Academic papers on Mythology

Magic and Divination in Greek and Roman Times
10 pages. This paper deals with the interesting topic of the history of Greek and Roman practices of divination, spells and curses. The Greek and Romans also invoked the powers of deities and it can be found to be very interesting how they used...
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Aeschylus's "The Libation-Bearers": Underlying Themes
5 pages in length. As the tragic hero, Orestes is forced to come face to face with his own shortcomings, which ultimately cast upon him the tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall. Facing opposition from within his own being is part of...
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Homer's "The Iliad" From Achilles' Point Of View: Justifying His Actions And Attitude
5 pages in length. Achilles battled with his own sense of moral judgment, often choosing to ignore the inherent calls of a more peaceable existence, which he defiantly justified. Indeed, Achilles was one of -- if not the most -- notable of all...
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Mythical Monsters Of The Odyssey
5 pages in length. Ever since man began telling tales, incredible accounts of freakish, monster-like animals have captivated and horrified entire communities. The basis for these extraordinary fabrications was the inability of early writers to...
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Gilgamesh: Culture And Conflict
5 pages in length. The writer discusses what Gilgamesh did for his culture and why he was considered a hero. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison /Jacob and Odysseus
A 5 page essay that analyzes the story of Jacob in Genesis and the saga of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. The writer contrasts and compares the features of the two narratives. No additional sources cited. khodyjac.rtf Comparison /Jacob and Odysseus :...
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Oedipus Imagery in Modern life
A 5 page research paper that, first of all, review the Oedipus myth, and then explores the various ways that Oedipal imagery can be see in today's culture -- in film, advertising, fiction and art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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MYTH
This 10 page paper discusses mythology past and present as presented by Joseph Campbell in his books: Man With A Thousand Faces and Transformation of Myth Through Time. Also included are quotes by the author from an interview. Discussed are...
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DEATH GRECIAN STYLE
This 5 page paper discusses whether comparative evidence is useful in illuminating attitudes toward death in both ancient Rome and Greece. Various rituals and customs are explored, then it is shown that in these two civilization's cases, evidence...
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The Power of the Star Wars Myth
This 5 page paper looks at Star Wars and the myth it contains. The origin of alien myths are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Death in Ancient Greece
This is a 9 page paper discussing the Ancient Greeks
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This 5 page paper contrasts and compares the life and times of women and men in Ancient Greece. Athens and Sparta are compared as well. References to Odyesseus included. All examples cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Romance & Tragedy in Myth
An 8 page research paper that examines the manner in which romance and tragedy intertwine in ancient world literature, concentrating on The Mahabharata, but also discussing the myth of Cupid and Psyche and Oedipus Rex. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Psychological Differences Between Men and Women -- According to Johnson, Jung, and Ancient Myth
This 5 page report discusses the psychological differences between men and women as interpreted in Jungian framework of thought. Robert A. Johnson
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MYTHOLOGY AND RELIGION IN ANCIENT EGYPT
This 8 page paper discusses the effect of mythology on the religion of the day in ancient Egypt. Examples of how myths and stories about the various gods affected the daily rituals and customs of this civilization are discussed. Bibliography lists 3...
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