Theban kings in Greek mythology

“Greek myth is so much a part of the fabric of our consciousness, of our unconscious really, that we scarcely notice” (Foster, 1). When thinking the word myth, our minds automatically think of the distant Greek and Roman myths fabricated on the shores of the Mediterranean thousands of years ago. We think of legends told as a kid; fables of strength, love, courage, adventure, and naturally almighty gods and goddesses. A myth “is a story which is not „true‟ and which involves (as a rule)…

What are Thanatos and Eros, are they the Greek Gods of death and love in mythology? Are they a symbol representing a hidden culture, are they theories? I wondered the same thing myself as I discovered these foils. These contrasting words are actually two theories created by a man known as Sigmund Freud but who is this man you might ask? Sigmund Freud is (well was) born Sigmund Schlomo Freud, he was born may 6, 1856. Freud was born in Moravia, Austria but oddly enough he had Jewish…

follows a pattern towards succession. This twelve step journey has been conducted by Joseph Campbell, after studying the methods used in endless stories towards a hero’s success. One epic showing this is The Odyssey, written by Homer, with the ancient greek hero, Odysseus, following his bumpy path towards home after leaving to fight the Trojan war. While, in the film, Moana, the hero Moana overcomes her obstacles to acquire the heart of Te Fiti to help the people of her land. Throughout their…

This name tag belonged to Dave Tarantino, a navy physician that was in the Pentagon when the hijacked plane hit. He was working in a different section of the office when the plane hit, so he went to the damaged part of the building to look for people in need of help. Working with Navy Captain David Thomas, they rescued Jerry Henson, who was trapped under debris. As soon as they were safely out of the building, Tarantino was ready to go back in to help any other injured people. Thomas, having…

In the book Legend by Marie lu is about a boy and girl called Day and June, Day is a kid with lots of street smarts and scored a 1500/1500 but the government said that he scored a 675/1500. Day and June are later best friends in the story. Day lives in one of the poor sectors were the plague is a common issue. While the people in the first class, like June is living in a beautiful apartment spending life swimming in money. Days brother is infected with the plague Day has to get a vaccine before…

Cleopatra Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator was born in 69 B.C, in Alexandria, Egypt, to the strong-ruling Pharaoh, Ptolemy XII and his wife Cleopatra V Tryphaena, who was possibly his half-sister. She later died in 30 B.C. At first, she ruled ancient Egypt alongside her brothers Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV. Due to her greediness of power, she was forced to leave Egypt, but returned with an army she rose to defeat her brother Ptolemy XIV, to reclaim the throne and the title of Pharaoh.…

his arrows. It shows that the god can cause the disease and prevent it. One of Apollo’s most important daily tasks is move the sun across the sky. In addition, Apollo is oracular god that he provides prophecy to people in Delphi. In the Oedipus the King, the plague is spread in the city of Thebes, so Oedipus “found one cure: [he] acted at once. [He] sent Creon, [his] wife’s own brother, to Delphi – Apollo the Prophet’s oracle – to learn when [he] might do or…

Prometheus is believed to be a Titan from ancient Greek Mythology that when translated means forethought. He was very intelligent and clever and did what he wanted no matter what he was told. He is known for giving the power of fire and metalwork to humans. After which he was punished for, by Zeus for giving the powers to humans. He was then tied to a rock and every day an eagle ate his liver, but he was immortal, so each night his liver would grow back, and the eagle would return. Equality…

Philomel Philomela was a the Princess of Athens and daughter of Pandion. Pandion was king of Athens. She was minor figure in Greek mythology. The Pandion had two daughter one is Philomela and other is Procne. Procne married Tereus. Tereus was king of Thrace. She went to live with him in Thrace. After five year, Procne wanted to see her sister Philomela. Thrace agreed, so he go to Athens for bring Philomela. Tereus see Philomela. Philomela is so beautiful that he raped her. Then he cut her tongue…

and the way how they handle thing during their stories. Achilles is the most powerful warrior of all the Greeks and the best fighter. Achilles is obsessed with his personal glory. He takes offense easily and reacts with anger when his pride is injured. When he prides is injured, he abandons his comrades and pray that the Trojans kill his comrades, all because of his leader of the Greek…