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The myths of the river Lethe, Orpheus and Eurydice and Helen of Troy could not possibly be missing from her repertory. They are included in H. D. ‘s Collected Poems (1925) under the names of “Lethe”, “Eurydice” and “Helen”, and will be analyzed in this paper in order to show how she dealt with “revisionist…

Introduction Classical scholars generally believed that Athens at the turn of the 5th century achieved one of the greatest zeniths of Western culture. But, on the other hand, the status of women was at its very low. Women were considered, as legal minors and their participation in political activities and intellectual life, especially in arts…

Daedalus was a mythical figure who was the first king of Athens and an artisan descendant of Cecrops’ royal family. He was known for his skills in architecture, sculpture, and invention. Daedalus had a son named Icarus. However, he became jealous of his nephew Talus and threw him off the Acropolis after seeing his new…

Hephaestus was one of the 12 Olympian gods, he was the god of fire, divine smith, and god of craftsmen. With Athena, he was the supporter of handicraft. He was the maker of all beautiful and mechanically wonderful in Olympus, especially arms and armor for the gods. In general, he was a beneficent god. He…

            Famed for his mighty muscles, Hercules was the son of the mortal woman Alcmene and the god Zeus. Hercules performed many legendary feats of strength, the first of which came as an infant: when Zeus’s wife Hera placed two serpents in his crib, Hercules quickly strangled them. After he had grown to manhood Hera…

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…

Aphrodite’s Affection Advice Hello, this is the most exquisite goddess of love and beauty, here to do my beloved job of creating love. So, this week we have advice for the lovely queen of the gods as she requested, but as she would rather not have her true name revealed, she asked to be called…

The Odyssey and the IliadIn our day and age, people strive for independence and a sense of authority. However, at many times this is more easily said than done. Whether it be God, or in the eyes of the Achaeans and Trojans, the immortals, lives and actions are commonly defined by a higher being. Which…

ad Iliad essaysCharacter of Achilles in Homer’s IliadThe Iliad may be seen as an account of the circumstances that irrevocably alter the life of one man: Achilles, one of the greatest warriors. Throughout the course of the poem Achilles goes through many ordeals that change his character immensely. Starting with his quarrel with Agamemnon and…

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…