Comparing Gods and Goddess
The Elements and Functions of Goddesses
From as far as we can remember there have been myths about Gods and Goddesses that have been passed from generation to generation. These myths were derived within several different cultures and places yet many are very similar. Although there are some similarities in these myths there are also differences as well. Therefore a thorough discussion of both the similarities and differences of Gods and Goddesses myths will allow you to identify with the history surrounding them. Also knowing the elements and functions of these myths will give you a better understanding.
Elements and functions of Goddess myths
Hear the word Goddess and one will most likely imagine Venus, Goddess of Love. This image may come from a storybook or a song, perhaps a television commercial. Wherever the image comes from, Venus is the image of beauty. Venus is a Roman Goddess associated with love and beauty. Her image is that of a tall slender, well -proportioned female figure. Her hair could be long and wavy or straight and silky. Her hair could be blonde or brown. This image is that of the beholder and guided by their preference. No matter, Goddess is a word that is synonymous with beauty, but there is more to a Goddess than meets the eye.
Besides beauty, goddesses have other attributes and functions. Goddesses are associated with The Earth, life, and regeneration. Some Goddesses are associated with war, death, and protection. Goddesses are also associated with reproduction cycles as well as the changing of the seasons. The Goddesses of life is referred to as the Mothers of Earth. Life Goddesses feed, cloth, and protect their people or children. Life Goddesses are maternal. Goddesses of death live in the underworld and take care of the bodies after death. Goddesses of death are associated with fall and winter, the seasons in which the Earth is sterile and “dead.” Goddesses of Death are not depicted to be beautiful. These Goddesses are linked to
From as far as we can remember there have been myths about Gods and Goddesses that have been passed from generation to generation. These myths were derived within several different cultures and places yet many are very similar. Although there are some similarities in these myths there are also differences as well. Therefore a thorough discussion of both the similarities and differences of Gods and Goddesses myths will allow you to identify with the history surrounding them. Also knowing the elements and functions of these myths will give you a better understanding.
Elements and functions of Goddess myths
Hear the word Goddess and one will most likely imagine Venus, Goddess of Love. This image may come from a storybook or a song, perhaps a television commercial. Wherever the image comes from, Venus is the image of beauty. Venus is a Roman Goddess associated with love and beauty. Her image is that of a tall slender, well -proportioned female figure. Her hair could be long and wavy or straight and silky. Her hair could be blonde or brown. This image is that of the beholder and guided by their preference. No matter, Goddess is a word that is synonymous with beauty, but there is more to a Goddess than meets the eye.
Besides beauty, goddesses have other attributes and functions. Goddesses are associated with The Earth, life, and regeneration. Some Goddesses are associated with war, death, and protection. Goddesses are also associated with reproduction cycles as well as the changing of the seasons. The Goddesses of life is referred to as the Mothers of Earth. Life Goddesses feed, cloth, and protect their people or children. Life Goddesses are maternal. Goddesses of death live in the underworld and take care of the bodies after death. Goddesses of death are associated with fall and winter, the seasons in which the Earth is sterile and “dead.” Goddesses of Death are not depicted to be beautiful. These Goddesses are linked to
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