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    Poseidon

    Poseidon The immortal Poseidon shines in Greek mythology as an influential figure. His many human qualities were often seen as flaws. Poseidon, along with his brothers Zeus and Hades, controlled the three realms of the earth; Poseidon the water god, Zeus the sky god, and Hades the lord of the underworld. Other domains under Poseidon’s control were earthquakes and horses. He also had a strong need to show his powers, and it often came out through mortal flaws. He exerted his power to show off his

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    Helen Of Troy Research Paper

    Greek mythology tells of a woman whose actions sparked a ten year war, destroyed an entire city, left thousands dead, and changed the entire course of Greek mythology. This woman is Helen of Troy, daughter of Zeus and the most beautiful woman in the world. The reason the war took place was because of her, and the entire war seemed to revolve around which group- the Greeks or the Trojans- got to take her back. Helen of Troy plays the role of a villain in the Trojan War because she ran off with a Trojan

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    Hoplite Book Review

    Book Review of Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience Kyle Bonds History 3300, Dr. Kicklighter 09 October 2013 Kyle Bonds Dr. Joseph Kicklighter 9 October 2013 History 3300 Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience Review Collected and edited by Victor Davis Hanson, Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience is a collection of nine scholarly essays specifically about the Hoplite warrior: describing the weapons used, how the identification and retrieval of casualties

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    Medea Feminist Analysis

    play was a warning towards husbands about the consequences of not staying faithful to their wives. Today's view on feminism, however, sheds a different light on the rather gruesome events that take place in this work of literature. While Medea was a Greek horror story at the time it was written, major concepts of the play now appeal to modern feminist ideas. Medea addresses some important topics

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    Art History

    The north frieze closes with the god of the sea, Poseidon, who rises up out of the ocean with seahorses. Lastly, the Telephus frieze (Fig.20) narrates in chronological order the life of Telephus, one of the heroes of Greek mythology. Since there was only a limited amount of space available in the upper inner courtyard, the Telephus reliefs were created on shallower slabs that those used for the Gigantomachy around the base. Even though the Telephus frieze was sculpted on a smaller scale, its quality

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    Ancient Greece: Everyday Life In The Birthplace Of Western Civilization

    The complex belief system of greek mythology and it importance in the The Odyssey, and it cultural values are demonstrated throughout the text Ancient Greece: Everyday Life in the Birthplace of Western Civilization. Foremost, the importance of greek mythology is evident when “The strong god glittering left her as he spoke, and now her ladyship” (Homer 753). Displayed through the quote the greek gods were important to the sections, demonstrated through the god Hermes saving Odysseus by forcing Calypso

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    Ancient Greece Dbq

    The unique geography of Greece has had impacts on the Ancient Greek civilizations. The impacts were both negative and positive. The of mountains of Greece negatively impacted ancient Greeks by forcing them to live in independent communities cut off from one another. The second negative impact the geographic make up of Greece had on the ancient Greeks is its location. Greece is located on the intersection of two fault plates and in an area of high volcanic activity. Due to these environmental factors

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    Academic Writing

    the ideals which are pursued even today. The richness of Greek mythology inspired artists from the middle ages to modernity, with motives of myth occurring sporadically throughout history. Starting from the middle ages, when Christian and ancient traditions started to mix together, forming the basis of modern western culture, Greek myth has been in the centre of interest. It is intriguing to note that Roman mythology is not as potent as Greek in modern art. Ovid’s Metamorphoses was the most influential

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    Homer

    reach, the rough road to compassion is noble and ultimately superior to the easier paths of anger and rage. In Book 22, Achilles demonstrates mindless rage as he desecrates the body of the Trojan warrior and son of King Priam, Hector. This violates Greek funeral rites, which say that a warrior of Hector’s status, like Patrokles before him, should receive a proper burial. Achilles’ rage over the death of Patrokles, however, prevents him from having compassion for a fellow warrior, namely Hector. Priam

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    Persuasive Speech

    Emily Bontz COMM 110, Class 1205, MTWTH 8:00 A.M Group Speech June 24, 2013 Travel to Greece Introduction I. Attention Getting Device: Traveling to Greece for the first time is a life-altering experience. The unique culture and the beauty of the spectacular landscapes, alone, are enough to amaze you. Add on the rest of what Greece has to offer and prepare yourself for a long-lasting experience that you will remember forever. II. Orientation Phase: A. Point: Greece is

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