Pallas

Odyssey Character List 1) Agamemnon-(ag-uh-mem-non) In Greek legend, he was the king of Mycenae or Argos. When paris (Alexandros), son of King Priam of Troy, carried off Helen, Agamemnon called on the princes of the country to unite in war of rage against the Trojans. 2) Alcinous-(Al-KIN-oh-us) In the Greek legends, he was king of the Phaeacians, and father of Nausicaa and Laodamas. Phaeacian king at whose court the shipwrecked Odysseus told of his wanderings See also Nausicaä 3)…

squirrels (Sōngshǔ; 松鼠) can be found in much of Mainland China and Taiwan. If you go to China, you are likely to see them either in the wild or in city parks. In total, China has about 24 recognized species of squirrels, 2 of which are unique to China. Pallas squirrels, or red-bellied…

Throughout the course of human history, reverence to one or many gods has affected the ways of life and literature. Higher powers controlling one’s life are commonly written about, referenced, and even evaded. It can be seen throughout the text Oedipus Rex, that Greek culture greatly influences Sophocles in displaying the thematic message that fate is ultimately unavoidable. Within the text of Oedipus Rex it can distinctly be seen that the Greek time period and lifestyle inspired and affected…

Famous Greek poets such as Homer once told from memory the adventures of Greek heroes, Ajax battling with Hector, Odysseus’ travels from Troy to Ithaca. These poets relied on their expression and voice to carry out the intensity and awesomeness of the stories. Later in history, writers depended on their use of words to portray the actions, triumphs, or failures in their tales. Modern film and games allows the storytellers to depict exactly how they saw the scene when they heard or read it. Many…

In the tomb of my mind, I can still hear the sounding sea. I can still see the death upon her eyes. Oh, author! Oh, raven! Thy beak is still deep in my heart. Edgar Allan Poe began his literary career as a poet and his work, The Raven, is extremely faithful to his literary motifs, whilst also being amongst his most praised and best pieces of work. The raven that "quoth Nevermore" has become a trademark of Edgar Allan Poe and has been referenced in many…

All woman play an important role in someone's life and are heroes in their own way. As years go by, woman continue to play important roles in their everyday lives. Being a hero doesn't mean being able to fly or have super strength, but to help someone in need of assistance or to go out and do the right thing without expecting anything in return. Although Athena is best known for being the goddess of wisdom and war, she is also known for a woman role in society and doing acts of heroism. Athena…

Recent struggles and tensions in the Middle East have led many politicians and citizens to label all groups that stand in opposition to Western values as “terrorists” without considering the varying political and physical contexts that influence their actions. Instead of viewing the acts of violence that these groups participate in as products of their contextual situations or as a form of resistant response to their struggles, many politicians and citizens choose to judge these acts of violence…

this context, it can be seen that Athena has spread her knowledge to Telemachus, and has helped him greatly. Again in book two, it can be seen that Athena is called bright-eyed by author, Mentes, when she shows kindness. He writes, “Then bright-eyed Pallas thought of one more step. Disguised as the prince, the goddess roamed through town, pausing beside each likely…

Trials of the Hero’s Journey An epic is a lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation. In the epic poem “The Odyssey”, the author Homer describes the fictional journey of a Greek hero, Odysseus, as he travels through many physical and emotional stages of hardship and success. There are three stages of his journey; the Separation, the Initiation and Transformation, and the Return. These three…

Throughout history, mankind has proven to never stray away from the act of sinning. Humans remain corrupt and greedy while struggling to discover the true quintessence of life, leaving society in a state of conformity to accepted values. During the 19th century, Romantic texts flourished through American literature causing people to self-reflect and consider the more important matters in life. However, societal failings written by authors at the time still remain in modern America. In Edgar…