Myth

Mythology is the study of myth. A myth can be defined as a traditional tale or story, which is spoken or written down which are passed down by generation. These stories help recall events that have happened in past and create lessons cultures live by. These tales also contain hidden significance, which help cultures understand…

Stated in “The Myth of Inferiority” by T. Allen Culpepper, students who have hard lives are justified to having late papers, excessive absences, rewrite opportunities, but never plagiarized work. Throughout the article many examples are stated to support why. Students deal with financial instability, cope with economic hardships, and are always competing with obligations between…

Mulan embodies the true essence of a hero, as expressed by Joseph Cambell: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Mulan’s journey is a testament to this ideal, as she overcomes various challenges that mold her into the heroic figure she becomes. Through both internal and…

There are differing perspectives on myths in Genesis. A German theologian defines myth as the representation of unseen realities through observable phenomena and links this definition to devout Christians, implying that they view the Bible solely as a myth. However, I disagree with this argument because Christians generally believe that the Bible is not a…

The myth that surprised me the most was Myth 5: Sustainability is too expensive. I’ve always believed that becoming more “green” could be expensive, but eventually would pay off. Many can’t afford to install solar panels in their homes, or switch to hybrid cars. Becoming more sustainable can be a little more challenging for those…

The myth of Asia’s miracle. By:Paul Krugman Commented by: This article in my opinion touches on one of the most important political and economic happenings in this decade, and the coming decade. The whole world is watching Asia with primary Europe and the United states as they are investing majorly. Ofcourse the second reason is…

1. Asian Americans have increasingly come to be viewed as a “model minority. ” But are they as successful as claimed? And for whom are they supposed to be a model? 2. Asian Americans have been described in the media as “excessively, even provocatively” successful in gaining admission to universities. Asian American shopkeepers have been…

Many literatures follow a Monomyth, which is a hero’s journey. “The Step Not Taken” by Paul D’Angelo exemplifies this concept. The narrator acts as the hero and embarks on a personal quest to determine how to respond to the suffering of others. Throughout the story, the hero progresses through three consecutive stages known as separation,…

            The ancient Greek myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot gives a dramatic account of the intense global heating that resulted from the combined effects of the activated Sun and the dust-congested solar system.             Keeping this in mind, let us now see what the ancient Greek myth of Phaethon tells us about conditions…

The Robert E. Howard story “Marchers of Valhalla,” the first in his cycle of stories featuring the often-reincarnated James Allison, was recently published as a bonus for members of the Robert E. Howard Foundation, containing the existing typewritten manuscript drafts of the tale. “Marchers” is of interest as an example of the way Howard’s pioneering…