Academic papers on Mythology

Monsters as a Reflection of Societal Issues
A 10 page research paper that examines the field of "monster theory" for it reveals relative to medieval society. Historian Jeffrey J. Cohen proposes that "monster theory" constitutes a new modus legendi, that is, a method that consists of reading...
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Women With Nerves of Steel:
This five-page-paper describes the view the authors of Electra and Medea had of family and women in general. The murder of her two children and the anger Medea held towards Jason are discusses as is the bitterness that consumed Electra following...
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The Status And Treatment Of Women In Greek & Roman Mythology
5 pages in length. The status and treatment of women in Greek and Roman mythology proves to be not all that different from one another. Women, in general mythological terms, were primarily in existence to act as man
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The Sound of Justice According To Plato and to The Bible
This five-page-paper compares and contrasts the views of justice between the Book of Luke in the Bible and Plato's Republic. The causes of justice, the people who receive justice and a final discussion on the similarities and difference in the goal...
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The Effects of Religion and Mythology on Ancient Greek Civilization
This 5 page paper looks at mythology and religion characteristic of the people of Ancient Greece in order to determine what effects they had on civilization. Gods and goddesses, and their roles, are noted. Descriptions regarding daily life in...
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Joseph Campbell/"Hero with a 1000 faces"
A 5 page essay that reviews Joseph Campbell's classic text "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." The writer offers a brief summation of the text, as well as a review of some of the exemplary features of the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Scandinavian Pantheon
This 8 page paper explores the role of female deities within the Nordic Pantheon and relates that to modern Scandinavian society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hercules Then And Now
A 5 page paper. Ancient myths are often resurrected for modern day entertainment. Hercules is one of those that has gained a great following in today's society. This essay offers a brief overview of Hercules life, according to Greek mythology, and...
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Zeus in Art and Culture
An 8 page research paper that focuses on how the image of Zeus, as portrayed in Greek art, demonstrated the place that worship of Zeus had in Greek society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The 'Nature' Of Egyptian Myths
This 15 page paper explores the ancient Egyptian religious beliefs in terms of how it relates to nature and natural forces. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses
This 3 page paper answers three questions posed by a student regarding Greek and Roman gods which appear in myth and literature. The heroes in The Odyssey and The Aeneid are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Two Heroes: One Mythic Journey (Odysseus and Achilles)
(5 pp) What we will do in this discussion is see how two mythic heroes, Achilles and Odysseus compare to each other as they move through the mythic hero's journey. Annotated bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Creation According to Hesiod and Genesis
A nine page paper looking at the Greek creation cosmogony versus the Biblical one, as described by Hesiod in the fifth century and the Biblical book of Genesis. The paper illustrates many points of comparison and contrast, and concludes that in...
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Gregory Horace's Translation Of Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'
6 pages in length. The writer discusses how the ten tales of Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' reflects contemporary society. No additional sources cited.
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A Comparison Between the Flood in Genesis and the Flood in the Epic of Gilgamesh
A five page paper which looks at the similarities between the legend of the Flood as described in the Christian Bible, and the Flood of Ut-napishtim in Mesopotamian myth, with reference to research which asserts that both legends may have arisen...
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