The Seafarer

Greenland he sailed off course and reached the Americas around A.D. 1000; this is notably four centuries earlier than Columbus’s voyage. It is also common to forget Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer for whom America is named after. Vespucci was a Florentine seafarer who is lauded for acknowledging North America and South America as two continents. It is important to interject here that Columbus’s primary intention was to open up European trade routes in India, but he docked in the Caribbean and…

MARITIME PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY The importance of the oceans and seas are essential to running a trade that can bring improvement economy of a country, for trade in goods globally and maritime transport activities. International trade has been increasing the number of negative impact of the increase in the exposure and vulnerability of international shipping. These problems have caused a potential target for piracy, armed robbery and other crimes (Rodrigue, 2013 as cited in United Nation,…

Athena’s mother was Metis, the goddess of wisdom and prudence and the first wife of Zeus. She is the half-sister of Hermes, Hephaestus, Apollo and Artemis, Dionysus, and the despised Ares. Athena is one of the granddaughters of Cronus. She is also the cousin of Persephone and the niece of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Poseidon, and Hades (D’Aulaire 34,2). She is thought to have no children nor love life (Britannica 3). Poseidon is the sea god, an Olympian god, and one of the sons of Cronus and Rhea…

Without a doubt, classical Greek myths were created as a means to explain traditions, beliefs, and natural phenomena of archaic Greek society. Although Greek myths seem ancient to the current era, their concepts, and terminology continue to exist and are evident in modern society. In fact, the myths are prevalent in nearly every aspect of modern society due to the extensive reaches and capabilities of corporations. Able to interact with people worldwide, companies spread Greek ideas with the…

Counter-Reformation. Due to both the success of the Dutch Republic and the rebellion against the Catholic Church, Dutch art was generally more materialistic, everyday-life centered, and focused on wealth, as the Dutch enjoyed massive success as bankers and as seafarers. Many of these elements are incorporated into this painting, giving the viewer an intimate look into this woman’s life, including symbols to hint at the situation, and using details to enhance the meaning. In the painting, the…

Poseidon was the greek God of the sea. He is also known as Neptune in Rome methodology. He was originally a top God of Mount. Olympus. But, he spent the greatest amount of time in his province of water.Poseidon was the sibling to his two brothers, Hades and Zeus. Their parents were Cronus and Rhea. They were titans, children of the Primeval deities Uranus and Gaea. Cronus and Rhea were siblings. They wed and had 6 children, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Hades,Poseidon, and Zeus. While Cronus parent…

Pippi Longstocking and Beowulf are essentially heroes of the same society. As seafarers from southern Sweden, the two grew up in similar environments, though different time periods. What was once a warrior society still has high regard for heroic traits such as courage and strength, and still tells the stories of famed and bold heroes. While both Pippi and Beowulf are flawed in their pride they are also powerful heroes for the same reason. Their self-confidence and mental strength stems from…

"There is but only one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy" (Camus 1). This pale phrase prescribes to humanity 's countless efforts to unearth depression 's panacea; purpose. Without a clear meaning to live, those lost stare as the skeletal hand ticks towards demise, awaiting their final hour as the pendulum scythes back and forth. The title of the literary biography…

“... Kahiki - Hawaiian name for Tahiti but also the name of a mythical faraway land, home to various ancestors, sorcerers, and gods” (Thompson 275). As I read this line, I knew I had picked the right book. One of my favorite movies, Moana, revolves around Polynesian culture and the myths of the island of Tahiti. I always wanted to learn more about her ethnicity and heritage; this book provided me with a great variety of information. Christina Thompson’s book Sea People: The Puzzle of the…

under our noses, so we need to notice these mistakes and victories, and take a look, a very good look, at a history of the Nordic countries. The Viking Age ( approx. 800 - 1050 AD ) This was a time where the countries we know today were pagan seafarers, that sailed along raiding and trading with other countries. Sweden, Denmark, and Norway were just one country that we call Scandinavia. Iceland was just a viking settlement, and…