Twelve Olympians

article by Judith Barringer, “The Temple of Zeus, Heroes, and Athletes,” explores alternate theories to the meaning of the scenes on the pediments of the Temple of Zeus, built ca. 470-456 BC. Each pediment displays different heroes and myths for the Olympian athletes to view before competition. Most scholars believe that the pediments are statements concerning hubris or dike, ethos, and arete. Barringer presents the ideas that the pediments are to inspire the athletes participating in the…

Have you ever played multiple games and always wondered why most of the have something that references Atlas? Have you Ever wondered who Atlas is? Well in this essay I will explain who Atlas is in Greek Mythology. Atlas was a Titan god of endurance. He was also identified as a god of astronomy because he was the first who instructed mankind in astronomical science which was basically used for navigation and measuring the seasons. It is said, in Library of History by Diodorus Siculus, that he…

Empires from 500 BCE all developed and changed over time. Many factors contributed to these developments and changes such as their geography and their leaders. Geography influences cultures, people, and agriculture. Greece and Rome had very different types of land even though they both shared the Mediterranean Sea. The land quality of Greece and Rome are quite different, as are the cultures and religions; leaders made an impact on the way these empires developed. First of all, the Mediterranean…

The characters in a story are the first thing that a reader will look upon if not the theme or the plot. As for the first six books of the Iliad, Homer introduced to us many characters both the mortals and the gods with each of their own personalities. These characters can be divided into three main groups; the Achaeans, the Trojans, and the Gods. Understanding the personalities of these characters and their struggles in achieving their goal may help us better in knowing the consequences of…

anything in return. Although Athena is best known for being the goddess of wisdom and war, she is also known for a woman role in society and doing acts of heroism. Athena has a lot of historical background on her because she was a memorable deity , Olympian, and powerful woman. Athena was commonly known as the goddess of wisdom and war. Zeus was Athena's father, and Metis the Titan was her mother. Athena's mother !Metis…

the Greek and Christianity Gods is that the Greek’s religion is polytheistic. They had a multitude of Gods which they worshipped, one for almost every aspect of life such as the goddess of wisdom Athena and Ares the god of war . Apart from the twelve Olympians there are a number of other gods and goddesses as well as mythical creatures.The Christian belief is that of Monotheistic. Christians believe in one God and the doctrine of the Trinity God existing in three persons, the Farther, Son and…

Ares is the Greek god of war. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Hera. In Greek literature, he often represents the physical or violent and untamed aspect of war, in contrast to his sister the armored Athena, whose functions as a goddess of intelligence include military strategy and generalship. The Greeks were ambivalent toward Ares: although he embodied the physical valor necessary for success in war, he was a dangerous force, "overwhelming, insatiable in battle,…

discord, and the father of two children: Phobos, the god of fear, and Deimos, the god of terror. However, despite all the negativity surrounding Ares, he personifies the bravery and courage necessary for military success; and, being one of the Twelve Olympians, he was still more or less a respected god. Either way, the character of Ares, the mythos surrounding him, and the role he plays says something about Ancient Greece’s ambivalence towards the subject of war. Despite the major influence of…

Ancient Greece is one of the most fascinating time eras. It left behind concepts to build the foundation of what we call “western civilization.” Smart Greeks were very loyal to their gods and goddesses since they were believed to control the sun, the moon, and the workings of nature. In the following paragraphs I will be writing about the Trojan War, Mount Olympus, the ancient Olympics, the Greek goddess Nemesis, and the Greek god Hades. All of these things are the things that will be…

All About Clubfoot - Kristi Yamaguchi's Story Kristi Yamaguchi was born with clubfoot. Little did her family know she would overcome it, become famous, and become an Olympian. “Skating brought out a side of Kristi that I didn’t think she had in her,”said Kristi’s mom (Savage 61). First off, clubfoot is a deformity where the foot or feet are twisted out of shape or position (Alexander 290). Drugs, smoking, disease, and an infection during the pregnancy, and most of the time, heredity, can cause…