Similarities Between Odin And Zeus Odin and Zeus are the rulers of the gods in different mythologies, but there are many similarities between the two other than just being the leader of the gods. These similarities include appearance, responsibilities, dwelling, manliness, actions and interactions with mortals and gods. These similarities often coincide with one another. Their interac

Sophocles Being one of the most respected men of his day, Sophocles uniquely combined Greek mythology with tragedy into the two of his most known plays: Antigone and Oedipus Rex. At the beginning of Oedipus the King, Oedipus is highly confident, and with good reason. He has saved Thebes from the curse of the Sphinx and becomes the king of the city virtually overnight. "Three thousand yea

Tarzan The Ape Man WHEN night had fallen Tarzan donned the mask and the dead tail of the priest he had slain in the vaults beneath the temple. He judged that it would not do to attempt again to pass the guard, especially so late at night as it would be likely to arouse comment and suspicion, and so he swung into the tree that overhung the garden wall and from its branches dropped to the

The Bacchae Euripides, at the end of his life, wrote the Bacchae while he was living in exile in Mecedonia. The city in question is Thebes but there is a sense of a dying Athens. There is evidence of cult-worship that was on the rise in Athens at the end of the war. This play is about the resistance to divine power. Dionysus, who is the central character in this play, is unlike most

THE AENEID-Choices Choices Life is full of difficult choices. There is no getting around it. One must “suck it up” and “deal with it” because it is a part of life that will never change. These choices range from what clothes to wear in the morning to the person one is going to marry. Choices effect every part of everyday life. Some even effect years to come. So many times people beli

The Fall Of Hektor: The Once Was Hero A big question that on everyone’s mind while reading the Iliad is: “Who is the real hero of the epic'” There are so many possibilities and yet each of those characters has one sort of fault or another. I believe that Hektor is the real hero of the Iliad. He is the one character that stands out, to me, and shows qualities of being noble, wise and a

The Iliad “Passion in The Iliad” In Homer’s Iliad, the character Helen plays a very significant role in the poem. For she is the reason why the great war amongst the Greeks and the Trojans are being fought. In this essay I would like to explore how Helen is the symbol of passion and sexuality. I hope to fully establish that passion is the driving force in this poem. Helen is Menel

The Odyssey In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles, several themes are made evident, conceived by the nature of the time period, and customs of the Greek people. These molded and shaped the actual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefs of this characteristic were represented by the sheer reverence towards the gods and the humanities the Greek society ex

The Odyssey The Odyssey and Hamlet are two very similar books. The Odyssey is about a 10 year journey and that goes through so many obstacle courses in his life. During all this everyone is effected by it the wife the town and most importantly his own son. his son had faith in his father regardless of what anyone had said about him. At one point Telemachus (Odysseus' Son) thought h

The Tragic Hero Though Aeneas is called a coward, he has proven himself heroic. Thus, proving his critics wrong. First of all, Aeneas exhibits amazing loyalty to his family. For instance, when he finally sees his family, he holds his father and holds his son’s hand. Yet, later when his wife is missing, Aeneas “turns back alone into the city” seeking his wife. Aeneas can be seen on hi

The Tragic Hero Of Antigone The Tragic Hero of Antigone Sophocles’ Antigone is the story of the battle between Antigone and Creon and their different views on laws placed by man and those placed by gods. Antigone is the classic tragic hero in the Greek tragedy. She has good intentions throughout the entire play; her one downfall is her tragic flaw of pride and being driven by emoti

The Transformation Of The Literary Vampire Stories of vampires go back earlier than Abraham Stoker, before the existence of Vlad the Impaler, and even before the origin of the Hungarian word “vampir” from which we get the current word “vampire”. Stories of the undead date back to the times of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, and were called “lamiae”. Since these times, many authors lik

Tiresias Tiresias Tiresias is a famous, and very well acknowledged, blind Greek prophet. He plays an important part in books like: The Odyssey, Oedipus the King, and The inferno. In all three texts Tiresias is depicted as a wise old man. He is considered to be a respectful soothsayer and is often requested to help foretell the future. In The Odyssey, one of Homer’s epic poems,

Parallelism in Greek and Inuit Mythology The very early creation legends are difficult to trace to their original sources, since they were passed along by word of mouth from one generation to the next. There are many different legends about the origin of the earth, some similar to those told in other cultures. It is interesting that most of these legends can be tied together in one or mo

Anglo Saxons The Anglo-Saxon Period (440-1066) was a time of fierce battles coupled with equally fierce loyalty to rulers and tribes. It also saw the great change of Christianity remolding the pagan cultures. A time in many ways different from our own, a belief in an impersonal and indifferent Fate hung over their lives every day. A strong sense of the passing away of all things

African Proverbs African proverbs are thought of much more than artistic sayings. They symbolize real life situations in just a few words that consummate great meaning. In cultures without literature, proverbs provide an array of values and knowledge. Proverbs often, also provide entertainment because they may consist of rhyme or clever allusions. African leaders have turned to proverbs

Voltaire Francois Marie Arouet or more widely known as Voltaire, was a French writer and Philosopher and considered one of the central figures of the Age of Enlightenment in the 1700’s; this was a period that emphasized the power of human reason, science, and respect for humanity. Voltaire believed that literature should serve as a vehicle of social change. His biting satires and philo

Utilitarianism Utilitarianism is the ethical principle that action is right if it tends to maximize happiness, not only that of the agent but of everyone affected by his/her act. It focuses on the consequences of an act rather than on its intrinsic nature or the motives of the agent. The basis of Utilitarianism is that happiness and pleasure are valuable and pain and suffering are not.

Utilitarianism In his book "Utilitarianism", John Stuart Mill supports and explains his reasoning . Mill illustrates the guidelines of his theory. He defines utilitarianism as the quest for happiness. His main point is that one should guide his or her judgements by what will give pleasure. He would say all that matters in the decision of right versus wrong is the amount of happiness prod

Utilitarianism And The Death Penalty The utilitarian is a theory of whether human actions are right or wrong depending on if the action delivers positive or negative consequences for the people that are affected by it. The issue of capital punishment is one that is highly debated. People all over the world constantly examine whether or not this action is morally just. I

Utility J.S. Mill claims that our moral sense or conscience is the sanction of the Principal of utility. Analysis: Explain what ‘Mill means, in the context of Utilitarian theory. Discussion: Is Mill’s view in this respect consistent with the spirit of Utilitarianism To really understand what Mill means in the context of Utilitarian theory you need to know the general meanin

Von Schelling Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling was born in Leonburg, Germany in 1775. He grew up during the Classical era of philosophy, during a high-point in German culture. At age 16 he began to study at the Tubinger Stift, a seminary school in northern Germany. Schelling’s Romanticist philosophy was greatly influenced by Holderlin and Hegel, two good friends of his. Romant

Animal Rationality I bark, therefore I am: The question of rational animals Many individuals look at their dog or cat and wonder what the furry little creatures are thinking or question the reasoning behind a particular action. Here is encountered a very large debate in the philosophical and psychological world. Are certain animals, other than humans, rational creatures' Of cour

Weakest Link Ralph Emerson wrote many journals and essays dealing with the subject of transcendentalism. One of his most famous works is the essay “Self-Reliance.” In “Self-Reliance,” Emerson hit on the idea that the individual should be completely reliant on God, and that every person has been put into their certain life and position by God and that the person needs to trust themselves.

WEB Two great leaders of the black community in the late 19th and 20th century were W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington. However, they sharply disagreed on strategies for black social and economic progress. Their opposing philosophies can be found in much of today's discussions over how to end class and racial injustice, what is the role of black leadership, and what do the 'haves' ow

WF Hegel 1. According to W.F.Hegel, humans desire mastery over objects, creatures, each other, and their own beings. The mastery of objects is the lowest level of mastery, since even a child can possess and control an object, such as a toy. Creatures require more skill to master; one cannot simply command a horse of dog to obey, a trainer must be skilled. The mastery of other human’s dem

What Is Philosophy,my View “What is Philosophy'” -My View- This semester I have learned that philosophy is many things to many people. From a means of influencing thought and behavior, to a looking glass into the soul, philosophy is a discipline of critical thinking, human interaction, and speculation. Philosophers attempt to answer age old human questions such as, “Where did we

What Is The Right Thing To Do' What is the right thing for me to do' As a broad question, the circumstances usually weigh upon our decisions. If we were to ask any number of people, each would respond differently and according to their own beliefs. The beliefs that people value and are the structure which they live by are called morals. Morals are personal beliefs, and ethics are

What Is The Meaning Of Life' “It doesn’t matter if you stay in camp or fight- In the end, everybody comes out the same. Coward and hero get the same reward: You die whether you slack off or work. And what do I have for all my suffering, Constantly putting my life on the line' (Homer, 169) Achilles spoke these apathetic words thousands of years ago, and, unfortunately, many p

What Is This Thing Called Love What is This Thing Called Love' Beep Beep, went the horns as a young girl strode through the heavily congested crossing to be greeted by the occasional “watch where you’re going,” and “wait for the signal crossing,” or “are you blind!” But this wide-eyed girl continued on her way as if mesmerized not acknowledging the warnings. Her twinkling eyes in a d