Greek mythology is full of tales of heroes and villains. One such story is that of Jason and Medea. But who is the villain and who is the victim in this tale? On one hand, Medea can be seen as a villain. She was responsible for the death of her own children, after all. And … Read more
This paper will discuss how the word myth is used popularly to often describe a story that is considered a legend. In many cases, some people believe the legends to be factual, although it may not be true. Myths are passed down or described from person to person in different ways or based on individual … Read more
The ancient Greeks were a religious people. They had their own gods and goddesses that they worshipped. Christianity is a religion that arose in the Roman Empire. It is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The two religions are different in many ways. For one, Christianity teaches that there is only one … Read more
Icarus is a poem written by Edward Field. The poem is about the Greek mythological character Icarus, who attempted to fly too high with wings made of feathers and wax. Icarus ignored his father’s warnings and flew too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and he fell to his death. The poem … Read more
There are many Greek Gods, each with their own unique powers and responsibilities. Zeus is the king of the Gods, and he presides over all of the other Gods. Poseidon is the God of the sea, while Hades is the God of the underworld. Apollo is the God of the sun, while Ares is the … Read more
