Mesopotamian mythology

In order to live a successful and happy life, both "The Odyssey" and "The Cask of Amontillado" show that perseverance is the most important quality to have, because struggles yield good results and goals are reached. Some may believe that perseverance does not lead to happiness and success, however, struggles yield good results. In "The Odyssey", Odysseus shows great perseverance despite the troubles he faces, such as "the Cyclops" (306), "the Lord Helios" (922), "the suitors mad with…

In the 1991, Diane K. Osbon had worked on the Reflections on The Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion, which happens to have recorded on of the most renowned Joseph Campbell quote: “The very cave you are afraid to enter turns out to be the source of what you are looking for. The damned thing in the cave that was so dreaded has become the center” (pg. 8) One major component of a story is the hero. Typically, the definition of a hero would be, "A man of distinguished courage or ability,…

Nero the Empire Emperor Nero is the rotten tomato in a garden of sublime heroes and malevolent villains. He is, undeniably, a milestone that history would happily hand over to someone else. However, his essence has lived on for centuries since his reign ended in 68 AD. He is depicted as an opulent and tyrannical man in many cultures. Nero is recognized mostly for his luxurious performing arts activities, his personal life drama, and his association with the Great Fire of Rome. Nero was…

Do we need heroes? I believe yes, we do need heroes. We need heroes to protect, give us hope and have someone to inspire us. When you think of heroes, you might think of someone with exceptional powers like flying, super speed, or super strength. But not all heroes have powers, those heroes tend to be fictional. There are movie heroes that don't have superpowers. These characters are usually wall flowers, but their actions show that they are heroic. An example of a more realistic hero may be a…

In Greek mythology, Odysseus was known as a celebrated hero, a hard fought warrior in the Trojan war but most importantly his journeys in Homer's epic “The Odyssey.” The Odyssey is a series of adventures Odysseus and his men encounter on their way home from the Trojan war, mentioned in the Iliad. Along the way home a lot of things change for Odysseus; his actions and internal conflicts causes his personality to dramatically change. Typically Homeric heroes do not usually change over time. These…

The exact definition of honor is debated over. The definition that will be used for this discussion is having integrity and a willingness to benefit others. The concept and definition of honor has been around for long time. Since it has been around so long it has both changed over time, and over cultures. In many different cultures honor is a varied concept. Such as the American version of honor is unlike the medieval Europe’s version of honor. Even the American version of honor has changed over…

It is my belief that even though very similar, Ancient Greece has a broader and more vivid culture than modern day Greece. Ancient Greece has many great achievements in government, science, philosophy, and the arts that all still influence us today. Religion over the years in Greece has changed. Ancient Greece’s religion was very accustom to their daily life. People in Ancient Greece were very religious. They worshipped the gods that they believed appeared in human form, but had supernatural…

Instead he was a stereotypical hero who was believed that he was a mighty, bold hero in the story. The true definition of a hero is someone who has outstanding abilities, strength, and distinguished courage, which was what Beowulf held but did not portray very well. Although, Beowulf fitted in with the Anglo Saxon time period “hero”, the protagonist was over appreciated for his victories. Heaney lacks in describing how Beowulf was just like every ordinary individual who was just in for the title…

The myth of the Pygmalion and Galatea us one of the most influential and inspiring ancient Greek myths, and became the main theme for theatrical plays, movies, and artistic paintings. The main idea of the mythological story can be traced from ancient times, all the up to very modernized productions and literature. The themes of the original story and all of the reinterpretations have to do with a metamorphosis of some kind, and the ideas of how a woman should look and behave. Pygmalion is a…

In the book of Euripides, three specific characters are included in the plays. The three characters are Medea, Hecuba, and Electra. Starting with Medea, I feel that she is a person that does not care about anything and she also is not afraid to hold anything back and say what’s on her mind just like ways of a man. Medea is a cold blooded killer without showing any hesitation. I have met some people who can relate to Medea’s ways. Now talking about Hecuba, she is sort of like Medea but not as…