Medusa

In this quarter, we learned about Greek and Roman civilization, and we were told that the Roman adapted their gods and goddesses from the Greek mythology. For this report, we have decided to do a comparison between a deity in Greek mythology and Roman mythology. In this case, we chose to do a research about Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, and her Roman counterpart, Minerva. They shared many similar aspects, though they are distinct from one another. The differences and similarities we…

Perseus Perseus was a great hero born of Denae and Zeus. The story of Perseus is that one day King Acrisius visited an oracle because he only had a daughter and he wanted a son. The oracle told him hat his daughter, Denae, would have a son, but the catch was that the son would kill King Acrisius. Acrisius grew angry and locked Denae in a tower with no way for anyone to reach her. One day Zeus saw her from Mount Olympus and visited her. He then made Denae pregnant with her baby boy. They…

that holds no regard for life, and demonstrates its malicious nature through ferocious and ruthless acts, such as drinking a young virgin’s blood, or slaying and then feasting on innocent victims. Although images of beings such as Dracula, Grendel, Medusa, and even Victor Frankenstein’s creature pervade our thoughts when we contemplate the question, “What is a monster,” maybe the mind jumps to conclusions just a bit too quickly. A true monster is depraved, inhumane, and lacks remorse and care…

translated so that stories of mythology became available. Hellenic polytheists worship the ancient Greek Gods, including the Olympians, nature divinities, underworld deities, and heroes. Both physical and spiritual ancestors are honored. It is primarily a devotional or votive religion, based on the exchange of gifts for the god's blessings. How is Greek Mythology portrayed and shown today? Greek mythology is famous because they take their stories and mythical creatures and make them into real…

My favorite constellation is Andromeda for many reasons. One reason is, the meaning of Andromeda, being "the chained woman". When some see this, they think a woman that has been chained, but it is much more than that. A some kind of hidden meaning. A woman, chained from something that they believe in, chained from a thing that they would like to do. Even chained from the world. Trapped in someone else's beliefs. A second reason is, the name and how it is properly said just appeals to me. The way…

I think my head might explode. My favorite bird is the Snow Owl. I can quilt, which is a similar skill to that of weaving. My favorite class is always math. Another reasoning why I’m like Athena is because I hate to be insulted. Athena turned Medusa into a gorgon when she claimed she…

many teenagers think of Percy Jackson. Teenagers hear the word echo. Does Greek mythology have a myth about echo? Teenagers desire to know how echo’s definition connects back to Greek mythology. Teenagers desire to know Perseus’s motive for killing Medusa. Teenagers fancy the Hunger Games inspired by the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Teenagers desire to learn how the Greek myth of Arachne has a connection to the definition of arachnophobia. Teenagers and adult desire to know more about words…

the air caused organisms to grow in broth. Perseus the Hero, a constellation found in the northern hemisphere, was first charted by Ptolemy in the second century. In Greek mythology, Perseus was the son of Zeus. Perseus is most famous for killing Medusa the Gorgon with Pegasus. Perseus also is known for saving. Princess Andromeda from Poseidon's sea monster Cetus. Perseus directly borders the constellations Andromeda, Cassiopeia, and Cepheus, who all make up the Royal Family in the…

Cixous writes that it is still unexplored only because we have been made to believe that it was too dark to be explored. She also mentions the myth of the Medusa as an example of women’s oppression throughout history which keeps “regenerating the old patterns.” And that is, “For history to change its meaning, you only have to look at the Medusa straight on to see her. And she is not deadly. She is beautiful and she is laughing.” (885) Therefore, women should rewrite history by deconstructing old…

“You shall go west to face the god who has turned, you shall find what was stolen and see it safely returned, you shall be betrayed by the one you call friend, and fail to save what matters most in the end.” This is the prophecy Percy Jackson must unravel and solve. Percy Jackson is a hero; not only does he follow the hero’s journey but also he is brave and loyal. He never gave up no matter how many trials and challenges he had to face and in the end, it truly paid. Percy Jackson is a troubled…