Twelve Olympians

“It’s better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.” This is a quote from former track and field Olympian, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. In other words, by preparing and staying determined to accomplish a goal, one won’t regret a thing. But is this always the case? How much time and effort is considered to be fully prepared for something? Is it possible for someone to get too caught up in preparation and emotion to forget all means of reality? In The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe…

Artemis On the island of Ortygia, Lato and Zeus gave birth to a Greek goddess and gave her the name of Artemis. Following her birth, her twin brother Apollo was born. As Artemis matured, she began to appear more appealing. The virgin goddess was admired by many men and gods. She was pure and guarded her virginity vigorously. If one did not act upon a deed she had granted she would grow antagonized and lose ones composure. She was given seven nymphs to protect her. Artemis, whose Roman name is…

wives (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). Those from richer families would have an assortment of toys such as dolls, rattles, tops, swings and many other items. Those from poorer families would have pets such as dogs and pigs. Girls reached puberty at ages twelve or thirteen, the point at which they were considered adults and could marry (Bryne,…

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…

Tumbling Into the Olympics There are over 4.5 million registered cheerleaders across the world. (“History of Cheerleading”) I was one of those cheerleaders for the last six years. The hard work and dedication it takes to withstand the toll of this sport requires a determined spirit and a withstanding soul. Cheerleading has continued to show its extreme popularity among young women and men not only in the United States, but also across the world with a constantly growing number of countries that…

He had failed a psychology course that had caused him to be ineligible to participate in the winter indoor track season, but his performance in Spring made him a favorite for the Olympics. He competed at the Olympics and was one of the twelve African Americans on the Olympic track team. While at the games, Owens won four gold medals: 100-meter sprint, 200-meter sprint, long jump, and 400-meter relay. He was also able to break his own world record When Owens returned to the united states…

Adversity has the destructive capabilities of a wrecking ball. It can swing through our lives with little to no resistance and obliterate our will power. In the face of adversity is when one 's true character comes to light. We are left with the decision to either crumble before its weight or fend it off and establish ourselves as the gods of our own destiny. Adversity gives rise to heroism or cowardice. Achilleus confronts his adversities and overcomes them with the sheer power of his will…

Greek mythology is the religion of the ancient Greeks. It was a group of myths and lessons that the ancient Greeks created. Roman mythology is a series of stories that represent ancient Rome’s creation. These two mythologies came about around the same time period, and were are parallel to each other religions and traditions. Each one have gods and goddesses, an afterlife, and a relationship with mortals, or humans. They are the same, but how they explain their religions are completely different.…

Vengeance in Beowulf One of the most important elements in Anglo-Saxon society is the adherence to the heroic code. This code values bravery, courage, glory, and fame in a warrior. If a warrior could demonstrate these qualities perfectly, he was considered a hero. However, heroism in Beowulf is not spontaneous actions, but instead, it is a product of seeking revenge for a wrongdoing. This pattern of vengeance gives warriors an opportunity to prove themselves as heroes and keeps the tribe…

throughout his lifetime, from which legends were formed. His first known tale was of the Titanomachy, which established his ability to foresee the future, and his family connections to Iapetus (his father) and his siblings. As well, “When Zeus and the Olympian gods rebelled against the Titans, Prometheus sided with the gods and thus won their favor” (“Prometheus” Myths Encyclopedia). So, when after the war most of the Titans were imprisoned in Tartaros, Prometheus was an exception thanks to his…