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    Ancient Greek Mythology

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    is a sacred story that chronicles an event that happened during primeval time‚ in which the world had not yet stood. The events of the periodically recurring nature are explained as a result of the events narrated in the myth (for example‚ in Greek mythology the cycle of seasons is explained from the abduction of Persephone). However‚ not all myths refer to a time "first" also can address occurring after the origin‚ but distinguished by their importance and the changes they brought. In the view of

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    Roman and Greek Cultures

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    Unit 1 – Introduction to humanities – Greek and Roman Culture AIU Online – HUMA214 June 19‚ 2013 Abstract This is an informative and comparative essay that will analyze two cultures: Greece and Rome. It will describe the similarities and differences in both cultures in terms of art‚ government‚ history‚ social class‚ etc. INTRODUCTION There are many ways that Greek and Roman cultures can be alike; depending on the early part or later part. Also there are many ways they can be very different;

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    Greek Mythology and Medusa

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    Medusa Medusa‚ the daughter of Phorcys and Ceto is a famous gorgon in Greek Mythology. Medusa‚ who represented female wisdom‚ was the eldest of two other Gorgon sisters‚ Stheino‚ who represented strength‚ and the last sister‚ Euryale as universality. Medusa was the mortal one of the sisters. She was known originally for being a beautiful young maiden‚ her loveliest feature being her long gorgeous hair. She was a virgin‚ and she was raped by Poseidon‚ Lord of the Sea‚ while she had been worshipping

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    Greek name: Hephaestus Roman Name: Vulcan (also known as Mulciber) He is the son of Hera‚ who created him in retaliation when she found out that Zeus had created Athena without her and viciously made herself pregnant asexually. He is the god of fire‚ metallurgy‚ stonemasonry and the art of sculpture; he was also worshiped as the God of technology‚ artisans‚ and sculptors. He is the blacksmith of the Olympian Gods. Appearance: His is the only God considered ugly‚ according to the standards of

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    The Roman Empire and Persian Empire were some of the greatest civilizations of all time. There were many similarities in how these civilizations rose to power and how they fell from it. Among these were the over-expansion of territory which led to many problems that built up to their downfall and a similar political system that made local rebellions minimal. However the way in which these civilizations chose to try and correct their flaws is quite different. One of the biggest factors

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    Medusa In Greek Mythology

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    There are many monsters in Greek Mythology‚ but Medusa has a unique background. Although many think of Medusa as a ugly woman with snakes for hair‚ she was not born this way. In fact she was born to Phorcys‚ a sea god‚ as one of three Gorgon sisters. Unlucky‚ however‚ because both her sisters were immortal‚ but she was not as fortunate. She vowed never to marry or have a relationship‚ and became a priestess of Athena. However‚ she broke this sacred promise when she was seduced by Poseidon in one

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    Greek Mythology and Zeus

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    Zeus (Roman name Jupiter) Married to Hera. Zeus is lord of the sky‚ the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. Symbol or Attribute: Thunderbolt Poseidon Brother of Zeus. The God of the sea and worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite. His weapon is a trident‚ which can shake the earth‚ and shatter any object. He is second most powerful god. Symbol or Attribute: Three-pronged trident  Hades Brother of Zeus. God of the underworld‚ ruling over the

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    Minos In Greek Mythology

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    In Greek mythology Minos (/ˈmaɪnɒs/ or /ˈmaɪnəs/; Greek: Μίνως‚ Minōs) was the first King of Crete‚ son of Zeus and Europa. Every nine years‚ he made King Aegeus pick seven young boys and seven young girls to be sent to Daedalus’s creation‚ the labyrinth‚ to be eaten by the Minotaur. After his death‚ Minos became a judge of the dead in the underworld. The Minoan civilization of Crete has been named after him by the archaeologist Arthur Evans. By his wife‚ Pasiphaë (or some say Crete)‚ he fathered

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    Greek and Roman Cultures

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    AIU-Online Cultural Topics November 11‚ 2012 Abstract In this assignment I will compare and contrast Greek and Roman Culture. I will discuss the likes and differences of their government‚ geographic terrain‚ economics‚ trade practices‚ art‚ architecture‚ philosophies‚ and religious beliefs. Greek Terrain- city states separated by hilly countryside and all near water Art- ideal artistic form (Superior to Roman art) Economy- grew wheat‚ produced‚ wine and olive oil; thought trading was degrading

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    Eris Greek mythology is a vast subject with a seemingly infinite number of members. Consequently‚ only the chief individuals such as‚ Zeus‚ Hera‚ Athena and Ares‚ are well-known. Often forgotten are the so-called minor goddesses‚ the goddesses who lurk behind the curtains. Surprisingly‚ such a “negligible” goddess caused the greatest dispute in all of Greek mythology. The Greek Word ‘Eris’ means strife. Although Strife is an abstract idea‚ Eris is referred to as a goddess (Blackwell 72). Although

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