

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    To begin in 2000 BC. The day started out peacefully. I was overseeing my animals because I’m the goddess of wild animals, hunting, the wilderness, and the Goddess of the moon. They call me Artemis I’m a Goddess, to say, everyday is the same thing over and over each day. Everyone knows I protect and watch over the wild animals, and I make sure all the hunters are in check. I have been watching king Eurystheus because I have noticed that he has been wanting my stag. To continue my stag is said…

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    There’s no doubt in my mind that King & Country was a good horse. 16 starts, 11 wins, 1 place, and 3 shows is pretty respectable, among all crowds, not just here in-game. However, King & Country put even more in his offspring than he did on the track. Of 8 foals, all are winners, half have a 100% record, and he has 3 (and arguably 4) major competitors in Country Girls, Thee Wild Child, Pay Your Dues, and now maybe Catalyst. All together, they have 3 track records, though none still standing.…

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    If a person never owns something, are they really missing it? The answer could essentially go both ways, but for now, the answer is yes. The stirrup is a piece of equipment used by equestrians for the purpose of stability and control on the horse. It isn’t as minute as it’s made to be. Many aspects come into play as to how the stirrup came about, who invented it, where it was discovered, and most importantly why it was invented. The invention of the stirrup was one small step for man, but one…

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    Styles Of Horseback Riding

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    centuries. Horses were mostly used for work early on, but it gradually came to be a fun activity/sport. There are two main styles of riding, Western and English, which have differing histories, tack, and events. The history of the styles of riding has affected how they are experienced today. Western riding originated from the cowboys in the “Wild West.” They used their horses for herding cattle and bringing back any cattle that might have wandered from the herd. The cowboys also took their…

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    Saul’s Loss of Moral Compass and Progression into Alcoholism Often, one progresses into substance abuse as a result of facing various challenges and experiences. This is in through Richard Wagamese’s novel Indian Horse. This is a story about an Ojibway boy named Saul who faces many bumpy roads in life and as a result, loses his sensibility. When Saul was haunted by the ghosts of his past such as the loss of his family, the loss of his identity, and the trauma from residential school experiences,…

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