The Character of Clytemnestra
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A 5 page analysis of the character of Clytemnestra in the play 'Agamemnon' (458 B.C.) by the Greek playwright Aeschylus. The writer argues that it would have been easy for Aeschylus to portray Clytemnestra as a completely unsympathetic character. Instead, he forces the audience to see Clytemnestra's point of view. Nevertheless, by making ClytemnestraΉs most defining characteristic her duplicity, Aeschylus obviously intends for the audience to see her as conniving and driven by her love of power. No additional sources cited.
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Warriors v. Women in Greek Mythology
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A 7 page essay on the unequal and unjust roles assigned to women in Greek society as expressed in mythology. The writer focuses on plays by Aeschylus, Euripides and Homer, and on the characters Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Odysseus, Calypso, and Helen. The writer also expresses the overall purpose of the play in terms of syncretic assimilation of Troy and also of the house of Agamemnon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid Compared
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This 7 page paper looks at both works inclusive of plot, primary characters, humorous aspects and thematic elements. The thesis that both works are about love, and not war, is supported with an analysis of the author's techniques and story lines. No additional sources cited.
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The Sound of Justice According To Plato and to The Bible
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This five-page-paper compares and contrasts the views of justice between the Book of Luke in the Bible and Plato's Republic. The causes of justice, the people who receive justice and a final discussion on the similarities and difference in the goal of justice between the two. Bibliography lists two sources.
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"Manchurian Candidate" and "Libation Bearers"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the parallels the film "Manchurian Candidate" and Aeschylus' "Libation Bearers" of the fifth century. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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"Medea" - Treatment And Perspective Of Women
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how women were typically treated during this historical period, as well as the extent to which Medea modified her own womanly character as she exacted revenge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Abuse of Women in Greek Mythology
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A 6 page paper that looks at the issue of abuse as it is presented in Greek mythology, and focuses on the issues related to the abuse of women in a number of myths. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Achilles: Leadership Abilities And Inabilities
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the manner by which Achilles should be judged when determining his abilities – and inabilities – as a leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Aeschylus's "The Libation-Bearers": Underlying Themes
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5 pages in length. As the tragic hero, Orestes is forced to come face to face with his own shortcomings, which ultimately cast upon him the tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall. Facing opposition from within his own being is part of the inner struggle that Orestes must addresses throughout the dialogue with his mother, Clytemnestra. The fate that governs her life also controls the actions associated with her troubled existence; being both underhanded and manipulative, Clytemnestra never dreams she would need to call upon the very depths of her heart in order to plead for her own life. However, as time progresses, Orestes inevitably learns that he, too, possesses a significant flaw and ultimately succumbs to the burdens of emotion that fate has already provided for him. No additional sources cited.
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An Analysis of Medea
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This 4 page paper examines the story of Jason and Medea and delves into the way in which she is characterized. Her portrayal as a murderess is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.
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An Analysis of the Iliad from the Point of View of Achilles:
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This 7 page paper discusses the Iliad in terms of Achilles. His role throughout the story is analyzed as are major themes involving Achilles such as anger and rage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Apollo and Oedipus
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This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Archetype/Great Mother-Demeter
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A 3 page personal essay in which the writer discusses the mythological figure to whom she feels the closest affinity and the archetypal meaning behind this figure. The writer chooses Demeter and feels that this figure represents the Jungian archetype of the Great Mother. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Aristotle and the Self-Sufficient Man
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Aristotle, as presented in "Politics," felt that while most men could not be self-sufficient, those who are find themselves incapable of working in common and are similar to beasts or to a god. The character of Achilles is also discussed in terms of this perspective. Bibliography list 2 sources.
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Artemis, Demeter, Hera, and Lilith; Suitable Babysitters?
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This 5 page paper looks at these four mythological character and examines their personalities and characteristics and events in their lives to discuss their suitable for a role in caring for the young. Then bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Aspects and Qualities of Ancient Greek Civilization as Found in Homer’s “The Odyssey”
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This is a 3 page paper on qualities of Greek civilization which are revealed in Homer’s “The Odyssey”. Homer’s “The Odyssey” was written around the year 750 B.C. and in addition to providing a great tale about the adventures of the king Odysseus, it also reveals aspects and qualities of the ancient civilization in Greece at that time. While Greece was recovering from the Trojan War, the journeys of Odysseus reveal to the readers that the ancients Gods and myths played a major role in everyday life and recollection of events in addition to the admiration of the qualities of hospitality, honor, athletic ability, story telling, organization and song within the everyday lives of the Greeks while qualities such as pride and arrogance were abhorred. While most of the events centered on the people from the higher classes, the lives of the slaves and common men are also included which gives the reader an added dimension to the complex societal structure which also existed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Athena, The Virgin Goddess
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A 7 page research paper that explores a hypothesis concerning the virginity of the goddess Athena. This hypothesis posits that the way that the ancient Greeks conceived virginity played a significant role in the way that the goddess was conceptualized. The writer argues that an examination of literature verifies this hypothesis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Barry Powell's "Classical Myth": Mythological Goddesses And Dominance
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5 pages in length. Whether intentional or by happenstance, mythology places goddesses at the bottom of the totem pole with regard to their status as living beings. As a means by which to control the fairer sex, mythological gods have historically created a hostile environment in which goddesses are forced to exist. Hesiod's Pandora is but one instance when a woman's beauty is employed as a ruse for death, disease and treachery. Clearly, one of the most prominent literary motifs of mythology is that of power. When determining who truly exercises power in archaic society, one first must study the ancient societies and what was important in their existence. Indeed, it can readily be argued that patriarchy ruled ancient Greece, inasmuch as the ancestral ties associated with the male gender were as strong as steel. However, not all gods were deemed acceptable to adopt a position of power, a concept that is readily apparent within the literary boundaries of Hesiod's other mythological tales. No additional sources cited.
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Comparing and Contrasting Zeus and Odin:
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This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the Greek God Zeus to his Norse counterpart Odin. This paper argues that the striking similarities between these two mythological gods illustrates how influenced the Norse culture was by the Greek culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Comparison /Jacob and Odysseus
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the story of Jacob in Genesis and the saga of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. The writer contrasts and compares the features of the two narratives. No additional sources cited. khodyjac.rtf Comparison /Jacob and Odysseus : a 5 page essay that analyzes the story of Jacob in Genesis and the saga of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. The writer contrasts and compares the features of the two narratives. No additional sources cited.
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Comparisons of the Myths of “Cupid and Psyche” and “Beauty and the Beast”
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This is a 5 page paper comparing the stories of “Psyche and Cupid” and “Beauty and the Beast”. Several elements are similar to the storylines of the myth “Psyche and Cupid” and the folk tale “Beauty and the Beast”. Both female heroines in the stories must overcome hardships, travel and separation from their families in order to be with the ones they love who are not as they appear to be. Psyche believes her husband to be human only to find out he is a winged God. Bella believes the Beast to be a beast until it is revealed he is actually human. Both heroines end up loving the “beasts” despite their appearances and both end up having to experience transformations in order to be with the men they love: Psyche becomes a winged God to be with Cupid and the Beast becomes a man to be with Bella (Beauty). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dante's Vision of Hell:
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This 5 page paper discusses Dante's Inferno and dicusses his interpretation of Hell. Furthermore, this paper discusses the effects which Dante likely wanted to produce for the reader. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Death in Ancient Greece
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the Ancient Greeks’ attitude to death and the rituals and beliefs which surrounded death. Death among the Ancient Greeks was treated as honourable as described by Homer and its prevalence in their society became a daily way of life. Men died in battle and from disease and whether or not the belief was for a good or evil life which followed, detailed rituals were adhered to in order to preserve the soul of the person in the afterlife until that person was reborn again. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Demeter and Persephone
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This is a 4 page paper which discusses the Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone. The bibliography has 5 sources.
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Dionysus
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In addition to being half male and half female, Dionysus was half God and half mortal. This 7 page paper provides a tutorial based on the thesis that writing about the Greek God, Dionysus, the duality of his form and disposition may be a place from which the study may begin. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Do Artists and Playwrights in the Classical World Present Herakles in a Consistant Way?
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This 14 page paper examines the background of the Greek god Herakles and how this mythalogical figure is depicted in art. Additionally, this paper examines whether various pieces of art depicting Herakles depict a consistant image.
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Early Christianity/A Mix of Myth
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A 4 page research paper that which addresses traditional Christian dogma that asserts that the Bible is literally true and that the story of Jesus' life, death and resurrection are unique. However, examination of ancient myth and Jewish tradition shows that this is not the case. Early Christians not only drew heavily on Hebrew scripture in describing the life of Christ, they also borrowed heavily from the pagan religions that they presumed to abhor. It seems reasonable to presume that this practice gave the new religion a ring of authenticity with various populations as it was not very different from the religions that preceded it. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khchmyth.rtf

Edith Hamilton/Mythology
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This 5 page paper dicusses Edith Hamilton's book, Mythology. It talks about how she presents Greek mythology, and the different stories that involve it. 1 source cited.
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Essays on Mythology
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A 6 page paper consists of 2 essays (3 pages each). The first essay discusses the applicability of the creation myth in Genesis and the myth of Prometheus to modern society. The second essay discusses the value of African wisdom proverbs. No bibliography provided.
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Euripides' "Medea" And Seneca's "Medea": Compare/Contrast
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5 pages in length. Both Seneca and Euripides envisioned something different when they each penned their individual version of Medea. That Euripides put forth a decidedly more humane and sensitive version illustrates how Seneca took her fundamental character and transformed it into an unsavory, vengeful sorcerer. Clearly, Seneca's Medea boasts a more defiant, anger characterization than does Euripides, asserting an obvious contempt for Medea in particular, as well as women in general. Contrarily, Euripides' Medea tells of a genuine love that is torn apart by greed and blind ambition; had it not been for Jason's impetuosity, Medea would have had no reason to utilize her magical abilities in such a vengeful fashion. The message that such vast difference says about each culture speaks to the issue of patriarchal control. No additional sources cited.
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Fate and Oedipus the King.
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(5 pp). Ancient Greeks cared deeply about the pursuit of knowledge. Although the truth was often a terrifying concept, they still saw it as a critical virtue. The theater with its chorus and collection of ancient stories, was one way in which the ideas of knowledge and truth were examined. How fate plays a role in this play, and in our lives is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses
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This 3 page paper answers three questions posed by a student regarding Greek and Roman gods which appear in myth and literature. The heroes in The Odyssey and The Aeneid are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses
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Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses This 3 page paper answers three questions posed by a student regarding Greek and Roman gods which appear in myth and literature. The heroes in The Odyssey and The Aeneid are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Filename: SA044Grk.rtf
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Greek Religion, Culture and Customs
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This 10 page paper discusses aspects of Greek religion, culture and customs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Gregory Horace's Translation Of Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how the ten tales of Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' reflects contemporary society. No additional sources cited.
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Hades And Hitler: Compare/Contrast
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5 pages in length. A cold heart and calculating mind are what bind the Greek god Hades and German assassin Adolf Hitler. When one compares the similarities by which they undertook their unrelenting wickedness, it is with little difficulty that one can draw myriad common denominators where these two historical characters are concerned. Hitler, in his self-prescribed superiority, sought to annihilate the entire Jewish population in an effort to cleanse the world of what he deemed as unworthy people; Hades, whose inherent powers afforded him the ability to inflict pain and misery on all who came into the underworld, relished this hegemony. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Heracles and the 'Twelve Labors' - The Better Story
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A 5 page paper discussing Heracles [later renamed 'Hercules ' by the Romans]. The themes of the stories and adventures of Heracles have all the makings of a great action/adventure television show. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Hercules & Diana / Heroism Personified
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This 5 page paper discusses the myth of Hercules (Heracles) and compares it with the myth of Diana (Artemis). Each character was undeniably heroic and each based their standards of behavior on ideals much larger than their own individuality. No additional sources cited.
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Hercules Then And Now
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A 5 page paper. Ancient myths are often resurrected for modern day entertainment. Hercules is one of those that has gained a great following in today's society. This essay offers a brief overview of Hercules life, according to Greek mythology, and compares it to the Hercules presently on television. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Hesiod's Theogony: Zeus As Leader
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This 5 page paper argues that Hesiod, in the Theogony, presents Zeus as an autocratic leader by virtue of authority, with the wisdom to heed the advice of others. No additional sources are listed.
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Homer's "The Iliad" – Achilles An Effective Leader
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14 pages in length. To evaluate Achilles' competence as an effective leader is to take a long, hard look at the manner by which leadership was constructed during this very violent era. The extent to which brutality and aggression served a purpose where behavior coercion was concerned is both grand and far-reaching; that the very nature of leadership must also incorporate the elements of personal integrity, responsibility and foresight beyond the present speaks to the very aspects Achilles did not always possess in his quest toward providing effective direction to those who followed his lead. his lead. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Human Sacrifice in Greek and Roman Mythology
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A 12 page analytical paper exploring the theme of human sacrifice in mythology. Using the stories of Selene and Endymion, Aphrodite and Adonis, and Cybele and Attis, along with two stories about Demeter, the writer supports the notion that human sacrifice is used to demonstrate the power of the gods and compassion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Icarus: Ovid and Rukeyser
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Ovid’s version of “The Story of Daedalus and Icarus” with Muriel Rukeyser’s “Waiting for Icarus.” No additional sources cited.
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Incest of the Gods
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A 7 page essay on the incestuous relationships reported in Greek mythology and Greek plays. The writer lists a number of incestuous relationships between Zeus, his brothers and sisters and progeny, and also gives examples from and commentary on plays such as Oedipus Rex, Medea and Agamemnon in support of the thesis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Jason & the Argonauts After Medea's Departure
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In 6 pages the author tells a hypothetical story, which might have happened when Argonauts visited Jason in Corinth after Medea's departure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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