Greek Gods and Goddess, myths, and heros
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1) The document discusses several important figures from Greek mythology including the hero Hercules known for his strength and courage, and the god Zeus who ruled the sky and wielded thunderbolts. 2) It also summarizes the Greek creation myth where primordial entities like Chaos, Gaea, Tartarus, and Eros emerged and birthed later gods like Nyx and the three brothers - Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades who divided the world among themselves. 3) Finally, it provides brief descriptions of the gods Aphrodite known for her beauty and love, Artemis the huntress, Ares the god of war, and Hera the goddess of marriage.
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This document discusses Jungian archetypes and the concept of the shadow. It defines archetypes as inherited patterns of thought or imagery derived from collective human experience and present in the individual unconscious. Jung identified main archetypes like the self, shadow, anima, and animus. Other common archetypes mentioned include the hero, great mother, wise old man, trickster, and mentor. Specific archetypes like the warrior, king/queen, lover, and magician are then described in more detail. The document also explains Carl Jung's concept of the shadow, or the parts of oneself that are suppressed or hidden from consciousness. It outlines the five stages of projecting one's shadow onto others and then reclaiming it: projection, refEgyptian Mythology
Egyptian MythologyAngelito Pera
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This document provides background information on Egyptian mythology and discusses several key topics:
1. It outlines the objectives of studying Egyptian mythology which are to discuss Egyptian gods and goddesses, creation myths, and appreciate the values learned.
2. It then provides historical context on ancient Egypt from unification in 3100 BC until conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 BC.
3. The main body covers religious centers in Egypt like Memphis and Heliopolis, important gods and goddesses, and creation stories from these different centers including the stories of Atum, Ptah, and Osiris.
4. Sources of mythology like the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and Book ofArchetypes in Movies
Archetypes in Moviesdipaliparmar244
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The document summarizes Northrop Frye's concept of archetypes in movies. It identifies two main categories of archetypes: characters and situations/symbols. For characters, it lists seven common archetypes seen in movies: the hero, the outcast, the scapegoat, the shrew, the femme fatale, the star-crossed lovers, and the journey. It then provides examples for each from movies such as Harry Potter, Edward Scissorhands, and Mughal-e-Azam. For situations/symbols, it discusses common archetypes like the task, the quest, the loss of innocence, water, sun, numbers, desert, and the great fish, and analyzes examples from moviesIntro To Hindu Dharma
Intro To Hindu DharmaSampark Vibhag RSS
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Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, with over 1 billion followers. It is based on the Vedas, a collection of sacred texts, and teaches that there is one supreme being (Brahman) that can be realized through various paths. Hindus believe that all living beings contain a divine spark (atman) and follow dharma, or righteousness, through a cycle of rebirth and karma to achieve moksha, or liberation from samsara. The religion is characterized by diversity, flexibility, and tolerance of other faiths.(Psychoanalytic Theory) Literature - By Nisa Kae Anne and Fatimah 
(Psychoanalytic Theory) Literature - By Nisa Kae Anne and Fatimah Nur Khairunnisa
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The document provides background information on psychoanalytic criticism and summarizes key concepts from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung's theories. It then provides two examples analyzed through a psychoanalytic lens: the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" and the poem "Because I could not stop for Death". Both works are examined in terms of Freudian concepts like the unconscious mind, repression, and death drive. Jung's idea of archetypes is also applied to interpret symbolic elements in "The Yellow Wallpaper".Chinese mythology
Chinese mythologyMarkcacciatore
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Chinese mythology developed from a mix of religious and philosophical ideals such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. It features creation stories explaining how the universe and world came to be through gods and mythological figures. One influential story is Journey to the West, about the monkey king Sun Wukong who rebels against heaven and accompanies a monk on a journey incorporating Chinese folklore and wisdom. These myths laid the foundation for modern Chinese culture and influenced other forms of media like video games, anime, and television shows through characters and concepts.The Iliad 
The Iliad Susan Bertolino
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The document provides an overview and analysis of Homer's epic poem "The Iliad". It discusses why the poem is studied, defines the epic hero and how Achilles exemplifies this as the central hero of the work. It explores themes of glory, excellence, and the literary device of the "aristeia". Key sections analyze the definition of an aristeia and highlight important details from several books in "The Iliad", including the introduction of Achilles' rage in Book 1 and Helen's review of the champions in Book 3.Introduction To Hindu Dharma
Introduction To Hindu DharmaDokka Srinivasu
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Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, with over 1 billion followers worldwide. It believes in an eternal spiritual principle called Sanatana Dharma. The core scriptures are the Vedas, which form the basis of Hindu beliefs and philosophy. Hinduism sees divinity in all of creation and believes in an impersonal and personal conception of God. It teaches that all individuals have an eternal soul (Atman) that is ultimately one with the divine (Brahman).Heroes
HeroesAllison Taylor
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The document discusses the concept of the archetypal hero as defined by Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell. It outlines common traits of archetypal heroes such as having an unusual birth, leaving their family, experiencing a traumatic event that leads them on a quest, possessing a special weapon, and receiving supernatural help. It provides examples of archetypal heroes like Simba, Luke Skywalker, King Arthur, Superman, Harry Potter, and Optimus Prime. The document also discusses common situational archetypes that heroes encounter involving quests, tasks, initiations, journeys, falls, death and rebirth.Character archetypes
Character archetypesroedogg71
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This document discusses character archetypes and the hero archetype in particular. It describes the characteristics and journey of the hero, known as the "hero's quest", which involves crossing over into an unknown world, accepting a call to adventure, undergoing tests and trials, returning home with gifts or lessons learned, and transforming. It provides examples of other common archetypes like mentors, companions, and various male and female archetypes. The entire document serves to introduce and explain the concept of character archetypes.Similar to Greek Gods and Goddess, myths, and heros (20)
Nagehan Hercules
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Hercules' twelfth labor was to capture Cerberus, the monstrous three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the underworld. According to Greek mythology, Cerberus was the offspring of the monsters Echidna and Typhon and had snakes protruding from its body. The city of Eregli in Turkey has a mythological connection to this labor, as some Greek stories stated that Hercules captured Cerberus on the shores of Eregli before taking it back to Eurystheus. Modern archaeological discoveries in the region have found artifacts that some believe support this ancient mythological connection to Hercules and Cerberus.Ancient greek gods and goddesses
Ancient greek gods and goddessessigugi
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The Greeks believed in many gods that controlled different aspects of nature and human life. The most important god was Zeus, king of the gods and ruler of the sky. Other major gods included Hera, goddess of marriage; Apollo, god of the sun; Artemis, goddess associated with the moon; Poseidon, god of the sea; Aphrodite, goddess of love; Athena, goddess of wisdom; Demeter, goddess of agriculture; Hermes, messenger of the gods; Ares, god of war; and Hades, god of the underworld. The ancient Greeks held the Olympic Games every four years in Olympia to honor Zeus and demonstrate strength and skills.Ancient greek gods and goddesses
Ancient greek gods and goddessessigugi
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The Greeks believed in many gods that controlled different aspects of nature and human life. The most important god was Zeus, king of the gods and ruler of the sky. Other major gods included Hera, goddess of marriage; Apollo, god of the sun; Artemis, goddess associated with the moon; Poseidon, god of the sea; Aphrodite, goddess of love; Athena, goddess of wisdom; Demeter, goddess of agriculture; Hermes, messenger of the gods; Ares, god of war; and Hades, god of the underworld. The ancient Greeks held the Olympic Games every four years in Olympia to honor Zeus and demonstrate strength and skills.Introduction-to-Greek-Mythology-Powerpoint.ppt
Introduction-to-Greek-Mythology-Powerpoint.pptEmilyn Marinas
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This document provides an overview of Greek mythology. It begins by defining myths and explaining how myths sought to explain natural phenomena for early Greeks. It then discusses the background and origins of Greek mythology, the ancient Greek beliefs and characteristics, and the major creation myths. The document outlines the three main categories of Greek gods - Heaven, Earth, and Sea - and describes the major Olympian gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others. It also discusses other mythical figures and creatures like the Titans, Fates, and Muses. In conclusion, it notes ways Greek mythology is still present in nature, science, and modern sayings.Ancient Civilization Greece
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The document provides information on ancient Greek history, mythology, and language. It discusses the early hunter-gatherers and kings of ancient Greece. It then describes many of the major gods and figures in Greek mythology such as Zeus, Hera, Cronus, Rhea, Poseidon, and others. It also provides brief summaries of some key mythical places like Tartarus. Finally, it discusses the early development of the Greek language from Linear B to the classical Attic dialect to Koine Greek.
the olympians
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This document provides an overview of Greek mythology. It discusses what mythology is, the importance of studying mythology, and why myths are still relevant today. It then describes the major Greek gods who made up the Olympians - Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Hermes, Hestia, Hephaestus, Dionysus, and Demeter - and their roles and significance. For each god, it provides a brief description of their domain, family relationships, and importance in Greek mythology.Introduction to-greek-mythology-powerpoint
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Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece.Greek Mythology
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Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes. It introduces the major Greek gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, Dionysus, Hades, Hypnos, and others. It also provides brief descriptions of each god's role and symbolism. The document references reliable sources for more information on Greek mythology and its gods and goddesses.Untitled presentation
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This document provides information on several Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and myths. It discusses Hera, the goddess of marriage and childbirth; Zeus, the ruler of the gods and god of the sky; Athena, the goddess of wisdom; Apollo, the god of music and healing; and Hades, god of the underworld. It also profiles the heroes Theseus and Hercules, known for their great strength and labors. Finally, it recounts the myth of Medusa, who was turned into a monster with snakes for hair by the goddess Athena.Untitled presentation
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This document provides information on several Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and myths. It discusses Hera, the goddess of marriage and childbirth; Zeus, the ruler of the gods and god of the sky; Athena, the goddess of wisdom; Apollo, the god of music and healing; and Hades, god of the underworld. It also profiles the heroes Theseus and Hercules, known for their great strength and labors. Finally, it recounts the myth of Medusa, who was turned into a monster with snakes for hair by the goddess Athena.Zeus Mythology
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Zeus was the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus in Greek mythology. He had the power to throw lightning bolts. However, when Zeus missed his targets and got frustrated, his lightning bolts would travel through the clouds and harm humans. One time when Zeus got angry at the other gods, he threw many lightning bolts that missed and started fires among the human settlements, destroying their homes and lands. Zeus realized the destruction he caused and felt remorseful, resolving to no longer throw lightning bolts in anger.Greek
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Classical Greek culture made significant contributions to mythology, poetry, drama, art, and architecture:
- Greek mythology involved stories of the Olympian gods such as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others who controlled nature and human events. Poems like the Iliad and Odyssey spread Greek heroic epics.
- Greek drama evolved from tragedies by Aeschylus and Sophocles exploring the struggles of humanity to comedies by Aristophanes satirizing politics. Fables by Aesop used animals to teach moral lessons.
- Architecture such as the Parthenon exemplified the Greek emphasis on reason, order, and harmony through styles like Doric, IonicThe-Creation-PPT.pptx
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1. The document describes the creation of the Greek gods and the universe according to Greek mythology.
2. It explains how Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky) were the first beings to exist, and they produced many offspring including the Titans.
3. A war known as the Titanomachy occurred between the Titans led by Cronus and the Olympian gods led by Zeus, in which the Olympians emerged victorious.The Iliad
The IliadStephanie Lagarto
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The document provides an overview of Homer's epic poem The Iliad, including details about its author, type of work, characters, plot, themes, and other literary elements. It was written in ancient Greece around 750 BC and focuses on the Trojan War, particularly the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon and its consequences. The summary highlights the major conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon, the rising action involving Hector's assault and Patroclus' death, and the climactic moment of Achilles' return to combat.Greek mythology
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Mythological beliefs of the Greeks influenced many of the modern day lifestyle. Myths are explanation to ancient minds' mysteries.The Gods of the Iliad
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Introduction to-greek-mythology-powerpointms_mcclure
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Greek mythology sought to explain natural phenomena and aspects of life that were otherwise unexplainable. The myths featured gods and heroes that interacted with humans and had human traits like flaws, emotions, and desires. The earliest Greek poets like Homer and Hesiod helped develop Greek mythology around 700 BC by documenting stories about gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others who lived on Mount Olympus. Key figures in the myths included Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods to give to humans, and Cronus and the Titans, who were overthrown by Zeus and the Olympians.The iliad) by homer by ladarren
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The document provides background information on several topics from Greek mythology. It discusses the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey attributed to Homer, which describe events during the Trojan War. It also summarizes information on key figures from Greek mythology like Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hades, Ares, Athena, Hermes, Poseidon, and Hephaestus. Ancient Greece and locations like Troy are also briefly outlined.More from 18ajabonnett (6)
China and tibet
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China invaded Tibet in 1950 and has exerted control over the region since. The Chinese government has tortured and inflicted cruel treatment on Tibetans over many years. Tibetans have been denied freedom of movement within Tibet and the right to leave and return. China claims Tibet has historically been part of China, while Tibetans have a history of independence from China for over 1300 years and want freedom from Chinese rule to preserve their culture. Tibet is considered a communist country under Chinese control, where Tibetans must follow Chinese rules or risk imprisonment, torture or death for dissent.Athens and u.s. government
Athens and u.s. government18ajabonnett
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The document compares the governments of Athens and the United States. It notes that in Athens only men could vote, they had to be citizens whose parents were also citizens, and slaves could not vote. The US requires voters to be 18 years or older and citizens. To be president, one must be 35 years old, a citizen, and limited to two terms. Both governments have legislative assemblies, but in the US citizens can choose to go to war while in Athens this was decided by the assembly.Athens and u.s. government
Athens and u.s. government18ajabonnett
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The document compares the governments of Athens and the United States. It notes that in Athens only men could vote, they had to own land, and have Athenian parents. The assembly made rules and discussed governance. In the US, one must be 18 years old, a citizen, and can only serve two presidential terms. Both had restrictions on who could vote initially and involved voting for political figures and having multiple legislative groups.Athens and u.s. government
Athens and u.s. government18ajabonnett
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The document compares the governments of Athens and the United States. It notes that in Athens only men could vote, they had to own land, and have Athenian parents. The assembly made rules and discussed governance. In the US, citizens 18+ can vote, the president must be 35+, and can only serve two terms. Both had restrictions on who could vote and multiple legislative bodies, but the US gives citizens a choice over war.Athen's and u.s. government 
Athen's and u.s. government 18ajabonnett
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Athens created the first democratic government where male citizens directly participated in governing by speaking in the Assembly and voting. Only adult male Athenian citizens could participate, excluding women, immigrants, and slaves. The main governing bodies were the Assembly of 500 citizens, the Council of 500 that set the Assembly's agenda, and the People's Court of citizen juries. In contrast, the United States has a representative democracy where citizens over 18 can vote and those over 35 can be elected President, with governance divided into the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Both had democratic elements but Athens was more directly democratic while the US is a republic.Athen's and u.s. government 
Athen's and u.s. government 18ajabonnett
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The document summarizes and compares the governments of ancient Athens and the United States. It describes how Athens created one of the first democratic governments, with male citizens directly participating in the Assembly, Council of 500, and People's Court. However, in Athens only adult male citizens whose parents were both Athenian could participate. The US government has three branches and people 18+ can vote, while the President and Congress make decisions. Overall it contrasts how citizenship and participation in government differed between these two historical systems.Greek Gods and Goddess, myths, and heros
- 1. Greek gods and goddesses, myths and heroes By Andrew Colsia and Aja Bonnett
- 2. Greek hero Hercules Heracles is the most popular of the Greek heros
- 3. Greek God Hercules Famous for extraordinary strength and courage
- 4. Greek God Hercules Hercules is also more well-known than any others to this day.
- 5. Greek hero Odyssey Odyssey wrote the first two poems
- 6. Greek myth The Creation of the world Chaos was a primeval state of existence
- 7. Creation of the World Gaea created high mountains, rivers, low lands, lakes and seas
- 8. Creation of the world Chaos created Tartarus, embodiment of the Underworld
- 9. Creation of the world Tartarus built his home deep below the world of Gaea
- 10. Creation of the world Tartarus and Gaea united and created Tyhoeus, a fire breathing dragon with hundred heads
- 11. Creation of the world Love appeared out of Chaos, inform of Eros
- 12. Creation of the world Eros was the most handsome of all the greek gods and invincible to nature
- 13. Creation of the world Chaos also gave birth to Erebus, a symbolization of the dark silence
- 14. Creation of the world Chaos gave birth to Nyx, the embodiment of the night
- 15. The gods of olympus The three brothers Zeus,Poseidon,Hades divided into three parts of the world
- 16. Greek Gods and Goddesses Aphrodite Artemis Ares Hera Zeus
- 17. Aphrodite- Goddess Goddess of Love
- 18. Aphrodite She had a girdle that compelled anyone she wishes to desire her.
- 19. Aphrodite Her beauty was dazzling
- 20. Artemis- Goddess Lady of the wild things
- 21. Artemis Her twin brother was Apollo.
- 22. Artemis She hunts with silver arrows like her brother Apollo
- 23. Artemis Protector of the young
- 24. Ares- God God of war
- 26. Ares He's the son of Zeus and Hera
- 27. Ares Not well-liked or trusted by ancient Greeks
- 28. Hera- Goddess She is determined defender of the sanctity of marriage
- 30. Zeus Zeus is god of the sky and his weapon is a thunder bolt