Pantheon

Greek and Roman Mythology are filled with multiple interpretations of how the creator, whether it is the gods themselves or nature, gave our world its shape and form. These stories draw the background to the base of the gods and goddesses who govern much of classical mythology. Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Hesiod’s Theogony are two pieces of work that account r how our universe came to be. There are clear distinctions and similarities between how these authors portrayed their deities and their role…

Western civilization, as we know it today, is far from being wholly original. The culture of the Greeks has provided one of the earliest foundations for future societies to base their own culture on; it’s a culture that we have adopted and modified. The importance of taking a look at Greek society lies in the fact that it shows significance for modern issues such as politics, the importance of critical thinking, and influence on architecture. This paper will speak on these three points, giving…

Marjane’s Journey Most young women in our world today would say that life is challenging. For a young girl transitioning into adulthood in the middle of a war, life can be much harder. For example, during the Islamic Revolution women were not allowed to go out after dark, they were required to wear the veil, and they were subjected to domestic violence and sexual trauma. One of these women who lived through this war is Marjane. Throughout Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis, Marjane…

was broken down into thirteen levels (Aguilar-Moreno, 2006). These level were referred to as the “skies” and were believed to be the individual domains of their deities. The topmost layer was the realm of Ometeotl, the supreme deity of the Aztec pantheon. This was followed by the red sky, the yellow sky, the White sky, the sky of ice and rays, the blue-green sky of the wind, the black sky of the dust, the sky of stars of fire and dust (stars, planets, and comets), the dwelling of Huixtocihuatl…

Film Authorship: The Director as Auteur. In Teach Yourself Film Studies (pp. 72-100). London: Hodder. [Full-text of article on E-Reserve] Cook, Pam. (1985) Authorship and Counter-Cinema. In Cook, P. (Ed.) The Cinema Book (pp. 192-195). New York: Pantheon. [Full-text of article on E-Reserve] Recommended Reading…

political authority. The article discusses how in past history, many cultures such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, or Romans, openly welcomed the religious beliefs of those they conquered, and often added the new gods to their own pantheon. The author claims that most modern wars or conflicts are misinterpreted and…

Augustus, originally known as Gaius Julius Octavius was born on September 23, 63 B.C. His father was Gaius Octavius and his mother was Atia. His uncle was the well- known Julius Caesar who later took Augustus under his wing and trained him to be a successor (Fagan, par. 4-5). Augustus was one known for his achievements as a Roman leader. He ruled from 31 B.C. to 14 A.D. He was considered to be one of the best rulers because during his tenure he: expanded the territory of the Roman Empire,…

Druidism is a religion as old as time. Its members consist of people from all walks of life, and its practices are as diverse as the Druids themselves. They do not actively recruit new members but are happy to include any who show an interest in embracing the “…. spiritual journey of the individual’s soul, one that honours each unique vision and expression” (Orr, 1998, p. 13). Important questions to ask before committing to a life of Druidism is how the followers create order and meaning within…

Creating the Hero in Sire Degare and Sir Orfeo The characteristics that make a hero differ between Sire Degare and Sir Orfeo. Although there are many similarities in their roles, how they perform as heroes varies because of their skills and levels of experience. Degare’s role requires much more physical and traditional heroism while Orfeo’s skills are musical and cunning. The other main aspect that differentiates the two heroes is their amount of experience. Sir Degare has to establish himself…

Odysseus is the sacker of cities, favorite of the gods, and blinder of the Cyclops. Homer portrays this man as an epic hero. Odysseus seems to exepmlify goodness in the face of disgusting evil. He kills all the Suitors who have taken advantage of Penelope’s xenia. His loyalty to his family drives him to stop at nothing to arrive to his home. He has the favor of Athena, a goddess. However, Odysseus does not seem to be the protagonist of the epic, The Odyssey, considering that his name literally…