Articles related to "Herakles"
Medea
a short biographical sketch of history's most notorious witch-Medea and her legendary furpiece, the Golden Fleece, with a few links with Callas the diva reigning ad aeternum
euripides • medea • mythology • jason • golden fleece
a short biographical sketch of history's most notorious witch-Medea and her legendary furpiece, the Golden Fleece, with a few links with Callas the diva reigning ad aeternum
euripides • medea • mythology • jason • golden fleece
Ancient Greek Heroes
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
ancient greece • ancient greek heroes • greek heroes • greek mythology • herakles
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
ancient greece • ancient greek heroes • greek heroes • greek mythology • herakles
Anne Carson's Monster
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
Portraits of Alexander the Great
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Aesop and Indian influences
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
aesop • bidpai • jataka • animal wisdom literature • fables
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
aesop • bidpai • jataka • animal wisdom literature • fables
The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna
The hydra had a terrifying power: for every head cut off, two would grow in its place.
hercules • herakles • heracles • hydra • hercules and the hydra
The hydra had a terrifying power: for every head cut off, two would grow in its place.
hercules • herakles • heracles • hydra • hercules and the hydra
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
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
A Day In Kos Town
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
Sicily's Ancient Sites, Top Archaeology in Italy
Sicily's ancient sites reflect its turbulent past and feature among Italy's top archaeological wonders.
sicily ancient sites • syracuse world heritage • agrigento valley temples-villa casale • top archaeology italy • selinunte greek colony
Sicily's ancient sites reflect its turbulent past and feature among Italy's top archaeological wonders.
sicily ancient sites • syracuse world heritage • agrigento valley temples-villa casale • top archaeology italy • selinunte greek colony
Draco
Anyone who loves to gaze at the night sky is familiar with Draco, the Dragon Constellation...
dragons • beasts • folklore • legend • tales
Anyone who loves to gaze at the night sky is familiar with Draco, the Dragon Constellation...
dragons • beasts • folklore • legend • tales
The Manly Men of Myth and Middle-Earth
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
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
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
DVD Review: Max Fleischer's Superman 1941 - 1942
Warner Home Video's Max Fleischer's Superman 1941 - 1942 is a surprisingly sparse reissue of the classic theatrical cartoons. 8/10.
max fleischer's superman 1941 - 1942 • dvd review • warner home video • dc comics • paramount pictures
Warner Home Video's Max Fleischer's Superman 1941 - 1942 is a surprisingly sparse reissue of the classic theatrical cartoons. 8/10.
max fleischer's superman 1941 - 1942 • dvd review • warner home video • dc comics • paramount pictures
An Ancient Wonder Made of Ivory and Gold - Part 2
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
The Hero's Journey: The Call to Adventure
The first part of a continuing series that will explore how the Hero's Journey described by Joseph Campbell appears in the adventures of Xena and Gabrielle.
xena • gabrielle • myth • legend • fantasy
The first part of a continuing series that will explore how the Hero's Journey described by Joseph Campbell appears in the adventures of Xena and Gabrielle.
xena • gabrielle • myth • legend • fantasy
Let us Orpheus Theosophical
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
blatavsky • theosophists • masons • masonry • orpheus
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
blatavsky • theosophists • masons • masonry • orpheus
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