Essays on Goddess

Reason Why the Israelites Desired for a King

Samuel grew older and thus, appointed his son to lead the Israelites. However, the sons did not adhere to his leadership skills since they were dishonest as well as accepted bribe in the long run. The depiction of the sons in line with perverted justice scared the Israelites and thus, demanded for an alternative leader. Furthermore, the Israelites pose and demanded for an epitome leader so as to be like the neighboring nations which has kings as well. The people feared that since Samuel was growing older, they risk being attacked by the surrounding nations and thereby, demanded for ...

A rhetorical analysis can be termed as an art of persuasion that analyzes the different elements or strategies applied by an author for the purpose of communicating his or her massage to the existing audience and to persuade the readers. Honesty is an important virtue that forms part of the human life. Honesty is a moral value encouraged by many people in homes and organizations. It may not be easy for a person to tell the truth about something, but honesty is one of the building blocks in the creation and maintaining relationships. William Damon, in his essay, "The ...

The universe itself created the gods.

The Titans came first. Olympus. Olympus was located at a region above the mountains of the earth, commonly thought of in Mt. Olympus.

The Seasons

Ambrosia Nectar (see chart)

Lesser Gods

Aphrodite Ares god of love

Hymen

Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera and wife to Hercules. Ganymede Iris The Graces—three of them, he daughters of Zeus and Eurynome. The Muses (goddesses of the arts)—they are nine of them, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, companions of Apollo. Some mortals went to Mount Olympus, and some achieved god status. Gods of the Waters Poseidon Ocean ruled the great river, husband to Tethys. ...

The Lament for Prince Peer of the Sun, of The Lament for Prince Kusakabe, is among the earliest poetic works of Kakinomoto no Hitomaro that have survived until modern days. The poem, which is an elegy in form, was originally intended to commemorate the late Japanese crown prince Kusakabe, a successor of the emperor Tenmu. The beginning lines of the poem point to the place of Kusakabe’s temporary burial palace and express the poem’s relation to the mourning period following Kusakabe’s premature death. The first meaningful section of the poem is a clear allusion to Japanese ...

Sustainable production refers to the process of creation of goods and services while ensuring that the energy and natural resources are conserved, pollution is minimized, economically viable. Also, the product has to meet the health and safety standards of the employees and as well the end users (Jabbour, 2015). All industries are striving to ensure that the damages to the environment are maintained at minimal levels possible. The cosmetic industry is one of the areas that have large manufacturing plants and use of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment and the final users. There are deliberate efforts ...

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Introduction

In international business, the organizations also need to consider cultural and social values at individual levels in the present competitive business environment (Mandják et al., 2016; Weinzimmer & Esken, 2016). In this context, China is evidently one of the topmost cradles of civilizations in the world to take into account for a case study. The history of this East Asian nation is really astounding. The People’s Republic of China has developed to become one of the top world powers today, named among the G5 + ...

The Greco-Roman myth is characterized by familial power struggles which mean that power structure was primarily hereditary as power revolved around one family. Familial power structures are reflected by the way Zeus allocated responsibilities to his sons and daughters. The gods, such as Zeus father, killed their sons for fear that they would usurp them while there were also incidences where gods would be dethroned from power. The Greco-Roman myth reflects the way power struggles interfere with the functioning of the society and the extent to which those in authority are willing to go in sustaining their authority and ...

A wonderful experience was enjoyed through an art known as Sarasiruha. It was very much like what we have learned from our pages of study, because I believe that it something that is very important, and a sacred tribute to our study, whether the goddess is of every belief or not. It is a sacred art of a people. There are some songs that we have associated with learning. Sir Edward Elgar’s (1837-1934) “Pomp and Circumstance” is played at a graduation ceremony on high school level, and it is always moving. (Composers, 2016). Our ABC song, actually taken ...

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Introduction Vampires are mythical creatures that appear in ancient folklores. Most cultures have their own version of the vampire although they share a common characteristic; that is, the lust for human blood. There is no particular gender to the vampire character. Male and female vampires do exists even in ancient literatures, making the vampire one of the most gender neutral characters. The depiction of the female vampire in human culture, however, is an interesting way of looking into the development of women, particularly on how society views women and their social status over the course of time. ...

Introduction

Sexuality and Christianity - often these two topics are opposed. This is not surprising because the negative attitude towards sexual relations and sex-phobia, fear in relation to sexuality, negative attitudes towards sexuality accompany the entire history of the Christian churches. One theory of the fall of humanity says that the sin of Adam and Eve was that they have entered into a sexual relationship. (Kamitsuka, M.D., 2010, p.26) In turn, the Christian asceticism tried to instill in Christians a feeling of contempt for their own corporeality (by the way, another theory Fall states that "leather garments" that God gave ...

The object that I chose to observe is the head of Athena. Athena was one of the Greek goddess. Athena was a goddess of courage, wisdom, inspiration and civilization. The Head of Athena belong to a large statue. However, only the head remains. The front part was damaged that necessitated repairing it. However, the nose is still missing. The information board in front of the statue indicates that the curving may have been sculpted in City of Pergamon which was a wealth city based on the technical details and stylistic details. The object caught my eye because of the ...

Material Marble

Technique Doric Parthenon: Gallery of Images Description of the work of art. The Parthenon which was constructed between 447-432 BC during the height of the Athenian Empire. It was a Doric style, post and lintel temple that was made up of a rectangular floor that had a series of low setting steps on each side. The Architects incorporated the Doric ration of 9:4. The Doric design also consisted of a series of Triglyphs and metopes that were situated on the entablature or the roof. The metopes were accompanied by a panel that was made up of a relief sculpture. ...

During ancient times, the Greeks would turn to the gods for advice and intervention when presented with a problem whether it was to bring the rain to save their crops so that their families could eat or in the case of Oresteia, to decide whether or not a person accused of murder was truly guilty. The goddess they often turned to for guidance was the goddess Themis whose “ability to foresee the future enabled her to become one of the oracles at Delphi, which in turn led to her establishment as the goddess of divine justice” (Swatt, “Themis, Goddess ...

Greeks and Mesopotamians are well known for their myths about gods and how they affect the human existence and can determine your fate. Shared amongst them also are epic tales of heroic demigods and mortals who with great courage, help from the gods and bravery defeat many obstacles. The aim of this study is to examine the heroic qualities of two characters of Greek and Mesopotamian mythology; Gilgamesh and Odysseus. Special attention will be taken to ascertain how alike and different they were and what these heroic exploits teaches us about the ideals and expectations of Greek and Mesopotamian ...

The Name of the Class

Cross-Cultural Experiences in the movie “Outsourced” The customs and cultures of India were developed by the country’s traditions that date back almost a few thousands of years. The significance most of these cultural behavior and traditions have in the people of India can be elusive to the average American. For instance, the picture of Kaali (the goddess of destruction), carrying the severed head of a man, hung on the wall of Todd’s (the protagonist) bedroom, is quite a disconcerting picture for the average American. But in India, it is a picture of relief. Similarly, the intermittent animal ( ...

Analysis of Sphinx

The Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030–1650 B.C.) was a period of significant transformation in ancient Egypt. It was during this period that older cultural principles and artistic conventions revived. The changes that characterize the Middle Kingdom 1 can be seen in its architecture, culture, jewelry, literature, paintings and reliefs. The focus of the essay is to analyze the “Sphinx of King Senwosret” from Thebes, Karnak temple in Dynasty 12 and describe the artwork visually. It looks behind the political or symbolic meaning and why the Sphinx a really important symbol.

Sphinx of King Senwosret III

Sphinx of King Senwosret dates back to 1878–1840 ...

Introduction

Myths and legends played a vital role in the progression of culture of the great civilizations of in the ancient world. In today’s ideological contemporaries, the role of myths to a specific culture fascinated scholars for ages and several theoretical approaches were attributed to understanding the context of myths. In this discussion Eastern mythology will be explored specifically the myth of the creation of the universe and Japan. Exploring the mythological context of creation employs the feminist and anthropological theoretical underpinnings. In addition, referencing other literatures to explain how the Japanese society makes use of the myth, its ...

Witchcraft can be defined as the use and application of magical powers typically obtained from sorcery or evil spirits in performing unbelievable things. Or it can as well be defined as the invocation and exercise of alleged powers which are supernatural in nature in controlling events or people with the involvement of magic or sorcery. Therefore, a witch can be described as an individual who performs these supernatural scenes. In most cases, the unavoidable element of witchcraft is the infliction of painful feeling to one party in efforts of satisfying the wants of the other party. These painful inflictions ...

Analysis of Poems by Seamus Heaney

Analysis of Poems by Seamus Heaney

Blackberry – Picking is a poem by Seamus Heaney, dedicated to Philip Hobsbaum. The poem is a description of Heaney’s childhood down memory lane. It describes his favorite activity of blackberry – picking in August, during harvest time. This, he liked to do along with his friend. The blackberry picking highlights the importance of struggle in everybody’s lives. The very beautiful berries are not left to rejoice in their beauty. They are soon converted into stinking wine, which represents the different facets of life, thus submerging the beauty of the blackberry. Heaney tries ...

Introduction

Poseidon, who was referred to as the god of the sea, earth shaker and tamer of horse has several love interests. One of them was Demeter, who was a fair-haired goddess of agriculture, and was depicted as a blond goddess that has the ability to grow the crops. According to the Greek mythology, Demeter was one among the most generous goddess among the Olympian goddess. She who often showed empathy towards humans, and for that she was most revered. Demeter has a lovely daughter, named Persephone, whom she fiercely protects. However, was later abducted into the underworld by Hanes ...

Question 1

In the United States a man who intentionally has his penis and testicles cut off would be considered crazy by most people and in need of hormonal and psychological therapy by a small minority. Yet, though the hijras provoke ambivalence in many Indians, they are considered neither crazy nor candidates for therapeutic intervention. There are mythological and structural reasons for the reason. The removal of the penis and the testicles among the hijras makes you a goddess who has the capacity to bless and curse. In the book “Neither Man or Woman”, the hijra community members are not considered ...

“Paganism” is an extremely unclear term that appeared in church circles to refer to the pre-Christian era where people had diverse religious worldviews. Those were beliefs of primitive tribes, pre-Christian beliefs of the Slavs, Finns, Germans, Celts and pre-Islamic religion of the Tatars. In East Slavic paganism there can be found all the stages that were intrinsic to other pagan cults that existed in other nations. The ancient extant sources testify the worship of the ancient Slavs to objects and phenomena. The worship of, for example, stones, trees, groves was the important constituent of those beliefs. The cult of ...

The arts reflects the society and the thought process of who creates them. The sculpture of any civilizations is closely associated with its architecture and culture. The temples, sculpture, and pottery incorporated a fundamental principle of the culture and era when they were made. The purpose of the essay is to compare “The Statue of Zeus at Olympia” Vs “Mandala of Shiva and Shakti” and assess as to how they are similar and dissimilar in their looks and usage.

Mandala of Shiva and Shakti

The meaning of the term “mandala” means circle, and it refers to a plan the cosmos vision. In the middle ...

Titian’s and Peter Paul Rubens’s Venus and Adonis

The essay looks at Rubens and Titian version of Venus and Adonis and makes a comparison of their style. While Rubens and Titian version of Venus and Adonis, Rubens’s picture is typically Baroque. Rubens was greatly influenced by Titian and copied his version of Venus and Adonis. The story behind Venus and Adonis is derived from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The goddess Venus is shown clinging to her mortal lover, the handsome young Adonis, whom she is infatuated with. Venus attempts to stop her lover from going hunting. But hunting is a passion with Adonis and he knew that it ...

Shintoism and Buddhism in Japanese History

Before the spread of today’s religion, the early civilizations had different views as to how they could explain the things around them. Some would say it is the work of spirits who dwell upon plants, animals and inanimate objects while others believe in the intervention of divine beings who created the world prior to mankind. While some of these early beliefs have been forgotten in favor of newer religions, there are countries where early beliefs played heavily in the formation of the nation and even triggered a conflict to occur when a new religion was introduced to the ...

Introduction

The essay chooses works of art in the Museum’s collection belonging to different periods. These include ancient as well as modern examples of art and architecture from different geographical locations.

Art from 200 to 1000 - 6th–7th century

Camel with Packboards and Baggage The Bactrian camel is about 11 inches in height and is exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum. Made of Earthenware with pigment, the camel carries the right proportions and has been carefully modeled. It is captured in a movement and as it is about to take the next step. Except for the packboard, there is no other object or ornament on the camel. The ...

Poseidon was a great Greek god whose purpose was to protect all the waters of the earth and was also referred to as the god of the seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams and all water bodies . Myths have it that Poseidon had immense power over water and could cause natural disasters such as floods, storms, rough seas as well as cause water to spring from the earth. Poseidon used the trident as his weapon of choice and was considered the second most powerful god, a purpose he accomplished with his weapon. The term blue planet is used to describe ...

Ishtar Gate was built in Babylon in 575 BC, during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar and is a great arch of bricks, covered with bright blue enamel. Arch walls are decorated with sacred animals, dragons and bulls, which the Babylonians considered satellites of the gods. Fragments of the gate are now in various museums around the world: in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, the Louvre, in New York, Chicago; in Boston reliefs of lions, dragons and bulls are stored; in Detroit, at the Museum of Fine Arts, relief of sirrush is stored. A copy of the Ishtar Gate in Iraq is ...

The poem opens with Juno who is the supreme goddess and who is angry. Aeneas is going away from Troy because of its destructions by the Greeks. He recuperates his strength and his remaining men and sets on a journey towards Italy in order to set up a new home. Juno is angry because she favors Carthage and there is an ancient prophecy saying that the Trojan race will one day ruin this city. The trip has many dangers on the way and Juno is also angry at Trojans because Paris announced that Venus is the most beautiful goddess ...

Odysseus’ Voyage home would not have been possible without the assistance and support of the goddess Athena. Throughout Homer’s Odyssey, she plays an integral role in guiding the epic hero home and bringing him to victory in his final battle to be with his family. While she and Odysseus share many traits, such as cleverness, guile, and prowess in war, in Book XVIII we see her acting to manipulate the situation at hand more than at any other moment in the story. The reason for this is that she alone knows the outcome of the impending battle against ...

Tuatha De Danann

According to legend the Tuatha De Danann were the rulers of Ireland’s fifth age. They consisted of two groups. The gods and the humans. The humans worked the land, while the gods were the artisans. When they arrived they burnt their ships to represent their determination in staying in their new land. They defeated the Fir Bolgs, who were the rulers during Ireland’s fourth age. Nuada king of the Tuatha lost his arm in the battle and had to give up his power. This is because they believed that a person could not be king unless he ...

Staring with the story of Odyssey by Homer, Lord has intervened in various circumstances. Odysseus went for a Trojan War where they left with victory. Like many other Greek warriors, Odysseus consulted a goddess who told him that he will win the war. Mysteriously Odysseus won the war of Trojan where many other warriors fell. The Trojan War was a war of treachery and in many cases the warriors didn’t have any clue of their fate. Odysseus however, through the intervention of goddess was able to survive from that Great War. At this point, the reader can observe ...

Introduction

Different art pieces convey unique idea of the artist and aims to address the viewer through the visual representation of artistic image. However, the interpretation of the piece of art can vary significantly among the viewers. This phenomenon stems from the different factors, like personal vision, set of values, perception of art piece, cultural background, and knowledge. One of the art pieces that contains a disguised meaning is the Study for the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building created in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the painter with diverse cultural background that combines Greek, ...

Picture out: an abstract figure of a woman wearing a long white veil covering her face; her many hands holding various weapons. Her pose is ready to assault anyone who dares mock her strength. The body is grotesque and heavily mutilated; the chest is ripped open, while the thighs and legs somehow reflect the reality, the feet are made up of wiggly cords connected to each other. Another miniature image of a woman on the left, dressed in white yet bare starting from the hips up to the legs. Her face is still semi-covered with thin strips of red ...

There have been dozens of amazing and fascinating cultures that have existed throughout history, many still exist today, while others fell or faded in the past. Cultures all across the globe introduce people to unique and diverse traditions, social norms, laws and belief systems. Religion has always played a huge role within cultures. Some are more familiar than others. The Ancient Greeks are remarked for their art, architecture and philosophy, but their Gods have, also, been adopted into the modern paradigm. The Greek pantheon of Gods has been popularized in literature, television and film. However, there are other pantheons ...

In “Courtly Love,” Zizek examines the way knight-lady romance was widely ritualized in Europe’s Middle Ages (Zizek 1). The text explores the “courtly love” notion and claims that people began grasping libidinal aspects of courtly love during a period when masochistic couples and masochism emerged. Helen of Troy is a story inspired by Greek mythology and it suggests that Helen was the most beautiful woman of her time. The Trojan War was triggered when Paris abducted her from King Menelaus. She was portrayed as the daughter of Leda and god Zeus. In Zazek’s “Courtly Love,” the woman ...

Introduction

Throughout the history the issue of gender inequality was one of the main topics of debates in different cultures, especially in such areas as art, literature and, of course mythology. In most cultures men were portrayed as very powerful and strong, while women played a role of subservient creatures. The purpose of this research paper is to discover in a deeper detail the place and the role of women in Greek mythology. Despite the fact that historically women were always portrayed in a negative light and usually accompanied men, in Greek mythology female characters were as important as male ...

Introduction

Parthenon's symmetrical and idealistic architecture is the result of the continuous changes of styles and ideologies in the past (see fig. 1); despite the ruined state in the modern age, Parthenon temple still continues to be the role model for all architects throughout the world. The role of the Parthenon was not only limited for priests’ rituals and to appease the deities of the Olympus. Historically, the Parthenon itself was the center of the commercial and civic activity of the ancient Greeks since many people visited the temple to worship to their Gods and this was also the perfect ...

In this paper I will do the near impossible and try to analyze the remains of the architecture of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (320-650 BCE). Analyzing the remains in terms of Art History is nearly impossible because there is nothing left outside, but some foundations that consist of piles of rocks. These are most likely the bases of the temple’s columns. The site only has one actual column that is still intact. Although, it looks as though it has been pieced together with scrap. A number of artists have created their interpretations of what they believed ...

The Statue of Liberty is a historical sculpture that is situated on the Liberty Island, Upper New York Bay in the New York City, United States of America. The statue is 93 meters tall, and it was designed between 1834 and 1904 by a French sculptor known as Auguste Bartholdi (Rhoades 2013). The main aim of designing this statue was to present it as a gift to the United States of America as a gift from the people of France. The statue is designed to resemble Libertas, who was the Roman goddess of freedom with rob on her head ...

Question 1

A few instances where Mycenaean show their respect for female gods include a scenario where Zeus, a god, marries his sister who later becomes the goddess of childbirth and marriage. Another female, Hestia, is made the mother of the home and taught humans how to build houses (Linda 61). Lastly, Demeter became the goddess of grain and taught humans how to plant corn.

Question 2

According to Greeks, human development was classified into five stages. For instance, the Golden Age. The golden age is the only age that was under the reign of Cronus. The humans of this age were made ...

Brutality is a set of cruel acts a dominant individual or group perpetrates on others, often denying their basic human rights. Brutality originates from a person’s selfish desire to achieve his or her desire at the expense of the freedom and happiness of others. For instance, when slavery was common in America, a master would severely punish his slaves by flogging and putting them to starve. The slaves did not even enjoy the basic human rights which the ordinary Americans were enjoying. Similarly, in a group level, brutality occurs at a wider level when one group wants to ...

Proposal

Thesis Statement: In the 1930s years, China was a divided country and got through significant changes both in politic and social spheres. One of such changes was the increased role of women. Chinese society, however, was in its critical times; established principles of the patriarchal society came into conflict with the rising of women’s status. That was especially challenging for the female representatives of the lower class. The Goddess tells the story of one of such women, struggling and poor, forced to work as a prostitute in order to provide better living for her little son. For him, ...

Introduction

Different art pieces convey unique idea of the artist and aims to address the viewer through the visual representation of artistic image. However, the interpretation of the piece of art can vary significantly among the viewers. This phenomenon stems from the different factors, like personal vision, set of values, perception of art piece, cultural background, knowledge, and tons of other individual indicators. During the present research the piece of art that has to be analyzed is Study for The Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building created by Constantino Brumidi, the painter with diverse ...

The Venus of Willendorf is one of the ancient and most popular Upper Paleolithic female sculptures. It was discovered by Josef Szombathyin in 1908 when investigating the settlements that belonged to the local Gravettians. It was found in Willendorf, Lower Austria near Krems, about 10 meters above River Danube (Skye 79). Just like other Paleolithic works of art, is not clear when the sculpture was made even when estimated. Researchers have differed on this issue. Some have dated it to approximately 30 000 BCE (Gilgamesh 503). On the other hand, there are those who maintain that it was made ...

China Mid-Autumn Festival August 15th of the lunar calendar is the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in China. The mid - Autumn Festival is the second most important festival after the Spring Festival for the Chinese people. Every year when the holiday comes, people return home from all over the world to meet their families and have dinner with them. The mid-Autumn Festival in China is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunisolar month. The festival is the second most important festival after the Spring Festival for the Chinese people. Every year when the holiday comes people return ...

Both the Grave Naiskos of Apollonia and the Portrait of Antonia Minor appear to be sculptures that were done after the death of the female subjects they depict. The Grave Naiskos of Apollonia as stated by the Getty Museum website is an Athenian grave monument dating from around 100 B.C., while the Portrait of Antonia Minor is a cameo believed to have been carved after the death of Antonia Minor, mother of the fourth Roman emperor, Claudius, in A.D. 37. Both of these art works functions as forms of commemoration. Both of these sculptures also use symbols as a ...

Firstly, let us look at the first object which is an Ivory Taweret Amulet, ca. 1539-1291 B.C.E. Eighteenth Dynasty; Southern Upper Egypt. The object is approximately 1 in. (2.54 cm) in height and is part of the Dr. George Andrew Reisner Collection at the University of California at Berkeley: Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology. The full-body Taweret symbol was the protector of pregnant women in life, and was associated with rebirth in the Afterlife. It can be said the small individual Taweret object has been presumed to be a part of a larger objected establishment such as a ...

Large spaces within the Parthenon were reserved for important sculptures (see fig. 1) and they were distinct because of their sizes; the smaller ones were either reserved for other temple rites. Furthermore, spaces were separated by walls. The most important and notable architectural elements of Parthenon are the rhythmic arrangement of the columns; alternate triglyphs and metopes (see fig. 2); bilateral symmetry characterized by the equal and same arrangement of pillars, repeated flutes on columns, and harmonic arrangement of solids and the voids (see fig. 3). The temple was built based from peripteral design (see fig. 4); taking up ...

Mesopotamia is one of the most important nexus of the entire world civilization and ancient urban culture. Sumer were the pioneers towards the establishment of this culture, with their achievement subsequently absorbed and developed by the Babylonians and Assyrians (Schneider, 2011). The origins of the Mesopotamian culture can be traced back to the 4th millennium B.C., which witnessed the emergence of the first cities. Throughout the long period of its existence, the Mesopotamian culture was characterized by inner unity, the succession of traditions, and the inseparable connection of its organic elements. The initial stage of the foundation of the ...

Flora

Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Medium: Oil on Canvas Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born in Leiden, probably on 15 July, 1606, as the ninth of the 10 children of Harmen Gerritszoon van Rijn, and his wife, Neeltgen. At the age of 9, Rembrandt began his education at the Latin school. After his apprenticeship, the artist soon became famous for his portraits. Rembrandt is best-known for his self-portraits, which follow him aging throughout the years, but also illustrate the changes of his artistic style (Klein 15). On June 22, 1934, Rembrandt married Saskia van Uylenburgh, a young woman from a ...

Parthenon is a Greek temple dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena. The temple was built by two architects; Iktinos and Kallikrates (Cartwright et al.). The temple was erected with the aim to preserve the monumental statue of Athena. The statue was made up of ivory and gold. The statue of Athena is surrounded by 23 small Doric columns. They are arranged in a two storey. According to Neils (88), the Parthenon is a remarkable building. . The huge construction of this architecture has used mainly the limestone, while the columns are erected in marble. The Parthenon is an exquisite specimen ...

Managing Tourism Organization

Introduction Cunard Cruise Line is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & Plc which is established in 1840 and operated by Carnival UK. The Cunard Cruise Line is a leading cruise line which is providing luxurious and high end quality products to its customers across the globe. The Cunard Cruise Line has recently formulated its marketing strategy which is not aligned with the corporate objectives and mission of the company that is providing luxurious travelling services. The current marketing strategy of the company focuses on providing luxury vacations and destinations; however, the Company also aims to serve the middle class segment ...

Introduction

The world never saw a rainbow until long after most of the Gods on Olympus and the heroes of the land were tales told by grandmothers to the eager faces of their grandbabies looking through sparkling eyes looking at the old but still beautiful face of Chloe. Her strong but soft voice filled the quiet room aglow with the golden and orange light from the warm crackling fire at the hearth in the main room of the small but clean and welcoming house on the hill along the cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. Chloe loved telling these old tales ...

The effects of disparities between a hero and a superior power in a tale are evident in Homer’s “The Iliad” with a particular interest in Achilles and Agamemnon. In the poem, while Achilles is a powerful warrior, Agamemnon is his king and has power over the army and all the Achaeans. For that reason, the most important conflict is between Achilles and Agamemnon because; when the warrior refuses to fight, the Trojans begin to win and in a desperate move, Patroclus joins the battle disguised as Achilles but he dies, and Achilles rejoins the ranks to avenge his ...

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The Shinto religion forms an important part of the Japanese culture. It should be noted that the Shinto religion is the only religion that is truly a polytheistic religion, even more so than Hinduism and Taoism. This is because the other religions have multiple expressions of One Supreme Being, but Shinto is a religion that focuses on the worship of multiple deities in an atmosphere of joyous celebration. However, some academics argue that the Shinto religion has several features that make it appear under-developed compared to other countries. However, this religion is still fortunate to ...

The source emphasizes certain details about the birth of Hatshepsut since she is chosen by Amun and a promise is made to all gods that she will be the successor. As the king, she is given the role of consecrating temples and making rich offerings. This shows that she will be a very important personality in Egypt. She became queen when she married her half-brother. Justification on her creation is made on the basis that she is wise and wiser than all women in the region. In the reading, when she is being declared the queen, Khnum is seen ...

Horas Brothers and Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa

The painting has the ancient Greek simplicity and details of neoclassicism. Although the crowning ceremony brings magnificence and decorations to mind, I see the plainest and detailed form of the nobility after examining the art. It has been drawn in such detail that every guest there is easily noticed, and the richness of the clothes they wear is so detailed that it creates the feeling that you have taken it into your hands and examined it. At that moment, everyone gathered for a vital coronation and watched it in excitement. This enthusiasm and excitement are one of the signs of ...

Çatalhöyük, Turkey, is adopted by many new-age goddess worshipers as a place where early goddess-worshipping farmers lived in social organizations in which leadership was inherited through the female line, mother to daughter (Hodder n.p.). The reason for the claim was the fact that James Mellaart, an archaeologist, in the 1960s found a goddess figurine in a grain bin. It was strongly suggested by Ian Hodder that the so-called ‘Mother Goddess’ had something to do with fertility having been found in a grain bin. However, there have been no suggestions whether the grain bins ...

The book, “Venus in fur,” tells a story about love, dominance and slavery in a person’s feelings. It is based upon the imaginations of Server in, who is weirdly in love with a statue of Venus, the goddess of love. The fur in this case symbolizes power and dominance, where the narrator identified with the cruelty and power in a woman. The character meets Wanda, with whom he falls in love. The character is in love to the point of delivering himself to become a slave. At first, he does not look at Wanda in a sexually taken way because he still has the ...