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Dome of Heaven

August 7th, 2024

This is what fools people: a man is always a teller of tales, he sees everything that happens to him through them; and he tries to live his own life as if he were telling a story. But you have to choose: live or tell. — Jean-Paul Sartre, NauseaI. LegacyThe majority of the legendary postmodernists in American fiction lived long enough to be disappointed by their legends. Don DeLillo (87), Thomas Pynchon (87), Joseph McElroy (93) and Robert Coover (92) can still, as yet, contrast life with lore...

Phoenix and Phoenices

April 1st, 2024

Phoenix and Phoenices Copilot answers zas inquiry about "Phoenix" in mythology The oldest referent of the name "Phoenix" in mythology is associated with the ancient Egyptian Bennu bird. The name "Bennu" relates to the verb "weben," meaning "to rise brilliantly" or "to shine"⁴. This bird is often linked to the sun, creation, and rebirth. The Greek word "phoenix" could have been derived from the Mycenaean Greek "po-ni-ke," which may have meant "griffin" or "palm tree" and is believed to be a...

Romulus and Remus

March 30th, 2024

Romulus and Remus Definition by Brittany Garcia published on 18 April 2018 9Save Available in other languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish Romulus & Remus Mark Cartwright (CC BY-NC-SA) In Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the founders of the city of Rome. They were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules) and their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil ...

Language of Mythology - Medieval Grammar and Hermeneutics

February 8th, 2024

The spatial sign in the middle ages is the product of the mythology of static, determinate structure.By Dr. Jesse M. GellrichProfessor of EnglishLouisiana State UniversityThe Divine Page, in its literal sense, contains many things which seem both to be opposed to each other and, sometimes, to impart something which smacks of the absurd or the impossible. But the spiritual meaning admits no opposition; in it, many things can be different from one another, but none can be opposed.Hugh of St. Vi...

Titanomachy - Fiercest Battle in Greek Mythology

December 10th, 2023

The Fall of the Titans, by Dutch painter Cornelis van Haarlem, 1596–1598. Source: Wikimedia Commons Different interpretations exist regarding the creation of the world in Greek mythology. Historians and poets have differing accounts of how the universe, along with its gods and deities, came into existence. However, there is consensus on the existence of three generations of gods: the first generation comprising Uranus and Gaia, the second consisting of Cronus and Rhea, and the thir...

Most Famous Sorceresses of Greek Mythology

December 10th, 2023

Witchcraft and sorcery, sometimes also referred to as "pharmakeia," relates to magic, working with herbs, potions, and the ancient healing arts. Although the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece all had unique powers and magical abilities of their own, there are a few figures that stand out as the most famous sorceresses in Greek mythology. Circe The Greek sorceress Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Source: Gallery Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom ...

Mondamin

November 15th, 2023

Mondamin (also given as Mon-Daw-Min, The Gift of Corn, and The Origin of Corn) is a tale from the Ojibwe Nation on how the people received corn from the Great Spirit through the vision quest of the young man, Wunzh, and his acts of selflessness. The story is understood by anthropologists to explain how the people adopted agriculture.To the Ojibwe themselves, however, the story is understood as cultural history. Whether a young man named Wunzh actually performed the deeds described and whether...

Centauridae - Half-Women Half-Horses of Greek Mythology

October 9th, 2023

 Search  GreekReporter.comAncient GreeceCentauridae, the Half-Women Half-Horses of Greek Mythology Centauridae, the Half-Women Half-Horses of Greek Mythology By Patricia Claus October 8, 2023  Facebook  Centauridae, creatures from Greek mythology that were a combination of females and horses, are depicted in this Roman-era mosaic in Tunisia, showing the goddess Aphrodite, or Venus, in the middle. The mosaic was created in the secon...

Le Morte d'Arthur 19

October 3rd, 2023

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Le Morte d'Arthur:1,19 (thing) See all of Le Morte d'Arthur:1,19, no other writeups in this node. (thing) by Evil Catullus Sun Oct 15 2000 at 21:24:36 Le Morte d'Arthur | TABLE OF CONTENTS | NEXT | PREVIOUS CHAPTER XIX How King Arthur rode to Carlion, and of his dream, and how he saw the questing beast. THEN after the departing of King Ban and of King Bors, King Arthur rode into Carlion. And thither came to him, King Lot's wife, ...

Classical Mythology Reference Table of Contents for E2

September 28th, 2023

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Dictionary of Classical Mythology (thing) See all of Dictionary of Classical Mythology, no other writeups in this node. (thing) by everyone Mon Mar 19 2001 at 4:38:42 The Dictionary of Classical Mythology is meant as a companion to the ancient Greek and Roman myths and legends. The story of every character, whether human or divine, major or minor, is retold here, detailing every version and variation. Naiads, dryads, hamadryads, ...

Ares Family

September 28th, 2023

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Ares Family (person) See all of Ares Family, no other writeups in this node. (person) by zetes Mon Nov 06 2000 at 12:54:43 Ares Family Chart Family of Ares, god of war, according to Greek Mythology. See also: Titans and Olympians Zeus -&- Hera (their only offspring) Ares -&- (many mates, listed below with offspring) -&- Demonice (Daughter of Calydonian lord Agenor) Evenus -&- ?? ...

Narcissus has been with us all along - Ancient stories as narcissistic narratives

September 26th, 2023

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Narrating Narcissus - reflecting cognition - Illusion - disillusion - self-cognitio and love as passion in Ovid and beyond

September 26th, 2023

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Best Shows Based on Mythology

September 25th, 2023

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Halls of the Norse Gods

September 8th, 2023

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 The Halls of the Norse Gods (place) See all of The Halls of the Norse Gods, no other writeups in this node. (place) by Hatshepsut Wed Jun 26 2002 at 18:54:53 In Norse mythos, there are three realms which are contained within the three roots of Yggdrasil, the giant tree ("The World Tree"). The tree acts to hold the three realms together and to hold them in place. Within the three realms are the Nine Worlds. All of the deities and...

Heartbreaking Roman Myths

April 21st, 2023

Roman myths are an integral part of the ancient Roman civilization, and their significance extends far beyond their religious context. These tales of romance, heroism, and tragedy have captured the imaginations of people for centuries, providing a glimpse into the religious beliefs and cultural practices of one of the most influential civilizations in history. Passed down through oral tradition and written form, these myths continue to hold sway over our imaginations and have even insp...

How Ancient Greek Philosophers And Mythology Saw The End Of The World

March 24th, 2023

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Doctor Who - The Mythmakers 1965

February 13th, 2023

In late 1965 Doctor Who featured a four part story about the end of the Trojan War. All four episodes are lost, though the audio track survives intact, along with a selection of photos and video snippets. In spite of that The myth makers, by Donald Cotton, is widely regarded as a highlight of Doctor Who’s early years. My aim here is to highlight how it plays on prior models. One target is Homer, of course, but it also plays on the 1956 Hollywood epic Helen of Troy starring Rossana Podestà,...

Who is Pan?

January 8th, 2023

Who is Pan?Who is Pan?Pan is the demonic pagan god of sexual perversion, pedophilia and rape he’s also portrayed roaming through the forests, penis erect, drunk and lascivious, frolicking with nymphs and piping his way through the wild. We might say he ruled the lower nature of man, its animal side. The attributes or symbols associated with Pan are woods, pastures, umbrella, phallus and the flute(also called Pan flute). He is depicted with goat’s feet and two horns, a...

Semiotics of the kitchen

January 3rd, 2023

Semiotics of the kitchenAuthor: Ziad ShihabMap 3114 BC 3 and 114 Mayan stone sculptureAuthor: Ziad ShihabMap

Shiva - Mahabharatas God of Vengeance

December 25th, 2022

Shiva statue (1300 CE)Shiva makes several appearances in the Mahabharata in the form of the fiery God who grants vengeance. The characters who are burning with the desire to annihilate their enemies invoke Shiva for strength, weapons, and warriors. The Mahabharata is a Vashnavaite text, devoted to extolling the deeds and philosophy of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Shiva stands on Krishna’s side—the characters he empowers are Krishna’s acolytes. The first charac...

Greek Mythology - Hercules

December 6th, 2022

The Labors of Heracles from Greek Mythology English Version Latin Version The Labors of Hercules: #1: The Nemean lion #2: The Hydra #3: The Cerynitian hind #4: The Erymantian boar #5: The Augean stables #6: The Stymphalian birds #7: The Cretan bull #8: The mares of Diomedes #9: Hippolyte's belt #10: The cattle of Geryon #11: The apples of the Hesperides #12: The capture of Cerberus

Bellerophon

December 6th, 2022

Exiled Bellerophon was a citizen of Corinth who was exiled owing to a murder which he had committed. In those days it was possible to be purified of the guilt of such a crime, and Bellerophon was in due course absolved by King Proetus of neighboring Tiryns. The king's wife, generally identified as Stheneboea, made a pass at the young hero, and when he repulsed her advances she told her husband that it was Bellerophon who made a pass at her. The Letter King Proetus cloaked his ind...

Theseus

December 6th, 2022

The Test It was by lifting a boulder that Theseus, grandson of the king of Troezen, first proved himself a hero. Theseus was sixteen at the time. He had been raised by his grandfather and his mother, Princess Aethra. One day the princess called Theseus to her side. It was time, she said, that he learned of his father, who was the ruler of a mighty kingdom. This was news to Theseus, who had been under the impression that his father was one of the gods. "Before I divulge his identity," said ...

Was Apuleius a Witch?

October 15th, 2022

Jaspreet Singh Boparai A Problem of Biography We don’t know very much about most Greek or Roman writers. Sometimes we have solid information, in the form of inscriptions (for example); also, there are ancient scholars and grammarians whose work sometimes seems generally trustworthy. Or rather, there are often plausible-seeming bits of data to be found in surviving biographies and commentaries. We can’t always demonstrate them to be authentic facts. Independently verifiable ...