Articles related to "Transformation Myths"
Phaethon Rises
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
ovid • metamorphoses • dryden • transformation myths • peer pressure
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
ovid • metamorphoses • dryden • transformation myths • peer pressure
Transformation Myths or Reality
A short summary of Cinderella and Frog King transformation with an application to reality. Case: Maria Callas, la Divina. The ugly duck becomes the nightingale.
transformation • personal goals • personal achievement • success • illusion and reality
A short summary of Cinderella and Frog King transformation with an application to reality. Case: Maria Callas, la Divina. The ugly duck becomes the nightingale.
transformation • personal goals • personal achievement • success • illusion and reality
Apuleius, Golden Ass
a brief biography and introduction to Apuleius and his Golden Ass
apuleius • golden ass • moral fable • animal wisdom • cupid and psyche
a brief biography and introduction to Apuleius and his Golden Ass
apuleius • golden ass • moral fable • animal wisdom • cupid and psyche
Baucis and Philemon
commentary on the story of Baucis and Philemon and its relationship to H D Thoreau at Walden Pond. links to online resources and ebook downloads
ovid • metamorphosis • baucis and philemon • walden • h d thoreau
commentary on the story of Baucis and Philemon and its relationship to H D Thoreau at Walden Pond. links to online resources and ebook downloads
ovid • metamorphosis • baucis and philemon • walden • h d thoreau
Beauty and the Beast: Love Transforms
a brief comparison of differences between Beaumont's Beauty and Beast and Apuleius' Cupid and Psyche and the internal conflicts of the characters
transformation myths • personal realization • marriage • social roles • women's roles in society
a brief comparison of differences between Beaumont's Beauty and Beast and Apuleius' Cupid and Psyche and the internal conflicts of the characters
transformation myths • personal realization • marriage • social roles • women's roles in society
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
The White Doe
commentary on the White Doe in comparison to Sleeping Beauty and Goose Girl
white doe • goose girl • sleeping beauty • fairytales • transformation myths
commentary on the White Doe in comparison to Sleeping Beauty and Goose Girl
white doe • goose girl • sleeping beauty • fairytales • transformation myths
Transformation of Cinderella and Magical Frogs
the problems of education through children's literature and Platonic thought that have been inherited through the ages.
fairy tales • platonic philosophy • plato • education • children's literature
the problems of education through children's literature and Platonic thought that have been inherited through the ages.
fairy tales • platonic philosophy • plato • education • children's literature
Beauty and the Beast: General Background with Links
a brief introduction to Beauty and the Beast with links for historical and critical notes that include different versions of the story and Apuleius Cupid and Psyche
literature • historical background • biographical notes. beaumont • villeneuve • apuleius
a brief introduction to Beauty and the Beast with links for historical and critical notes that include different versions of the story and Apuleius Cupid and Psyche
literature • historical background • biographical notes. beaumont • villeneuve • apuleius
Aesop and Jataka Fables
a brief comparison between the traditional Aesop fables and Jataka tales.
jataka • aesop • fables • animal wisdom • children's literature
a brief comparison between the traditional Aesop fables and Jataka tales.
jataka • aesop • fables • animal wisdom • children's literature
I-3 Lech Lecha: Go You
Lech Lecha opens "Go you" and is interpreted as go to yourself or go from yourself, but the imperative of journey is clear. Abraham is commanded to leave his land, birthplace and father's house to travel into the unknown. The history of the Jews is begun with the covenant established between Abraham and God with the promise that his descendents will be like the dust of the earth and as numerous as the stars in the heavens. And although we honor Abraham as the Father of Nations, he is dominated by Sarah's demands and jealousies. Sarah insists on Abraham having relations with Hagar since she is beyond child-bearing age. She understands the need for children to generate an inheritance; but when Hagar is pregnant and bears Ishmael, Sarah jealously drives her from the house. Hagar and her son are abandoned in the desert to die, but God intervenes, sparing her life and promising that her son Ishmael will also become a father of nations. The passage is read during the High Holidays, but frequently skipped over. Ishmael is cast in the villain's role while Sarah is extolled. Frequently in Biblical literature, pairs are put into opposing positions to contrast attributes to draw lessons: Jacob and Esau, Rachel and Leah. Not only Abraham leaves his land, birthplace and father's house; but also Hagar and not only Abraham experiences an encounter with God. Departures are difficult, particularly if to an unknown place. Leave the note for the milkman so the cats don't knock the bottles over on the stairs. Call the paperman, so the papers don't collect and mildew on the porch. Time runs out quickly for those packing, and for those caught in a midst of a storm--just grab a fwe things and evacuate.
go you • lech lecha • departure • leaving • abraham
Lech Lecha opens "Go you" and is interpreted as go to yourself or go from yourself, but the imperative of journey is clear. Abraham is commanded to leave his land, birthplace and father's house to travel into the unknown. The history of the Jews is begun with the covenant established between Abraham and God with the promise that his descendents will be like the dust of the earth and as numerous as the stars in the heavens. And although we honor Abraham as the Father of Nations, he is dominated by Sarah's demands and jealousies. Sarah insists on Abraham having relations with Hagar since she is beyond child-bearing age. She understands the need for children to generate an inheritance; but when Hagar is pregnant and bears Ishmael, Sarah jealously drives her from the house. Hagar and her son are abandoned in the desert to die, but God intervenes, sparing her life and promising that her son Ishmael will also become a father of nations. The passage is read during the High Holidays, but frequently skipped over. Ishmael is cast in the villain's role while Sarah is extolled. Frequently in Biblical literature, pairs are put into opposing positions to contrast attributes to draw lessons: Jacob and Esau, Rachel and Leah. Not only Abraham leaves his land, birthplace and father's house; but also Hagar and not only Abraham experiences an encounter with God. Departures are difficult, particularly if to an unknown place. Leave the note for the milkman so the cats don't knock the bottles over on the stairs. Call the paperman, so the papers don't collect and mildew on the porch. Time runs out quickly for those packing, and for those caught in a midst of a storm--just grab a fwe things and evacuate.
go you • lech lecha • departure • leaving • abraham
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