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Greek Myths for Children Usborne's Greek Myths is one in a series of miniature editions. It is a useful introduction into Greek mythology for young children, both at home and in schools. greek myths • greeks myths for children • myths and legends • teaching myths and legends • teacher resources for literacy
Athena Guest author, Margaret Helmstetter, writes on the goddess Athena. Athena is a study in contrasts, kind and generous to men, she was harsh and unforgiving to the women who chanced to cross her path. goddess • goddesses • lore • legend • stories
Geography in Greek Myth Why was the relationship between man and god so conflicted in classical mythology? An analysis of the natural world of their birth may shed some light. greek mythology and geography • geography and belief • cultural geography • environmental conditions and cultural values • ancient greek mythology and geographical influence
Greek Myths for Kids: Ulysses and the Trojan War Usborne publishing has packed a great deal into this Greek myths book, providing an interesting insight into two of Homer's great works - the Iliad and the Odyssey. ulysses and the trojan war • anna claybourne and kamini khanduri • usborne publishing • greek myths for children • odysseus
Greek Myths Jigsaw Book Usborne's Greek Myths Jigsaw Book is an innovative, interactive way to entertain smaller children with age old myths while providing added play value. greek myths jigsaw book by heather amery • linda edwards • usborne jigsaw books for children • greek myths for children • usborne books
New Opera The Minotaur Sir Harrison Birtwistle, along with librettist David Harsent, has created an opera that explores the themes of betrayal and escape in the oft-told myth of the Minotaur. sir harrison birtwistle • david harsent • the minotaur • english composer • greek myth
Bellerophon A tale of a Greek Hero who won the hearts of many, but ultimately lost everything to an inflated ego. bellerophon • greek hero • king proteus • king iobates • greek myth
Jim Henson's The Storyteller Relive the magic of Jim Henson with all 13 episodes of the Storytellers. muppets • jim henson • storyteller • greek myths • short stories
Miniseries Review:"Jason and the Argonauts" This is a review of the miniseries "Jason and the Argonauts."
My Phoebe An announcement of the most recent addition to my family, and the inspiration behind her name. cat kitten kitty phoebe artemis god greek myth myt
THE ILL-FATED LOVE OF HYACINTHUS An exploration of the myth of Hyacinthus, one of the first appearances of homosexual love in antiquity. hyacinthus • lynne remick • greece • greek • myth
The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice Many ancient tales warn about the dangers of looking back to the past. orpheus • orpheus eurydice • orpheus story • orpheus underworld • greek myth
Trickster These trickster deities add some humor and mischief to many myths. Some have good results other very grave. anansi • eris • loki • norse myths • greek myths
What Did James Joyce Mean When He Wrote Ulysses Anyway ? Part V As can be seen in the previous four articles, James Joyce took the novel to new heights, and carried the mind of the reader to places where he or she had never been taken before, by re-telling an old story in a new place and time. This article is the fifth in a series looking at Ulysses. In this article, we delve into the meaning of a strange word: Chrysostomos. joyce • chrysostomos • buck mulligan • stepen dadelus • passages
Pandora Pandora was a gift of the gods, created by Hephaestes and delivered to Epimetheus by Hermes. She was called Pandora because she was made from the various contributions of the god to be a punishment for man. The story appears in Hesiod's Works and Days and Theogony and is often compared to the Creation Myth in Genesis. All ills of the world are credited to her, but so is Hope. pandora • hesiod • creation myth • genesis • works and days
Sex and Desire I In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once. sexuality • desire • indian mythology • radha and krishna • gitagovinda
Folktales and Myths Activities for creatively teaching myths and folk tales. Article includes some basic information about myths and includes links to sites for further research. Activities are designed not only to build interest in the genre, but also to develop creative and problem-solving modes of thinking; writing with organization, brevity and clarity; appreciation for the similarities among different cultures; and public speaking skills. T/F quiz at bottom of article with answers following. teaching • language arts • literature • secondary education • mythology
Observing the Constellation Gemini Get the facts on Gemini the Twins: learn its stars, clusters, mythology, and more! gemini • constellation • zodiac • castor • pollux
The Colours of Anouilh Few playwrights - other than greats like Shakespeare - write in as many moods and colours as Anouilh, author of such different plays as Ring Round the Moon and The Lark jean anouilh • french playwright • the lark • becket • antigone
Etruscan Orientalizing Period The Etruscans continued their cultural development, taking artistic cues from the Greeks. orientalizing period • etruria • etruscan • greek art • etruscan art
Gemini and Cancer in Mythology Astrology incorporates many cultures and beliefs. The archetypal energies of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses can be linked with astrological signs. mythology and the zodiac • gemini and roman and greek gods • cancer and roman and greek gods • greek mythology • constellation of gemini
Myth-Making Have a look at what some of the great thinkers of our culture have had to say about Myth-Making. myth-making • euhemerus • freud • jung • levi-strauss
Naming The Blade Some swords were named, most were handed down for generations. Given by a priest, angel, or other holy figure seems to generally weave itself into the legend. king arthur • excalibur • perseus • medusa • cuchulainn
Book Review: Orpheus Lost University students Mishka and Leela meet and fall in love. When Mishka's name is linked with a terrorist bombing, Leela must decide who to trust. orpheus lost • janette turner hospital • 2008 miles franklin literary award • orpheus and eurydice • mishka bartok
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India & Constellation Orion Myths In ancient Hindu mythology, the constellation Orion was the god Prajapati, who had an incestuous relationship with the dawn. orion • constellation orion • hindu mythology about orion • hunter constellation • myths about orion
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Myth and Folklore: Larkspur Larkspurs have a bit of folklore in the family tree. The larkspur moniker itself comes from the resemblance of the spurred flowers to the claw of a lark. myth and folklore: larkspur • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
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The History and Culture of Cornflower The brilliant blue color of Centaura cyanus, cornflower, makes this hardy annual a good choice for any flower or herb gardener's yard. centaur cyanus • cornflower • knapweed • blue-bottle • star thistle
The Poet's Journey to the Underworld Poets from time immemorial have used the journey of Orpheus to the underworld to signal transformation and rebirth. Featuring poems of Virgil, Rilke and Mark Strand. journey to underworld • poems about the underworld • orpheus and eurydice • greek journey to the underworld • journey poems
This Immortal by Roger Zelazny By 1965 A Rose for Ecclesiastes had made Zelazny the hottest property in SF, and his debut novel tied for the following years Hugo Award with Frank Herbert's classic Dune this immortal • roger zelazny • f&sf • --and call me conrad • fantasy & science fiction
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Orion and Scorpius Constellations In Greek mythology Orion, the hunter, was killed by the sting of Scorpius, the scorpion. They are in the sky at different times, so the scorpion cannot catch the hunter. orion • scorpius • constellation mythology • greek mythology • scorpion constellation
Review: Cleopatra 2525 The new science fiction series from Renaissance Pictures premiered back in January. Is it worth watching? I'll tell you what I think, and give you a little background on the series as well. renaissance pictures • xena • cleopatra 2525 • sarge • hel
Ruminations on a Sixth Season It is only a week (or so) until the sixth season premieres. I offer a couple of humble rumors about what may be in store, as well as some thoughts on what I'd like to see in the episodes to come. xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert |
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