HINILAWOD (Epic story)

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient artifact from Sumerian literature. There actually was a King in Sumer by the name of Gilgamesh, who lived at about 2700 BC. The Epic casts Gilgamesh as a ruler and great hero and cast as being part man and part god. The story has Gilgamesh set off with a companion in search of cedar wood to bring back to their woodless land. His companion is killed during a violent storm. The Sumerian Epic blames the death upon the storm god, Enlil. Gilgamesh then searches for the plant that restores youth, a recurring theme throughout centuries of literature. The Epic concludes with Gilgamesh dying.

“Theresa, a Haytien Tale” is a short story that was originally published in Freedom’s Journal, the first African American newspaper in the United States, in 1828. This fictional short story is centered around three free women of color, Madame Paulina, and her daughters, Amanda and Theresa, and their actions to help Haiti to become independent during the Haitian Revolution. The reason the author chose to publish “Theresa, a Haytien Tale,” a text that highlighted liberating roles for female heroine of color who aided in the Haitian Revolution, in Freedom Journal was because the story reflected and brought attention to the social issues occurring at that time in New York.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the world’s oldest existing stories that were collected in Mesopotamia. It is a story about a heroic king named Gilgamesh, who treated his people in a nasty way. He was a domineering, and cruel leader, feared by many because of his unnatural strength. He forced his people into labor in order to expand his kingdom. The people cried unto the gods and they created Gilgamesh’s equal Enkidu, who they later became friends. Gilgamesh witnessed the death of his close friend Enkidu, and this made him to search for immortality because, he was afraid to die. However, he learnt that, no human was immortal, and that he was destined to die, just like his friend Enkidu.

The women dressed her in the scents of sweet orange and lemon and she was carried in a chariot to her wedding. The officiant, a priest of the sun, wed the two in holy matrimony. When the sun heard all of the commotion back on earth, he came back to see what had happened. When he saw Mekone, his bride, he was so overjoyed that he stayed and shone more brightly and brilliantly than he ever had before. The people celebrated and held a seven day festival for his return.

Soon after, the Hwang family, due to overspending, becomes much poorer. This leads to Wang Lung purchasing their fertile rice fields. Wang Lung endures prosperous times for a long period. Until, O-lan gives birth to a girl, their third child. After the birth of the 3rd child, their land produce little crops. Later, Wang Lung and his family have to leave town and relocate for the oncoming winter. While in the southern town, O-lan and the children beg for food and money. However, Wang Lung makes a living by pushing people on a rickshaw. The family earns barely any money. Wang Lung and a group of other destitute people raid a wealthy house. Wang Lung steals a satchel of gold. Now wealthy, Wang Lung returns home and buys nearly all of the land from the once wealthy Hwang's. Wang Lung hires workers to tend to and care for his land. Wang Lung once again endures prosperous times. Due to a flood, Wang Lung is forced to become much more

Some of the most famous Greek heroes, including Herakles, Perseus, and Theseus have all restored order in times of chaos. This reoccurring theme of chaos to calm is particularly evident in Homer’s Odyssey. The Odyssey retells a series of events where Odysseus encounters and overcomes chaos, before he finally returns home and restores order to Ithaka. By using the chaos created from the suitors, the monsters and the internal dilemma on whether he should continue his quest for nostos or to abandon it, Homer emphasizes the need for Odysseus to instill peace where there is chaos.

For my final paper I will be comparing and contrasting how women were affected and regulated by the Code of Hammurabi and the Laws of Manu, and will examine the mythological evidence and materials related to Ancient Mesopotamian polytheism, Egyptian polytheism, and Hinduism. The Laws of Manu were compiled over the years between 200 - 400 C.E. While the position of women in early Vedic India had been good, these laws illustrate the efforts of the Brahmin elite to restrict women’s legal independence in this later period. Both the laws of Manu and Hammurabi were related to marriage, family law, and the ways in which female

Heroism is defined as "the qualities or attributes of a hero or heroine." (Google). Destiny is defined as "something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune. The predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible, course of events." (Google). Finally A journey is defined as "an act of traveling from one place to another." (Google). While analyzing these two great epics I came across many similarities between the two main characters. In both epics The Odyssey and Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali Odysseus and Sundiata embark on destined heroic conquest to fulfill their destiny. All throughout the two main characters quest, they encounter obstacles, and foes they must overcome in order to achieve their goal of returning home. In Homers Odyssey, numerous exemplar of the two main themes heroism and destiny are evident, whether they are for the advantage or destruction of Odysseus. In Niane 's Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali, The theme of heroism and destiny appear bold and unavoidable throughout the narrative, for Sundiata is abundantly afflicted by how people accept him. If it were not for the fore told destiny of Odysseus and Sundiata they would not be such astounding Kings.

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Humans as a society began to truly flourish once they developed the written word. Literature has given all of humanity the chance to express them selves and document the experience that is being human. Something that is utilized in practically every moment of life is often overlooked and underappreciated. One must ask though, what is the purpose of this? One can begin to answer this question when they begin to apply the tools of Mosaix. Language in general is something that has molded and shaped the world, as it is today, a powerful driving force of creativity and ingenuity. It is the fundamental driving force of humanity, through which the story of the individual becomes the story of everyone.

Humans’ ideal image of divinity and their perception of the role divine power plays shift when looking at divinity through different perspectives. The Bible, the Epic of Gilgamesh, both written by multiple authors, and the “Rap Guide to Religion,” written by Baba Brinkman, are perfect examples of how humans’ notion of God differs. God and other divine powers are both prevalent in the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh; in fact, the gods often interfere with the humans. On the other hand, Brinkman’s performance illustrates atheists’ lack of trust in God. Brinkman argues that God is a human by-product and thus, with today’s technology, even a surveillance camera can replace the duties of the divine. When putting the authors’ viewpoint in a line,

Perhaps one of the main reasons the Epic of Gilgamesh is so popular and has lasted such a long time, is because it offers insight into the human concerns of people four thousand years ago, many of which are still relevant today. Some of these human concerns found in the book that are still applicable today include: the fear and concerns people have in relation to death, overwhelming desires to be immortal, and the impact a friendship has on a person’s life. It does not take a great deal of insight into The Epic of Gilgamesh for a person to locate these themes in the story, and even less introspection to relate to them.

Because this was one of the earliest poems known to history, the translated version we were to read was a little hard to follow due to its complicated grammar and writing. This book is referred to as an epic poem, yet it’s one of the longest ones. There are a total of 23 chapters, or “books” as they are referred to in the book.

Pak Chesang, an old provincial governor, agrees to help King Nulji return his lost brothers to Silla to ensure Nulji’s happiness and the health of the kingdom.

The Epic of Sundiata is a tale about the ancient kingdom of Mali in Africa and the legendary king and founder of the Mali Empire told by Djeli Mamadou Kouyate a griot, which is equivalent to storyteller. Before the griot begins the story he introduces himself as a “master in the art of eloquence.” He explains how his family had played an important role in preserving the history of the Mali Empire. By serving the princes of the Mali Empire. He says a griots job is to protect secrets, memorize the names and accomplishments of the great kings and preserving “the memory of mankind.” It is the griot that teaches kings their history so they can use lessons of their ancestors to guide their decisions. There is an obvious tone of importance in his introduction as well as a theme of power that resonates throughout the epic. The griot presents himself in the introduction to the audience in a way that gives him prestige. He is persuading his audience to believe that he has the credentials to tell a valid story.