Ship of Theseus

Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, and Achilles are all known as epic or homeristic heroes. They have all had their legendary battles and journeys that have classified them as an epic hero. Epic heroes all have good and bad qualities, for example Hercules is known as the strongest man in the world, but he is not that smart. Odysseus is a great example of an epic hero. He is smart, strong, and protected by gods and goddesses, but he does have faults in his actions considering he is only just a mortal. In

A question that has gnawed at my soul since before I can remember is what makes us, and why are we here. Our universe exists to challenge us. It gives us a feeling of emptiness in our stomach when we realize the vast, vastness of it is incomprehensible. That most of the galaxy in which we reside can never be seen or felt by the human species. It makes us question our existence, the idea that we came from nothing exists beyond the realm of our imagination. However, the idea that we came from something

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

Aegean Sea) and north of Egypt (across the Mediterranean Sea). II. Characters and Description of Characters Sienna Guillory as Helen- The most beautiful woman in Greece, daughter of the god Zeus and of Leda. She was abducted in childhood by the hero Theseus, who hoped in time to marry her, but she was rescued

fleet then gathered in Aulis. unfortunately Agamemnon killed one of Diana's sacred stags so she calmed the seas to prevent them from leaving. The seer Calchas said that the daughter of Agamemnon, must be sacrificed. They killed her and the Greek ships sailed to Troy. In The first nine years of the war The Greeks won

be said that for them death is but just another step to climb and they never really achieve it. Their hard earned glory allows them to live forever. The characters in the epic often shed light upon great heroes of past ages, such as Hercules and Theseus. For the ancient Greeks, a hero’s military fame could make him nearly as important as a

Odysseus first shows signs of greed when he wants hospitality from the Laestrygonians, but the Laestrygonians end up capturing one of his men and eating him up while the other two escape and run back to the ship (10.127-128). Odysseus is searching for hospitality. He is greedy when the Laestrygonians show a little hospitality that he is used to, but Odysseus is surprised seeing the Laestrygonians’ definition of hospitality is very different from his own.

ROUGH DRAFT GREEK RELIGION AND ITS AFFECT ON THE PEOPLE OF GREECE Daily prayers and Observances Greeks thought about their gods more often than most people do nowadays. Over the course of the day the Greeks would think about the gods often. if they wanted something such as death of an enemy or a good harvest he would give a offering to a temple of the of the gods domain in which he wanted help in. Greeks went to temples to present sacrifices to please the gods or to ask for the judgment

Greek Mythology  I  INTRODUCTION  Temple of Apollo at Didyma  The Greeks built the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, Turkey (about 300 bc). The temple supposedly housed an oracle  who foretold the future to those seeking knowledge. The predictions of the oracles, delivered in the form of riddles,  often brought unexpected results to the seeker. With Ionic columns reaching 19.5 m (64 ft) high, these ruins  suggest the former grandeur of the ancient temple.  Bernard Cox/Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York 

1. Betrayal and revenge 2. Metaphors of death-King Lear, Merchant of Venice, Othello 3. Humor- A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It 4. Pastoral settings- Ling Lear, A midnight Summer's Dream 5. Madness and insanity- Othello, Midnight Summer?s Dream, King Lear 6. Reversal- the main character falls from a high place 7. Letters- King Lear, Merchant of Venice 8. Things are not as they appear- King Lear, Merchant of Venice, Midsummer Night?s Dream 9. The Father/Daughter Conflict-Midsummer