Tartarus

Thomas Impoco Ms Raker Period 2 19 May 2017 Pallas: Titan god of warfare and warcraft The Greeks believed that every natural phenomenon in the world occurred because of gods - humanoid creatures that are on a higher plane of existence. They used the idea of gods because science back then couldn't explain the natural phenomena happening around them. The belief of the existence of gods had it's own history, which was very complex and in depth. One big part of the history was the Titans. they…

Introduction In Greek mythology, Zeus was known as the god of the sky and weather, or the sender of thunder. He overthrew his father, Cronus, and became the supreme leader of the gods. His golden throne was on the highest summit of Mount Olympus showing his superiority and respect from all gods and mortals (Mortal kings would boast that they were descendants of Zeus). While his well known weapon was the thunderbolt which he hurls at the ones who displeases or defies him, he also possesses a…

I was born in 1100 BC in Greece (making me 3,113 years old), along with my little sister Emmalisanine Keres (3,028 years). I started transcendence (basically the process of learning magic and becoming immortal as a result) in 1538 AD. I lived in Tartarus for around 130 years and re-emerged in September of 1666 in London. After a few centuries I decided to stop causing accidents and start fixing them. I became a Hunter, and am currently one of the leading Hunters in England. I'm also in the…

While some people think of myths and mythology as just meaningless stories, they can actually be something that brings people together. Mythology is a field of study that is neglected in our high school, and even our college educational systems. The definition of mythology is a body or collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors,and heroes. The term “a people” refers to a culture. This means that, per this definition, two cultures can have…

down a tunnel where they eventually see the abyss from Percy's dreams. Annabeth and Percy are worried that Grover will end up in that pit. Then, Grover hits a rock, and his broken shoes fall off. Annabeth notices they're heading for the entrance to Tartarus. They hastily get out of this path and continue to find Hades in his palace. Once in the palace, they meet Hades's wife, Persephone. The palace guards let them in, and Percy catches a look of Hades for the first time. Percy tells Hades to…

notable appearances in western (German) and Chinese cosmology. As the myth of Pieces creation goes, After the Greek gods of Olympus has successfully conquered the Titans and Giants, imprisoning them in the underworld, mother earth (Gaia) had sex with Tartarus, which resulted in the birth of the monster Typhoon. She then released Typhoon to attack the gods. In one version of the story, Aphrodite with her son Eros hid near the river Euphrates. When she saw Typhoon coming she got scared and called…

Laila Tatum Mrs. Beachler World History 09 March 2016 The Greek Heroic Period The Greek Heroic Period spans roughly from 1200–750 B.C.E(Thirlwall).Greek heroes were, and continue to be, an important part of Ancient Greece, because of their supernatural accomplishments, mental, and physical strength. In addition to that, heroes are significant because they served as role models for the Greeks, but also expressed their own personal struggles; like private doubts, and accepting fate. The…

Kaylee Argo Ms. DeGreef English IV 10 March 2017 The Tales of Greek Gods and Goddesses “Slay the monster Medusa and bring me her head,” said the king to a poor, yet valiant young Perseus (D’aulaire 114). It was his plot to get rid of the boy, so he could marry his mother. No man had set out to kill Medusa and come back alive, until Perseus. The tales of the Greek gods and goddesses are intertwined in history. They have been recited by many different cultures and told many different ways. That…

Roman and Greek Mythology What is mythology? According to Merriam-Webster, mythology is: “The myths dealing with the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people” (Merriam Webster Dictionary). The Roman and Greek religions were a central part of the lives of the Roman and Greek peoples. These two vastly different cultures were unified through their similarities in the religions. Both cultures considered themselves as highly religious and thought being highly religious would…

Why does nobody talk about how monsters go through puberty? Afterall, everyone has a monster…When I was a kid, monsters only existed within the confinements underneath my bed; they hid in the closet and possessed the bodies of dolls whose frames were too weak to support them. Monsters lurked in the shadows of the night, waiting for the lights to turn off so they could creep alongside the bed, turning dreams into nightmares. I was told children weren’t allowed to roam alone after nightfall…