Perseus

the Legacy of Genghis Khan. Leiden: Brill, 2006. Print. Lane, George. Genghis Khan and Mongol Rule. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2004. Print. McLynn, Frank. Genghis Khan: His Conquests, His Empire, His Legacy. Boston, MA: Da Capo, a Member of the Perseus Group, 2015. Print. Weatherford, J. McIver. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. New York: Three Rivers, 2004.…

As brought out earlier, mathematical patterns are present here on earth, but they also appear in outer space too. The Milky Way Galaxy, for example, contains a near perfect mirror image of itself. This is prevalent since it has two major arms, Perseus and Scutum-Centaurus. In addition to mirror symmetry, the Milky Way Galaxy also contains logarithmic spirals similar in design to nautilus shells and sunflowers. These logarithmic spirals are present from the center of the galaxy and expand…

What are the qualities or characteristics of heroes? When I think of the word hero, I think of the extraordinary people who have superpowers and they always stand up and do good things. Heroes are someone who fights for justice and give hope to others who is selfless and willing to protect fellowmen from danger. The role models of society or inspiration to hopeless people. The age’s cultures have produced various kinds of heroes who represent the different characteristics and them also as a…

Vanessa Hernandez EDCI 5600: Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development Dr. Frederick Uy California State University of Los Angeles The title of the book is, The Hurried Child: growing up too fast too soon. The author, David Elkind, Ph. D., received an Honorary Doctorate in Science from Rhode Island College in 1987. He has been working as a professor in the Department of Child Development at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Dr. Elkind is well known for his work…

Abstract To be an efficacious leader, you must possess special skills. These special skills don’t come naturally but must be learned through education and experience. Although many theorists believe that the most effective leadership style is credited to genetics others argue that anyone can become a leader if they can learn the skills needed. There are many leaders that can demonstrate the many different skills needed to become an influential leader, one being Mohandas Gandhi. Gandhi was taught…

In the book, Bitches, Bimbos and Ballbreakers: The Guerrilla Girls Illustrated Guide to Female Stereotypes, I was very surprised by the "Tomboy" stereotype. When I think of a tomboy, I think of a girl who loves to play sports, doesn't mind getting down and dirty and may prefer to dress casual instead of wearing dresses or skirts. I have always thought of my own daughter as a tomboy. She would much rather throw on a pair of sweats, jeans or shorts instead of a dress and softball is her life! I…

History has few figures that are larger than life. One of these figures from history is Alexander the Great: conqueror of the Persian Empire, unrivaled on-field military tactician, and the distributor of Greek culture to the much of the known world. That being said, it would be difficult for a film to accurately depict all the major events that occurred in such a remarkable, individual’s life. This was the task undertaken by director Oliver Stone is his film, Alexander. Stone faced the problem…

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…

(Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, dirs., 1994, Buena Vista). Bradshaw synthesizes the works of Otto Rank and Edith Sullwold and creates descriptions of the mythical child in exile. This pattern is followed in the stories of Jesus, Moses, Buddha, and Perseus as well as Hamlet and Simba, the lion king. Using these two works, I felt I could use popular culture to help my students understand archetypes.” While Gavin explains how it compares she also makes the point that Simba and Hamlet are much the…

Odysseus was one of, if not the most, clever heroes in Greek mythology. Unlike other Greek heroes, such as, Heracles, Perseus, Theseus, Jason and Bellerophon, Odysseus relied on brains more than brawn. While still a mighty warrior, he is able to use his intelligence to accomplish things that many other heroes couldn’t, like inventing the Trojan horse. Naturally, due to Odysseus’s wisdom and intelligence, his patron god is Athena, the goddess of wisdom and battle. Odysseus is most famous for a…