Articles related to "Circe"
Odysseus and Circe
Long before Harry Potter, there was Circe, great sorceress of the Greeks, who tried to enslave the great Odysseus.
circe • sorceress • odysseus • ulysses • odysseus and circe
Long before Harry Potter, there was Circe, great sorceress of the Greeks, who tried to enslave the great Odysseus.
circe • sorceress • odysseus • ulysses • odysseus and circe
Circe's Vile Pinch: Gail Bell's The Poison Principle
Gail Bell takes the facts of this story about her grandfather, handed down through family folklore, hunted down obsessively in testimonials, newspaper clippings, bits of journals, and scattered artefacts, and turns it into a literary examination of the narrative of poisoning; a Barthian thesis on what the nature of poisoning from a mythical, historical, and fictional perspective reveals about humanity.
poison • literary • non-fiction • history • pharmacy
Gail Bell takes the facts of this story about her grandfather, handed down through family folklore, hunted down obsessively in testimonials, newspaper clippings, bits of journals, and scattered artefacts, and turns it into a literary examination of the narrative of poisoning; a Barthian thesis on what the nature of poisoning from a mythical, historical, and fictional perspective reveals about humanity.
poison • literary • non-fiction • history • pharmacy
BeWitched Plants For Halloween
A pretty face can hide a Painted Lady
brugmansia • datura • foxglove • circe • halloween
A pretty face can hide a Painted Lady
brugmansia • datura • foxglove • circe • halloween
Witches in Ancient History
Women empowered with supernatural abilities can be found in all ancient cultures, often serving a positive and a negative purpose in everyday life and the quest to know.
witchcraft in the ancient world • famous witches • the witch of endor • circe and odysseus • hebrew views of witches
Women empowered with supernatural abilities can be found in all ancient cultures, often serving a positive and a negative purpose in everyday life and the quest to know.
witchcraft in the ancient world • famous witches • the witch of endor • circe and odysseus • hebrew views of witches
Literature in a Long Fatal Love Chase
Louisa May Alcott pulls references and names from history, literature and mythology for her hastily organized novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase.
a long fatal love chase • louisa may alcott • fair rosamond • the circe • hero and leander
Louisa May Alcott pulls references and names from history, literature and mythology for her hastily organized novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase.
a long fatal love chase • louisa may alcott • fair rosamond • the circe • hero and leander
Lessons to Learn in Homer's The Odyssey
Teaching The Odyssey to students can be overwhelming. How can you teach a classic epic poem with glorious language and texture and somehow make modern students care?
homer odyssey lesson plan • the odyssey • lesson plans for homer • lesson plans for the odyssey • teaching the odyssey
Teaching The Odyssey to students can be overwhelming. How can you teach a classic epic poem with glorious language and texture and somehow make modern students care?
homer odyssey lesson plan • the odyssey • lesson plans for homer • lesson plans for the odyssey • teaching the odyssey
Scylla and Charybdis
The expression "between Scylla and Charybdis" means to be caught between two opposing dangers. The Greek myth behind the expression explains why.
scylla • charybdis • odyssey • sperlonga • ovid
The expression "between Scylla and Charybdis" means to be caught between two opposing dangers. The Greek myth behind the expression explains why.
scylla • charybdis • odyssey • sperlonga • ovid
Mythical Reviews: The Odyssey(1997) and Fairy Tale: A True Story
Reviews of the films <u>The Odyssey</u> and <u>Fairy Tale: A True Story</u> (both rated PG)- Includes links and related reading.
calypso • circe • cottingley • creature • cyclops
Reviews of the films <u>The Odyssey</u> and <u>Fairy Tale: A True Story</u> (both rated PG)- Includes links and related reading.
calypso • circe • cottingley • creature • cyclops
Circus Performers Wow Them in South Africa
They plunge from the sky, sliding down the length of scarves and ropes, their bodies entwined, until they are suspended dangerously in mid-air.
natalie roberts • orlando vargas • dancer • jazz art • cape town
They plunge from the sky, sliding down the length of scarves and ropes, their bodies entwined, until they are suspended dangerously in mid-air.
natalie roberts • orlando vargas • dancer • jazz art • cape town
The Witch in Literature
She is elusive and enigmatic. Both feared and loved, the witch embodies the human struggle to manipulate creation itself.
the history of witchcraft • witches in fairytales • history of witchcraft • origin of witchcraft • history of witches
She is elusive and enigmatic. Both feared and loved, the witch embodies the human struggle to manipulate creation itself.
the history of witchcraft • witches in fairytales • history of witchcraft • origin of witchcraft • history of witches
Ulysses' Effect on Literature
Edith Hall's The Return of Ulysses examines Homer's epic poem The Odyssey and its inspiration on works of film, art and literature.
the return of ulysses by edith hall • homer's odyssey's effect on literature • shape shifting as theme in the odyssey • women's roles in the odyssey • exile as theme in the odyssey
Edith Hall's The Return of Ulysses examines Homer's epic poem The Odyssey and its inspiration on works of film, art and literature.
the return of ulysses by edith hall • homer's odyssey's effect on literature • shape shifting as theme in the odyssey • women's roles in the odyssey • exile as theme in the odyssey
Witches and Myths
Fallacies about witches and witchcraft in Myth and Legend - Plus a bit of Hallowe'en fun!
witches • mythology • hallowe'en • halloween • warlocks
Fallacies about witches and witchcraft in Myth and Legend - Plus a bit of Hallowe'en fun!
witches • mythology • hallowe'en • halloween • warlocks
J. W. Waterhouse – The Modern Pre-Raphaelite
London's Royal Academy is exploring the life and works of John W. Waterhouse. More than 40 paintings will show his relationship to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
john w. waterhouse • pre-raphaelite brotherhood • william holman hunt • dante gabriel rossetti • john everett millais christ in the house of his pa
London's Royal Academy is exploring the life and works of John W. Waterhouse. More than 40 paintings will show his relationship to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
john w. waterhouse • pre-raphaelite brotherhood • william holman hunt • dante gabriel rossetti • john everett millais christ in the house of his pa
Marvelous Mullein
An in-depth look at Mullein including medicinal and magical properties, tips on growing, and the history and folklore surrounding this marvelous herb!
herb • herbal • herbalism • mullein • verbascum thapsus
An in-depth look at Mullein including medicinal and magical properties, tips on growing, and the history and folklore surrounding this marvelous herb!
herb • herbal • herbalism • mullein • verbascum thapsus
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MEDICINE ADVANCES = ETERNAL YOUTH?
For centuries man has known that, beyond broken bones, the human body cannot be repaired. That is because there are no spare parts, and the body's defense system rejects any type of tissue not recognized as its own. Will animal organs be used to repair the human body?
xenotransplantation • transplants • genes • genetic manipulation • immune rejection
For centuries man has known that, beyond broken bones, the human body cannot be repaired. That is because there are no spare parts, and the body's defense system rejects any type of tissue not recognized as its own. Will animal organs be used to repair the human body?
xenotransplantation • transplants • genes • genetic manipulation • immune rejection
QUEBEC - THE CITY OF FESTIVALS Part 1 of 2
Article about the festivals in Quebec City.
quebec • festivals • military bands • summer festival • winter carnival
Article about the festivals in Quebec City.
quebec • festivals • military bands • summer festival • winter carnival
The Fairmont: San Francisco’s Hotel, Hotel
The Fairmont: San Francisco’s Hotel, Hotel offers classic San Francisco posh.
san francisco • fairmont • hotel • cable car • nob hill
The Fairmont: San Francisco’s Hotel, Hotel offers classic San Francisco posh.
san francisco • fairmont • hotel • cable car • nob hill
Book Review: Changer by Jane Lindskold
This week's article is a books review of <u>Changer</u> by Jane Lindskold.
shape changer • shifter • king arthur • legends • myths
This week's article is a books review of <u>Changer</u> by Jane Lindskold.
shape changer • shifter • king arthur • legends • myths
Free Entry To Tate Britain in London
For visitors looking for cheap things to do in London, why not pay a visit to Tate Britain and take a free tour.
tate britain in london • cheap things to do in london • john constable • free tours at tate britain • j w turner
For visitors looking for cheap things to do in London, why not pay a visit to Tate Britain and take a free tour.
tate britain in london • cheap things to do in london • john constable • free tours at tate britain • j w turner
18th-Century European Portraitists
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
Biography of Spanish Writer Lope de Vega
A brief biography of Lope de Vega, one of Spain's most popular playwrights, who wrote over 1,500 plays and many fine poems.
lope de vega comedies • lope de vega poems • lope de vega plays • vega fuente ovejuna • lope de vega prose
A brief biography of Lope de Vega, one of Spain's most popular playwrights, who wrote over 1,500 plays and many fine poems.
lope de vega comedies • lope de vega poems • lope de vega plays • vega fuente ovejuna • lope de vega prose
Bouguereau, Leighton and Waterhouse
Though overshadowed by the Impressionists in their own day, the works of these romantic and idealistic artists has through time gained a new respect and admiration.
edmund leighton • john waterhouse • j. w. .waterhouse • william adolphe bouguereau • victorian artists
Though overshadowed by the Impressionists in their own day, the works of these romantic and idealistic artists has through time gained a new respect and admiration.
edmund leighton • john waterhouse • j. w. .waterhouse • william adolphe bouguereau • victorian artists
Jazzanova: The Sound of Summer in the Dead of Winter
German jazz-lounge-house artists Jazzanova brighten up even the dullest winter days.
jazzanova • jazz • techno • house • lounge
German jazz-lounge-house artists Jazzanova brighten up even the dullest winter days.
jazzanova • jazz • techno • house • lounge
The Daring Voyage
Dealing with the aftermath of some tragedy and finding our path for the process of individuation can be like the journey of the epic hero.
jung • individuation • personality • epic hero • aeneid
Dealing with the aftermath of some tragedy and finding our path for the process of individuation can be like the journey of the epic hero.
jung • individuation • personality • epic hero • aeneid
The Myth of Echo and Narcissus
Echo, a nymph, fell in love with the handsome Narcissus and wasted away when he did not return her love. For his cruelty, he met the same fate.
myth of echo and narcissus • story of echo and narcissus • legend of echo and narcissus • narcissus echo • mythology narcissus
Echo, a nymph, fell in love with the handsome Narcissus and wasted away when he did not return her love. For his cruelty, he met the same fate.
myth of echo and narcissus • story of echo and narcissus • legend of echo and narcissus • narcissus echo • mythology narcissus
Monsters from Classical Mythology
Find out about the monsters and fantastical beasts that terrorized the ancients of classical times.
monsters • classical mythology • greek • scylla • sirens
Find out about the monsters and fantastical beasts that terrorized the ancients of classical times.
monsters • classical mythology • greek • scylla • sirens
Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe
St. Fulgentius was known for his austerity, theological knowledge, and oratory skills. He was canonized and given the designation "Father of the Church."
saint fulgentius of ruspe • st. fulgentius • ruspe • saint fulgentius father of the church • catholic saint feast day january 1
St. Fulgentius was known for his austerity, theological knowledge, and oratory skills. He was canonized and given the designation "Father of the Church."
saint fulgentius of ruspe • st. fulgentius • ruspe • saint fulgentius father of the church • catholic saint feast day january 1
The Odyssey: Adventure Story or Coded Message?
Part 2 of a review of Iman Wilkens's book Where Troy Once Stood. In this part, Wilkens asserts that Homer's Odyssey was a set of sailing directions, not the story of a famous adventurer.
odyssey • iliad • trojan war • ancient british history
Part 2 of a review of Iman Wilkens's book Where Troy Once Stood. In this part, Wilkens asserts that Homer's Odyssey was a set of sailing directions, not the story of a famous adventurer.
odyssey • iliad • trojan war • ancient british history
&quot;Parlez vous Travel?&quot;
A lesson in the basics of budget travel
train travel • railpass • car travel
A lesson in the basics of budget travel
train travel • railpass • car travel
Gardening and Mythology
Mythological references to gardening subjects
allen botanical gardens • lotus • dragon's teeth • apples • poppy
Mythological references to gardening subjects
allen botanical gardens • lotus • dragon's teeth • apples • poppy
Helios: A Journey To The Land Of The Whispering Winds.
With use of the metaphor Helios, Joyce describes the journey of Stephen Dedalus as he encounters the waters of the wayward winds, and the formless world of modernity portrayed by the wandering rocks circling around the outer boundaries of space-time.
helios • wandering rocks • dublin • dedalus • relativism
With use of the metaphor Helios, Joyce describes the journey of Stephen Dedalus as he encounters the waters of the wayward winds, and the formless world of modernity portrayed by the wandering rocks circling around the outer boundaries of space-time.
helios • wandering rocks • dublin • dedalus • relativism
What Did James Joyce Mean When He Wrote Ulysses Anyway ? Part II
If you hang out at City Lights Bookstore long enough, sooner or later, you will have to know about Ulysses. This article continues to examine the elements working inside this famous novel, what they mean, and the reasons for the novel becoming banned on the American shores in the l930's.
james joyce • ulysses • bloomsday • one hundred years • dublin november
If you hang out at City Lights Bookstore long enough, sooner or later, you will have to know about Ulysses. This article continues to examine the elements working inside this famous novel, what they mean, and the reasons for the novel becoming banned on the American shores in the l930's.
james joyce • ulysses • bloomsday • one hundred years • dublin november
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