of Ismarus. But as soon as the Cicones attack they flee onto their ships and leave, losing 6 men per ship in the battle. While at sea Odysseus and his men come upon a storm that blows them off course to the island of the Lotus- eaters. While on the island of the Lotus-eaters some native to the land give Odysseus and his men lotus, a intoxicating fruit of the lotus. This fruit makes the men lose their thoughts of home and just want to stay on the island and eat more fruit. The only way to get his men
What is a Fan Theory? According to urban dictionary Fan Theory is defined as “Set of assumptions which are intended to explain an unfinished event or series of events in a book, movie or saga.” Fan theories are a way the fan of a particular book, movie or even an animated series, connects the untied stories and creates a new piece of art which is a theory as the original author has not created and the story is left on the speculation and the liking of the reader or audience. These may have started
Green Bee-EaterGreen Bee-EaterGreen Bee-EaterGreen Bee-EaterGreen Bee-Eater Green Bee-Eater Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Coraciiformes Family: Meropidae Genus: Merops Scientific Name: Merops Orientalis Type: Bird Diet: Omnivore Size (H): 16cm - 18cm (6.2in - 7in) Wing Span: 29cm - 30cm (11.4in - 11.8in) Weight: 15g - 20g (0.5oz - 0.7oz) Top Speed: 42km/h (26mph) Life Span: 12 - 18 years Lifestyle: Solitary Conservation Status: Least Concern Colour: Green, Orange, Blue
In the aftermath, Lily often wondered why Voldemort had given her the chance to save herself, not just once, but three times. The most logical assumption was that he 'd simply been amusing himself before delivering the killing blow, knowing she 'd never step aside and leave her baby undefended. But if that had been the case, she wouldn 't have survived at all. Why spare her, someone who openly despised everything he stood for? What would inspire him to preserve the life of a woman he could only
It was another sleepless night for Narcissa Black. It was her third year at Hogwarts, and she’d never had this problem before. Luckily for her, her roommate, Amaryllis, was also having trouble sleeping, and so the two could keep each other company. “Hey, Narcissa,” Amaryllis giggled as she pounced on Narcissa’s bed. “Yes, Amaryllis?” Narcissa asked. “What do you think of Lucius Malfoy?” Narcissa’s crazy roommate asked, setting her chin in her hands. “Malfoy?” Narcissa tried to sound nonchalant
As Harry stepped into the home of Andromeda Tonks, he was blown away. With it’s high ceilings and lavish decorations, it was almost regal in appearance. He was reminded to an extent of the Malfoy Manor, at least what little of it he had seen. Hermione and Ron trailed behind him, along with Mrs. Weasley. The rest of the Weasleys had either not been able to make it, or simply didn’t want to go. Ron had decided to go only out of reluctance, as well as several days of begging from Harry. Hermione came
“You are late, son.” His father sneered at him from his wingback chair in his study, a snifter of brandy in his hand. Draco knew when he returned home that he’d missed dinner, but he was hoping his father would be in a less surly mood about it. “Yes, I know. My apologies, father,” he said as he walked into the room. His mother was seated in her usual place on the green velvet chesterfield sofa, so ever the dutiful son, he went to her first and bent to press a kiss to her temple and offer a quiet
Introduction According to Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 6-22, “leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization”. This essay will analyze two different leaders, William Wallace from Braveheart and Ahmad ibn Fadlan from The 13th Warrior. After analyzing each leader, this essay will transition to compare the leadership lessons, concepts, perspectives, and styles I observed. Then this
Who is Responsible for Your Weight? America is known for being one of the most obese countries in the world. Once you step foot in America, people can quickly find out why; everywhere you look there are a ton of fast food chains on nearly every block. Fast food to Americans is a quick, easy, and affordable way to get food. In the past Forty years, more than 160,000 fast food restaurants have opened in America (Pirello). This cheap and quick meal comes at a cost; according to the Centers for
The Sunshine Eaters, curated by Lisa Deanne Smith, can be defined as a thematic exhibition that works are selected and arranged around a theme with basic information provided, such as title and identification. The main goal, clearly addressed in the introductory panel, is to present different ways in which artists and designers approach to the land, plants, flowers, and trees as alternative pathways to conjure hope when living in a world with crises of meaning and values. Each work exemplifies a