Essays on Zeus

Humans are interesting in the way that they come up with names for everything. Every object in this world must have a label so we may understand what another person is speaking about when we communicate. Names and labels are an integral part of language and communication; without them, we would never know to what anybody is referring. The story is no different when it comes to human beings themselves. We all have names in order to identify ourselves, whether to friends, co-workers, or verifiable government documents. Our names are essentially who we are. Some people come upon their Continue reading...

In the Symposium, Apollodorus makes a relation to an unidentified companion story, which he had learned about a dinner party, or a symposium from Aristodemus. The symposium is given to honor the tragedian Agathon. Here, Socrates is lost in thought on the neighboring balcony, and arrives at the party late. Eryximachus accepts Phaedrus suggestion after they have finished eating that, every person should make a speech praising the god of love. After a consensus, Phaedrus starts by referring to love as one of the oldest of gods. He adds that love promotes the most of the virtue in people. Continue reading...

This paper is aimed to give a brief outline of Edgar Poe’s life and a short analysis of one of his famous poems ‘Annabel Lee’ to trace the main peculiarities of the author’s style.
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most prominent figures in the American romantic literature of the second half of the 19th century. Apart from being a critic, an editor and a poet, he is considered to be a founder of the short story in its modern form. Edgar Poe came from the family of professional actors, who died three years after the Continue reading...

A gift is anything presented to another without expectation of payment or anything else in return. However, the individual giving the gift may sometimes expect reciprocation of the same. Generally, a gift is meant to be free, and no action is taken to those who do not reciprocate. Gifts have been known to foster good social relations and contribute to social cohesion. A gift by extension can mean anything that makes the other party less sad especially as a favor to them. Such gifts may be in the form of kindness or forgiveness. Gifts are occasional and presented every Continue reading...

Induction

Induction
The problem facing induction has been a great challenge presented by epistemology to various philosophers, among them David Hume. Since the 18th century, he has raised the induction concern to various philosophers with the aim of finding a solution to the dilemma. Karl Popper, Chalmers among others philosophers played an imperative role in identifying a considerable solution to the induction problem. In philosophy, induction is defined as a form of reasoning that is derived from a particular observation of a phenomenon and draws conclusions from the phenomenon. For instance, it is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow Continue reading...

Prometheus lent humans the gift of fire, and while the move he made had Zeus fuming, Prometheus never regretted his decision. Prometheus was unlike any of his counterparts on who lived on Mount Olympus; a God that cared about the events of the future, about the world the humans lived in, and about the people who lived on that world. He was disinterested in Godly matters, disinterested in the wonderful things that all the other gods seemed to enjoy. For Prometheus, the other gods were merely ignorant of what was happening to their people, and therefore, he wanted to Continue reading...

The Theogony encompasses a wide array of classical mythology concerning the beliefs of ancient Greek people. Theogony illustrates narratives of how the gods created and shaped the universe. Thogony retells the Greek mythology the same way the bible in the book of Genesis depicts the story of creation. The Hesiod asserts the narrative is the work of a poet or a king that acts in the capacity of a prophet. Hesiod in the epic poem of Theogony offers the Greek version of Genesis in the bible. Hesiod says that, in the beginning of creation, there was a lot of Continue reading...

Introduction

At the centre of the solar system is the Sun. The nearest four planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars these are terrestrial and rocky worlds. The next four are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune these are gas giants. Between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars lies an asteroid belt that includes the dwarf planet of Ceres. After the orbit of Neptune, a disk shaped Kupiter belt exists where the dwarf planet Pluto exists and further beyond that there is a giant spherical Oort Cloud and the heliopause that is teardrop shaped (Choi).

History and Discovery

Many ancient astronomers thought that the Continue reading...

Origin or beginning of the Civilization (part 1)

Greek civilization began during the period between 3000 to 1200 BC (Sansone, 1). This period is known as the Bronze Age. According to Sansone (10), the Greek civilization emerged after the Minoan civilization during the Mycenaean Age and extended up to the period after the Dark Age. As a matter of fact, many historians consider the Mycenaean Age the earliest period of Greek civilization. The Mycenaean civilization is so called since their capital was built at Mycenae. The founder of Mycenaean civilization was King Perseus. The origin of the people who established the Mycenaean civilization is not well known Continue reading...

Introduction

Zeus is one of the greatest Olympian gods. He is believed to have been a father of other Greek gods and men, and was parented by Rhea and Cronos. He was a brother to Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hades and Hestia. However, he ended up marrying his own sister Hera. Upon dividing the world amongst his siblings and himself, he ended up getting the heavens and all of the world’s upper regions. Zeus just like all other Olympian gods lived in Thessaly’s Mount Olympus. This mountain was understood to infiltrate with its patronizing summit into heaven. This paper Continue reading...

Since the beginning of the early civilizations, man tried to understand the world around him and why events take place. Some tried to put symbols to non-living things and even on natural occurrences, while many turned to religion to explain the meaning of life and the mystery behind the creation story. However, there were a few who deviated from this unyielding faith in religious preaching and sought to answer the world’s many mysteries through their own studies. In Europe, this desire to solve these mysteries escalated into a conflict between religion and science that resulted to the advent Continue reading...

Introduction

In ancient times, intellectuals and philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Euthyphro and Aristotle among many others engaged in intense Philosophical debates about morality, science, sociology among many other issues. The debate between Euthyphro and Socrates on piety or holiness stands out as a classic philosophical argument. While Euthyphro offers different definitions on what he thought piety and impiety were, Socrates refutes them on his own grounds because he wanted to learn how to defend himself and justify acts of impiety filed against him by Meletus (Navia, 2007).
The Concept of piety or holiness takes a prominent position in the Continue reading...

Ares is a god of war in the Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus (the king of the gods) and Hera (the goddess of marriage). Ares was the most powerful but detested god on Olympus. His birth was after the Great War and developed into a vicious and fearsome man. Ares had a brother Hephaestus (god of artisanship) and three sisters Hebe, Eileithyia, and Athena. However, Ares did not relate well with his siblings especially his sister Athena. As such, Athena and Ares fought many battles against each other. He did not care for anything else but Continue reading...

How were Uranus's rings discovered?

William Herschel was the first observer to mention that Uranus has a ring system in 1789. It was only a speculation since the astronomers that time could not observe any rings around Uranus. The discovery of the Uranian ring system was observed almost 200 years later by James Elliot, Edward, Dunham, and Douglas Mink in 1977. The discovery of the ring system of Uranus was only an accident when they grabbed the opportunity to observe the atmosphere of the planet using the occultation of the star SAO 158687. In their observations, they found out that the star suddenly disappeared Continue reading...

Women in Ancient Greece

OUTLINE
I. Introduction
Thesis: Plato’s Symposium, Euripides’ Medea and Lysias’ Murder of Eratosthenes demonstrate that women had no place in Ancient Greek culture, other than to produce children and run a household.
II. Plato’s Symposium
A. Pausanias begins his speech describing two types of love: heavenly and common. Common love is a physical type of love, something to be had between a man and a woman.
B. Aristophanes, a comedian, gave a speech about humans being split in two by Zeus and because of this we are always looking for our other half. Men who want women, Continue reading...

Artistic Analysis of Artwork in the Museum

I went to a local museum, and I felt like as if I entered the realm of the past. The objects were literally talking to me, and they were giving a set of very clear and concise messages as I moved along the various regions of the facility. Villa Terrace was established as a historical center in the year of 1924, and the fonder of the establishment was Lloyd R. Smith. The Smiths came back from the journey from Italy, and requested, architectural expert, David Adler to build them a new residence, and the museum was its part at Continue reading...

AP English IV BLOCK

Imagery in Ben Jonson’s “Song: To Celia”
Ben Jonson was one of the most popular poets of the Renaissance period in England, and he became famous during his lifetime and was awarded the title of the Poet Laureate of England. He remained remembered as a writer consistent in his inconsistency, and varying in his images as a Jacobean Jonson, Regency Jonson, and Romantic Jonson – a diverse and multi-dimensional product of his age (Lockwood 10). Though Jonson was most famous for his comedies and plays, such as Volpone or the Fox, The Alchemist, etc., he is also credited for Continue reading...

The Greek mythology as known today is a culmination of the traditions in different parts of the Greek civilization with each region having its own heroes. For examples, the Homer’s Iliad is a regional mythology that strived to appeal to as many cities as possible bringing together a common identity of the Greeks. During the time of Hesiod and Homer, Greece comprised of many cities and islands separated by natural boundaries made by the gods (Works and Days, 167-171). The Iliad mentions almost all the apart of Greece that took part in the Trojan War. The mythology often Continue reading...

Introduction

Myth, particularly in the Greek tradition, places a great significance on place and location – cities such as Thebes, Athens and Crete are given almost mythical importance of their own through their roles in the characters’ journeys. In the case of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, Thebes is both the setting and the goal of the story – Oedipus’ loyalty to Thebes, a suffering city, provides a complex goal and metaphor for Oedipus’ own journey to the truth of his own existence and past with King Laius. Thebes is just as much of a character in Oedipus Rex as Oedipus himself or any Continue reading...

Adultery remains the charged topic today that it was back in ancient times. Even though the twentieth century brought it more liberal means for gaining a divorce, and even though cohabitation is catching up with marriage as the relationship structure of choice for many couples, particularly in Europe, the idea that a spouse is cheating on his or her betrothed is still the sort of alluring gossip that draws interest. If this were not true, such spurious stories as Michelle Obama’s plans to divorce the president and Angelina Jolie’s latest decision to leave Brad Pitt would not Continue reading...

Greek mythology and culture are important element of the development of every culture. Ancient Greeks always thought that Gods are the reflection of our inner conflicts and turmoil. That is why the myths about the Gods contain thoughts much deeper than it seems from the very beginning and can be interpreted in multiple ways. I’ll be discussing the meaning the story about Zeus and Typhon, following them by the interpretation of Aegyptus and Danaus, comparing the myths to my own personal conflict.
First, I would like to analyze the story about Zeus and Typhon. According to the plot, Continue reading...

- Introduction
Greek sculpture is often what people think of when they consider the idea of “classical” sculpture. Greek and Roman sculpture has long been considered some of the most influential to the western art world; these pieces, particularly from the High Classical period, are still influential on artists today. This discussion will focus on the High Classical period of Athenian Greek sculpture, notably from the years 449 BCE- 404 BCE.
Earlier Athenian sculpture took many cues from Near Eastern and Egyptian art. Greek artists began, however, to focus more heavily on form and realism as time went on, Continue reading...

Introduction

“Olympus has fallen” is a film set during the 20th century, which is characterized by increased rate of insecurity and terrorism. The film is set in the state house, where it is considered the most secure place in America if not the whole world. However, some North Korean citizens beat the odds by managing to bring the White House down, but above all; they manage to take the American President away with them. Mike Banning, who is the thrilling actor in the movie, manages to fight his position as presidential Secret Service Agent. And subsequently win the Presidential trust Continue reading...

Greek mythology as it exists today was a culmination of oral tradition that was part of the early Greek civilization. Different regions of the Greek empire had different heroes with their own traditions and thus Greek mythology was firmly tied to it geographical location. Geography and physical places/ space helped shape Greek mythology to a large extent. Homer’s Odyssey, Iliad and Hesiod’s Theogony are examples of Greek mythology where the myth is tied with the geographical space. With the mention of places these poets also driven by a certain ‘Panhellenic’ impulse-a desire to appeal to as many Continue reading...

1. Meteors’ Hunting in the Antarctic Glaciers
The Antarctica is a popular and unique area for finding meteors because of the extremely cold weather conditions in this area (Gonzalez). Scientists find meteorites easily in the Antarctica since the meteorites are frozen in glaciers. Moreover, these meteorites are well-preserved unlike those that fall on earth or the sea, where they are hidden among other objects.
Identifying meteorites in glaciers is relatively easy. Since meteorites are dark, they are easily visible against an ice background. Moreover, many of them are preserved for years owing to the freezing temperatures of the glaciers. Continue reading...

Abstract

The roots of the history of sculpture in Europe can be traced back to the ancient Greece, where the great traditional forms of architectural sculpture, large-scale sculpture and statues flourished. The Greek sculptors primarily worked in stone and bronze. Classical and Hellenistic style of sculpture in Greek art carry distinct characteristics. Where the Classical sculpture is restrained and balanced, Hellenistic sculpture is extravagant plus dynamic. The composed and solemn expression of a classical figure gives in to the passionate expression found in the Hellenistic sculptures. The human body is seen to be the primary focus of ancient Greek sculptures, Continue reading...

Abstract

For the purpose of this paper, I will be discussing the East Pediment of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, as well as a terracotta bell-krater attributed to the Methyse Painter, and comparing both works in terms of their composition, formal elements, and cultural context. The selection of these works allows for two central activities of the Greeks to be compared, especially ones represented by their own divine figures. The east pediment and the Dionysian vase feature two distinct sides of Greek culture – the former showcasing Greek’s love of justice, and the latter the Greek’s love of Continue reading...

Abstract

The study investigates different aspects of the Mirphak star. The Introductory section explains that the star occurs in the Perseus constellation and is the brightest star in the night sky above the Northern horizon. The paper has a section that describes the various names and myths linked to the star. Moreover, the paper traces a Greek’s mythical story that gave the constellation its name. Under the section on properties and position of the star, the study examines the changing coordinates of Mirphak. As a result, it outlines the star’s coordinates in J2000 and J1900. Other features examined Continue reading...

IN THE PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE GRADES

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The paper studies the benefits of using Greek and Roman mythology in the primary and intermediate grades. It gives examples of popular Greek and Roman mythology. It discusses six benefits derived from using Greek and Roman mythology in the classroom setting. First, Greek and Roman myths make learning more interesting and appealing to students. This is through relevance with human daily lives. Second, they teach important values and universal truths. This makes them appropriate in intermediate school due to the maturity required. Third, they can be integrated in arts-based education. Fourth, collaborative learning activities used in teaching mythology Continue reading...

Laius was the father of the infamous tyrant, Oedipus and the first husband to Jocasta. Because he broke arguably the most important custom in ancient times, the guest-host relationship, he was fated to be killed by his own offspring. His role in the story of Oedipus was described in pages 72 and 73 and it is a very interesting one for several reasons. He played a versatile character because not only is he the cause of all of Oedipus’ woes, but he was also a motif which often appeared in Greek tragedy, which is the “absent father.” Laius was Continue reading...

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Classic English Literature

Hospitality has played a great role in the ancient Greek society, and this is highly evident in most of the classics written during those times. Homer’s Odyssey is a classic example of this fact. The Odyssey is one of the greatest masterpieces of Greek Literature. It is dated written between 750 and 650 B.C.E. (Notes, 1968) According to Fagles and Knox hospitality is understood to be a major part of the moral code. One of the most important factors that can be heavily noticed in this work of Homer is Continue reading...

Morgan Freeman playing Congressman Martin Trumbul give the impression of an experienced and qualified man taking charge and control of the worst possible situation. As the authoritative speaker of the House in Olympus Has Fallen, the speaker is an excellent type of a representative character (Ying and Kuo, 127). This paper aims at exposing the elements of Martin Trumbul's character that support his representative role.

Representative character

According to Ying and Kuo, a representative character embodies traits that represent a specified group. Martin Trumbul's action to take over command in time of crisis portrays him as the last final alternative that Continue reading...

The worlds of Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey are often harsh, with mankind being essentially at the will of the gods and prone to failure. To that end, even the best among men in these works have their own flaws – Achilles and Odysseus respectively provide that sense of romantic antiheroism inherent to Homeric works. Whereas modern heroism values moral and ethical virtue as part of being a hero, the Homeric ideal of heroism is actually quite anti-heroic. Greek heroes do not have to be the most ethical or civilized; they just have to possess supreme bravery, strength, Continue reading...

The works Odyssey and Inferno are both recognized as revealing the beliefs and practices of life with reference to the era which these epics date, particularly the struggle of good versus evil. The poem Odyssey deals with the struggles of Odysseus against various impediments he faces on his journey back home from the Trojan War after a gap of twenty years. In Dante’s Inferno, the protagonist Dante is conflicted while choosing good from evil. Referring to the Biblical Heaven and Hell, this struggle is the primary essence of the story. In both these works, the angels and the Continue reading...

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is viewed as one of the best novellas in the English dialect. On the surface it is a dreamlike story of riddle and exploit set in focal Africa; in any case, it is likewise the story of a man's typical excursion into his inward being. An abundance of vivid subtle elements that are huge on both strict and typical levels helps the equivocalness of Conrad's story and has prompted clashing understandings of its importance. At the start of the last area of Part 3, Marlow has recently recuperated from his close deadly sickness. Continue reading...

[In Montmartre – Paris, France, at a fancy outdoor terrace, served by a young American boy.]
[Enter Antigone, followed by Gregor Samsa, who pursues Antigone everywhere, declaring his true love for her]
ANTIGONE: By Zeus, dear Insect, please offer me no more dishonor and allow me to rest at this table, thinking of my own troubles.
GREGOR SAMSA [with a squeaky voice]: Good Lady, I mean no harm to your exquisite beauty. I ask only to listen to the soft tone of my voice, to sense my true soul and see me as a person. Because I am a Continue reading...

In stories about the interactions between gods and man, faith is often a major component of the story – this is most especially true in the Greek myth of Theseus, the Athenian hero and adventurer who achieved great deeds and slayed many monsters in his time. Theseus’ story is expanded upon and altered for the 2011 film Immortals, directed by filmmaker Tarsem Singh, turning his original tale of overall adventuring and derring-do into a dark tale of revenge against the mortal king Hyperion. The use of faith as a theme in Immortals is effective, despite its changes to the overall Continue reading...

Lander Project: Life on Jupiter’s Europa Moon

Water is life, and scientific research has long proven this fact. Water is the most important substance that living things need in order to survive. So far, scientists have been excited to find the possibility of life on some of the planetary moons. They have used the fact that evidence of the existence of life-supporting elements such as water and oxygen to other parts of the solar system has been presented through previous research to end up with this possibility.
There could be alien life on Jupiter as shown by promising discoveries so far. The problem is that few Continue reading...

The Red-Figured Kylix with Athlete is typical of the Greek terracotta pottery produced during this period. Upon viewing it closely, it appears to be in very good condition, and there is not much proof regarding its age since it is practically brand new. The terracotta material lends itself to beautiful work, especially in the way it is portrayed. The Greek and Roman cultures had exquisite pieces of art in their curriculum and one of the most famous of the artists was Euphronios whose workshop was constantly on the lookout for talented artists to produce such works. The Kylix is Continue reading...

The Red-Figured Kylix with Athlete is typical of the Greek terracotta pottery produced during this period. Upon viewing it closely, it appears to be in very good condition, and there is not much proof regarding its age since it is practically brand new. The terracotta material lends itself to beautiful work, especially in the way it is portrayed. The Greek and Roman cultures had exquisite pieces of art in their curriculum and one of the most famous of the artists was Euphronios whose workshop was constantly on the lookout for talented artists to produce such works. The Kylix is Continue reading...