Inca mythology

Theory 1 1.1 Identify and Explanation : Know yourself and your enemy when engage in a battle, you will get a victory. From the Sun Zi Art of War, Sun Wu said that: “never said will surely win If you just understand about yourself only, you still have 50:50 to win or lose But if you don’t understand yourself and your enemy, you will defeat by your enemy easily.”. From the dialog, we can explain that, we will never 100% win our competitor, but we still have 50% chances to win our competitor in…

were a mischievous people who made many mistakes and one man in the strange Greek stories is the perfect embodiment of this quality. One of these stories was about a very strong man named Hercules, Edith Hamilton wrote about his story in her book Mythology. Hercules was a strong man who often hurt people unintentionally, but once he discovered his misconduct, he was quick to repent through glorious acts. Hercules’ impulsive actions resulted in the death of his family. For example, “Hera who…

The concept of myth influences many cowboy narratives. Especially Hollywood movies are full of mythical elements of the American West. Although myths will play a minor role in the analysis of the cowboy biographies, it is necessary to mention some theories of myth and to elaborate on its definition. Historian Richard Slotkin gives an excellent characterization of myth in his book Gunfighter Nation, which will be used for further elaboration. Myths are stories drawn from a society’s history that…

Percy Jackson is the the main character and the narrator of the novel. He is the demigod the son of Poseidon, the ruler of the sea an done of the big three gods. He is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia.
While he lacks his friend's intelligence, he has the loyalty and bravery. He has never been normal in his life. He attended 6 different schools in 6 years. He is a trouble magnet, no matter how hard he tries to avoid it. Growing up, he never knew his real father…

dominates the land for superiority, as people try to claim the top spot. Although, the power of wisdom does not just happen after finishing a textbook; rather, it is built up over time from lessons and morals that are learned from an adventure. In Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey (translation by Robert Fagles), many characters, including Odysseus, enmark on their own journeys to discover themselves. However, power corrupts the land of mortals and gods, as each man and women exploit their own…

The Odyssey, one of Homer’s renowned works, was composed in about the 8th century BCE. It has been told and read for generations, and it has also served as a foundation for many other stories. However, it can often brush aside the idea of feminism and put men on a pedestal, leaving modern readers questioning how the role of women 2,800 years ago bittersweetly relates to the role of women in 2018. Although The Odyssey portrays a few examples of female strength, The Odyssey generally downgrades…

Cynossema: A Warning for Sailors “War is a violent teacher… it reduces most people’s temperaments to the level of their present circumstances.” - Thucydides In the wake of the great chaos of war and the tragic loss of humanity, those who are left behind are often angry and hopeless, craving closure. These feelings of anger and hopelessness, sometimes even propell those who remain, to lose their own humanity in return. Euripides’ Hecuba details the aftermath of the Trojan war, a conflict that…

believed as true and comprises of unearthly, supernatural creatures or legendary characters. They are moral stories which emphasise a better world view or admirable action within society. Puranas are categorised under Hindu Mythology. They envelope stories which stand apart from Epics. It includes heroic and adventurous stories of gods, goddesses and other mythical characters. As Caroline Alexander states in New York Times, “Survival of these myths, some of…

Critical Analysis Considered to be India’s greatest epic, there are few uninspired by the Mahabharata. But, the Mahabharata is also a narrative which has its own share of criticisms. A very noticeable aspect is the double standard held by many formidable characters such as Bhīma, Drona, Arjuna, and many others. While there is no doubt that the good they performed certainly outweighs the evil it is important that they not be portrayed as infallible- for legends as they are, they are also human.…

Although the Athenian and Spartan cultures are both of greek heritage they had different ways of life. They had many differences that made them bitter rivals battling for dominance of the western world. Athens and Sparta are different because of the way they value education, how they treat women, and the way families are structured. The Athenian people valued education amongst their citizens and fought not only with their bodies but also with their minds. In the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC…