In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was so beautiful that she caused the Trojan War when her husband Paris abducted her from her home in Sparta. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Helen is mentioned as an example of beauty: “But soft! What light through yonder window … Read more
Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who ruled as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. His name is cognate with the first element of his Roman equivalent Jupiter. His mythologies and powers are similar, though not identical, to those of Indo-European deities such as Zeus, Perkūnas, Taranis and Thor. … Read more
Gillette Venus is a company that takes its name from the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. Aphrodite was one of the most popular goddesses in Greek mythology, and her son, Zeus, was the gods’ king. Gillette Venus’s products are designed to make women feel beautiful and confident. The company’s slogan is “The goddess … Read more
Greek mythology is full of tales about the gods and their interactions with humans. One of these stories is about Pandora, a woman who was created by the gods to be a curse on humanity. Pandora was given a box by the god Zeus, told not to open it, and released into the world. Of … Read more
Roman mythology refers to the body of myths that have emerged throughout the history of the Roman civilization. These myths typically revolve around the Roman gods and goddesses, and tell stories of their actions and interactions with humans. Greek mythology, on the other hand, encompasses a much broader range of stories and characters. While Roman … Read more
Medea and Antigone are two tragic figures from Greek mythology. Medea is a sorceress who helps Jason steal the Golden Fleece and kills her own children to revenge her husband’s betrayal. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus who defy’s Creon’s order not to bury her brother resulting in her own death. Both women share similar … Read more
Greek and Norse mythology are two of the most famous mythologies in history. Greek mythology is well known for its association with Greek culture, art, politics, theatre, literature, religion etc. Greek mythology is so influential that Greek words form the root of all European languages today (and even many non-European ones!). The Greek pantheon includes … Read more
The Trojan War was an epic war fought between the city of Troy and the Greek states that occurred in the 13th or 12th century BC. The war is one of the most important events in Greek mythology and has been narrated through many works of Greek literature, most notably Homer’s ” Iliad. ” The … Read more
Greek and Norse mythology are two mythological systems that share the theme of gods interfering with human affairs. Norse mythology has its focus on Norse gods that descend to Earth, while Greek mythology places emphasis on humans coming into contact with immortals in a more direct fashion. This article will discuss a comparison of Norse … Read more
Honor has a lot of different meanings, from high respect, to privilege, to moral sexuality, but through the many years the thought of honor existed, “The term honor has always been a word used to describe men and women of high moral worth or great achievement”(Honor). An honorable person is a selfless person, one that … Read more
Prologue: Omens There once was a mythology of gods and goddesses who selfish with their magic. Their parents forever cursed them to only use their gifts for selflessness and honesty. But one child turned against her parents and she was the most powerful and destructive of all. She escaped their curse and exiled herself to … Read more
When man was first created they were given gifts by Prometheus. They had received many wonderful things such as the shape of the gods and understanding. There is one special gift that Prometheus did not give man, dreaming. Prometheus wanted to grant man this godly ability, but he could not. Only Hallucinus, god of dreams, … Read more
Sparta and Athens are both ancient Greek civilizations. They are both known throughout the world as fierce warriors of the ancient world. Not only are they known as warriors, but they are known for their society. These civilizations fascinate many people with their many advances in political and social fields. Both have influenced culture today … Read more