Pandora And The Gods, Pan And Satyrs

The Greeks took care of the dead by washing them, putting them in tombs, and bringing offerings to their grave. The women’s role was to wash and wrap the dead bodies in cloth. They also decorated them with flowers and herbs. The men dug the area in which the body was to be buried. On this first piece of pottery, it looks like people are walking as if they were in a funeral procession. Women are surrounding the dead person and men are following the women. The pottery has a top that looks like a funnel which comes down and narrows out into a long neck. At the bottom of the long neck it starts to get wider and forms a shape that looks like a vase. The vase sits on a very small pedestal. On the sides of the narrow neck there are two handles that look like very long and thin wings. On the neck of the pot, there is one women standing there. The design above her head looks like a wreath. She looks like she is crying over a body. She is on top of everything that is on the pottery which leads me to conclude that she is an important part of this piece. The dead person may have been her son or husband. At the bottom of the pottery there is a design that looks like black spikes. The pot is entirely black with the picture in gold paint. This pot was called a Loutrophoros. It was used for holding water to wash the dead body. After the body was buried, the Greeks put offerings on the graves of the people who have passed away. This next

The myth of Pandora starts with two brothers, Epimetheus and Prometheus, who were Titans that tasked themselves as spokespeople for their creation from clay: mankind. Epimetheus was in charge of creating the creatures that were to roam the Earth while Prometheus was to distribute them. While most animals were armed or protected by their physical attributes, man stood alone naked and bear to all those that may attack. Thus, Prometheus, the mischevious of the two, deceived Zeus one day into giving mankind the best portion of a sacrificed bull, leaving behind bare bones and fats for the gods. Outraged and offended, Zeus then took the gift of fire away from mankind to leave them in the cold and darkness. However, Prometheus once again outwitted Zeus and stole unwearying fire for men to have the intelligence necessary to sustain their lives. As punishment, Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock in Caucasus where an eagle ripped apart and devoured his liver every day, which then regenerated each nightfall as result of his immortality. Although Prometheus caused him the most angst, Zeus believed the kind-hearted Epimetheus deserved to struggle as well in a form that would not only punish him but also the brothers’ creation of mankind. Zeus called out for Hephaestus to construct the most beautiful, intelligent, and brave women named Pandora to be the new companion of Epimetheus in place of Prometheus. However, he also graced her with one other quality: curiosity. So, Zeus delivered his

The Hebrew or Israelite’s (HoI) book of Genesis (2.5-3) and the Pandora Myth in the Greek poet Hesiod’s Work and Days both include the creation of Men and Women. In each of these works, this creation plays a significant role in showing the relationship between human beings and gods (or God) in that culture. The order of creation (Man Vs Women) indicates the importance one sex has over the other. In the book of Genesis (2.5-3) and Work and Days, Men are created before women towards the beginning of creation. However, the basis on why women are created indicates the importance of women in HoI and Greek cultures. In the book of Genesis (2.5-3) woman is created to be a companion for the lonely man, but plays an important role helping humans become more human like. In contrast, the story of Work and Days tells us women are created to punish man and are the root of all evil. The process in how women are created also indicates their importance within these cultures. In Genesis, the woman is created from a man’s rib, while in Work and Days the woman is created out of clay and the “gifts” of many gods. Lastly, how the gods (or God) treats man, preceding creation, may also indicate some insight to their relationships. In Genesis, we see God worry for man’s well being, while in Works and Days man is being punished for something they didn’t do.

Through further research, I have learned that this vase “depicts the heroes Achilles and Ajax playing a board game” (Two-Handled Jar with Achilles and Ajax).

Phyllis, L. M., & Minkel, W. (2000). Greek mythology. School Library Journal, 46(10), 75-76. Retrieved

The title of this piece is “Torso of Aphrodite/Venus”. This piece was discovered outside of Rome in 1771. Afterwards, it was purchased by a wealthy English collector, who displayed it in his home. Today, the piece resides at the

Say “Greek Tragedy” to an English major and you’re likely to elicit a groan, or even perhaps a screech of terror. For me however, Greek tragedy, as well as Greek mythology, has always fascinated me. When I was younger, the Greek God’s always captured my interest, and I could never get enough of them. As I grew older, I became interested in the more refined aspects that Greek literature had to offer. Sophocles and The Three Theban Plays in particular, left me awestruck. I quickly began to realize that many of the new and inventive books and movies I had seen, had actually been written in one form or another, generations ago.

Mythology is a collection of myths that present life lessons that are relevant to our daily lives. Wim Coleman's book The Nine Muses, are plays about ancient Greek myths that used gods and heroes to teach life lessons. The play of “Phaeton and the Sun Chariot” presents the dangers of hubris, which can have many consequences and negative effects. The whole play is based on an eager demigod named Phaeton, who was being very curious to meet his father Helios. Throughout the play, it shows Phaeton being stubborn and his overconfident desires to do great things which led him to riding his father's sun chariot and that resulted in his death. There is no doubt that Phaeton's hubris negatively impacted his life and the lives of those around him.

The work of art that I choose from the Amarna period from the Brooklyn Museum is called the Nefertiti, ca.1352-1336 B.C.E. The sunk relief was carved in limestone and painted with blue in the hieroglyphs, flows, and crowns. Also, red paints were used for the bodies and hands of Aten and the base of the bouquet. According to the eLearning videos, “the blue crown is symbolic of the goddess Tefnut, the goddess of moisture, clouds and dew”, which represented Nefertiti as the goddess of nature. This work of art used to be part of a column. Moreover, the scene displayed offering of life to one of the sun god, Aten. With Nefertiti standing beside her husband, Akhenaton, it served to strengthen Nefertiti’s divinity and supports for their sun god, Aten,

This piece of art depicted the interaction between Dionysus and Pan in a form of sculpture. The sculpture was created from beautiful marble in A.D. 50 – 150. The work is three

Their were multiple different art works that caught my attention at the museum although through the semester it was the Roman chapter that captivated my attention the most hence forth I chose this artwork. Each piece of art present in the museum deserved their own acknowledgment respectively from the gold and marble jewelry present to the large sculptures rich in detail non stood out more to myself than The Indian Triumph of Dionysus.I found this piece of art to be appealing because there are many different people and beings within this piece of work that are well known in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. The entire piece is centered on Dionysus, yet everyone plays an important role in the overall story of the piece. Also, I found it very interesting that someone took a great interest in building a monumental sarcophagus for a man who was known for introducing wine.
As Dionysus and his followers journeyed to the East to introduce wine and culture they were sometimes

When examining the statue, there is an old woman bent and weary. Her posture helps clue us in, with her age and the state of her health. The figure is dressed in cloth that drapes off her body as she carries a basket that is filled with what we may think are offerings. On her head, there are vines that create a band around the top of her head used to signify the festival that was going on during that time. The specific detail that is seen on this statue persuades us to want to know the story of this woman. Doing so, the process involves lots of research about the time and art. During the hellenistic period, artists begin to introduce more inner beauty than physical beauty. There is an opportunity to learn more about the structure itself, then settle for what is given and seen.

The ancient Greeks had many hardships and even resemble those that we are facing in current times; yet, to tell these stories they shrouded them in fiction so they could tell a truth. In the short play Prometheus Bound, we find the main character Prometheus being bound to the face of a desolate cliff so that he may face the elements and never have a human look upon him since he favored humans over Zeus. Here I will tell my analysis of Prometheus Bound from the understanding of who Prometheus was, the conflict that is presented among some of those who visited him, and what his story has on our current society. Prometheus was a deity that had once been one of the original Titans and since is name means forethought in Greek he was known as one of the smartest or the smartest gods that resided on Mount Olympus. As his name says he knew that the Titans would

The panel, using the medium marble, is said to be from around 210 A.D.. Marble at the time was a common material used for many sculptures. The marble is significant to the interpretation of the work

The story of Pandora, shows that the nature of the Greek gods is actually one in which the gods will have vengeance if you deceive them. In most religions gods are used as a sort of symbol of forgiveness and goodness for there believers. However, in the Greek system of religion if a human messes with a god or their territory the god will have vengeance. So this shows that the Greek system believed not in the forgiveness of their gods but that their gods were all powerful and could wipe out the whole world if they wanted.