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Gods and Men in "Phaedra", 2002.
Shows the interaction between gods and men in the ancient play, "Phaedra" by Racine.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper examines the nature of the relationship between Gods and men as in Racine's "Phaedra". There are two relationships in the single dynamic and each is symbolic of the other. The paper posits that the God vs. man element of the play is a recreation of the spirit vs. the body argument of our humanity.
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Gods Before God, 1999.
A study of the development of monotheism in the Hebrew Bible.
1,944 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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Modern Judaism is usually considered a monotheistic religion - it has as its central tenet the belief in only one God, and the denial of the existence of all other gods. However, the Hebrew Bible is not a modern document, and it contains different conceptions of God and his relation to other gods. In places, the Hebrew Bible supports monotheism, but in other places it does not. This paper examines the various conceptions of God and other gods in the Hebrew Bible, how these conceptions changed over time, and the possible influences from sources outside the Israelite tradition, including Egyptian, Canaanite, and Iranian.
Outline:
Origins
Pre-Exile
Exile
Post-Exile
Conclusion
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"In the early, pre-exilic period, the Israelites were still forming as a people, and were substantially influenced by Canaanite religion and culture. Yahweh was still a somewhat local deity, tied to the land and the temple. After the destruction of the temple and during the exile, the Israelite religion had to broaden to survive, and God became more transcendent, omnipresent, and monotheistic. The Israelites also had to differentiate themselves from the people they were living among, in order to keep their religion and culture whole. When the exile ended and the temple was rebuilt this movement continued: God became more universal and the Jewish people became more exclusive. The religion has become thoroughly monotheistic, although in late post-exilic times it starts to develop a sense of dualism that was absent earlier, and is a result of Iranian influences (Widengren, 311)."
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Gods of Norse Mythology, 2007.
A description of three of the most important gods in Norse mythology.
913 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the gods Odin, Thor and Loki, and the parts that they played in Norse mythology. The writer explains how Odin, the most important figure and the creator in the Norse pantheon, became known as the Almighty or All-Father, and the wisest of all the gods. Thor, the god of thunder, and his magic hammer and goats, are also described. The writer explains how Loki, originally from a different race, acquired godhood by becoming Odin's blood brother, and eventually caused the downfall of the Aesir gods through his malicious acts. Ragnarokk, the day of reckoning for the gods, is also described.
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Introduction
Aesir Gods
Thor - The God of Thunder
Loki - The God of the Jotun Race
Ragnarokk - Destiny of the Gods
Conclusion
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"In Asgard the land of the gods Thor was good natured, kind and had a beautiful wife named Sif who ripened seeds after Thor's thunder showers. They also had two sons Magni and Modi who were almost as strong as their father. Thor was the strongest of all the gods and also the protector of the gods and also the people on Midgard, he ruled over all the wars on Midgard and chose who would be the winner in each war. He protected the gods and humans by smashing jotuns and trolls with his magic hammer. He also had an iron mitt to protect his hand and a magic belt that made him twice as strong."
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Greek, Norse and Egyptian Gods, 2002.
This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the Greek, Norse and Egyptian Pantheons --- gods and goddesses.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines the ?father-creator? God, a ?trickster? God, and a ?love? Goddess of Greek, Norse and Egyptian cultures. The author believes that the ?father-creator? Gods have the most in common: Greek God, Zeus, the Norse God Odin and the Egyptian God Amen-Re. The paper introduces the ?trickster Gods?: Norse God Loki, the Egyptian God Seth, and the Greek God Prometheus. The paper also describes the ?love goddesses?: Egyptian Goddess Hathor, Greek Goddess Aphrodite and Norse Goddess Freya.
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"The myths of these gods also referred to the sky. Both Zeus and Odin had palaces high above the mortal world, known as Mt. Olympus and Asgard. These palaces served as meeting places for the gods, and as observation decks. Zeus is often depicted as looking down from Mt. Olympus into the mortal world. Odin also gazed at mortals and gods similarly, from Hlidskialf, his throne in Asgard. Though he did not have a palace in the sky, Amen-Re was referred to as the ?Sun? god. "
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The Gods of Ancient Egypt, 2008.
An analysis of the human-like features of the Egyptian gods as described in the book "Egyptian Myths" by George Hart.
1,138 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses how the Gods of Ancient Egypt were not only deities to their worshipers, but also served as a creative manifestation that collectively expressed the different facets of life in Egypt and how the scope of this effect varies from the appearance of each god representing what their responsibilities as a god might be to the human-like qualities and quirks of each god that gave them a more human aesthetic than the Greek and Roman Gods. In particular, the paper looks at how the "Egyptian Myths" is no exception to this rule and spans the breadth of Egyptian life as it touches upon the Egyptians love of beer, the emotions of the gods, the origin of the Egyptian people, the political responsibilities and relations among the gods, the relations of Egypt's gods and people to the land, and the relations of the gods to the people of Egypt.
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"In the "Myth of Cataclysm," the gods display overwhelmingly human-like qualities. The most evident of these is emotion and more specifically, emotions related to power. Re's vengeful streak is made apparent as he addresses Nun, the primeval source of life. "In his statement he mentions how mankind emerged from the tears of his eyes... and how they are conspiring against him. He wants to know Nun's opinion before he kills the entire human race." Essentially, Re, the Sun God and the Ruler of Egypt, is considering the punishment of the human race for daring to rebel against him. This kind of retaliatory streak among gods is often perceived as wrath, but what defines this particular instance as vengeance is the emotional context. Re appears to feel betrayed by the humans as he states that they were created from his tears before he asks Nun whether he should kill them or not. The fact that Re consulted Nun about killing the human race also plays to the human qualities of the Egyptian gods. It suggests that Re has doubts about destroying his creation while also hinting that, while he is the King of Egypt and the God of the Sun, he feels indebted to the source of his own genesis, Nun. This same doubt is evident when he rescinds his desire for the destruction of the human race and sends his messenger to warn the humans about another goddess coming to destroy them while offering them a plan so that they might survive. "
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Gods and Goddesses in 'The Odyssey', 2008.
This paper discusses "The Odyssey' by Homer, concentrating on the subject of gods and goddesses.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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In this article the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. Specifically, the writer discusses the various ways Homer made use of gods and goddesses in the story, and how they intervened in the lives of the mortals. Throughout this epic journey, Homer uses gods and goddesses to reward Odysseus for his bravery, loyalty, and belief in the gods and goddesses. Homer also uses gods and goddesses to illustrate that even the strongest mortals are no match for the gods when it comes to everything from epic battles to choosing when to return home. The writer concludes that Homer's use of the gods and goddesses in "The Odyssey" is a tribute to the belief systems of the time, and the ideas that the gods and goddesses have complete and absolute power over mortal men.
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"The gods are constantly interfering with Odysseus during his journey back home, as well. Poseidon wrecks his ship out of anger, but often, it is his men and their lack of belief that gets in the way of his journey. For example, the men open the bag of wind that Aeolus, the god of winds, has given Odysseus to ensure his safe journey home, which ends up driving the ships far from their destination. Later, the men ignore the gods' warning and slaughter cattle belonging to the sun god Helios, and this leads to the shipwreck where all of them die. Homer is illustrating what happens when you do not listen to and appreciate the power of the gods. Odysseus does not question their wisdom or authority, and so, he survives. His men are constantly questioning and challenging the gods' authority, and they pay with their lives. This is a lesson for all mortals who read the story and do not accept the power and glory of the gods."
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The Gods, 2001.
This paper studies the gods from a mythical point of view and their association to truth, relying on the view of Judaism and Christianity.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper analyzes the creation of humans by gods and how they are portrayed in religions and myths. It studies 'Genesis' and 'Popul Vuh' and analyzes excerpts from them discussing the forming of the Mayans by the gods. It concludes that truth is dangerous to the gods according the the examples of the Jewish people and the Mayans and the way the gods treated them.
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"Why should truth be so dangerous to the gods? Why should knowledge of the truth be so threatening to those who inhabit the heavens? We do not know this, and yet it must be true, for one of the similarities in many creation myths ? drawn from cultures very distant from one another ? is the idea that while the gods initially make humans who are wise and even omniscient, afterwards they change their creations so that humans are limited in their knowledge, in their ability to divine the truth. The gods create us in their own image, at least to the extent that we are wise like they are, and then they punish us for bearing the same attributes that they themselves carry."
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The Greeks and Their Gods, 2006.
An overview of how the Greeks related to their gods and incorporated them into their daily lives.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The writer explains that the ancient Greek gods were personified natural agents or beings that used specific areas of nature for their own purposes and that they visualized the gods as being similar to men in their emotions and embodiment, but differing from men in that they were immortal and more powerful than men. The paper shows how the ancient Greeks used the gods to explain natural phenomena, for example, thunderbolts were used as a form of punishment by Zeus. In conclusion, the writer states that the gods generally left men to their own fate but they were infinitely more powerful than men and this enabled them to override the actions of men and alter their fate according to their own will.
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"Sophocles dealt with the question of why a man could selflessly serve the gods and still come to a horrible end by stating that the ways of the gods are not man's ways and such unmerited suffering exists although it is inexplicable by human standards. He maintains his faith that men can withstand terrible agonies and still retain their humanity. The unfortunate Oedipus, who unwittingly fulfills the prophecy to kill his father and marry his mother is finally given a special dispensation from the gods. Throughout his ordeals he has been bold, resourceful and intelligent and he even accepts the responsibility for the sins he committed in innocence by blinding himself. In the end he emerges purified through his suffering. "The underlying motif in the dramas of Sophocles is that man is ultimately responsible for his own actions, if not for his fate, which is in the hands of the gods. His philosophy is that man must live a virtuous life despite evil influence for the sake of his own humanity. Honor demanded this. "
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The Gods in "The Aeneid", 2005.
A analysis of the actions of the gods in "the Aeneid" by Virgil.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, £ 31.95
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This paper analyzes the main theme found in "The Aeneid", that is that the gods will have their way even when some of them differ in opinion from other gods. The paper describes the writings by Virgil that the Italian gods and goddesses are connected closely to the humans in the story and how the gods in The Aeneid play a vital role in directing humans to do their will even when there are negative consequences from their actions.
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" The Gods in "The Aeneid" "The God of Love obeys, and sets aside his bow and quiver, and his plumy pride; he walks Iulus in his mother's sight, and in the sweet resemblance takes delight. The goddess then to your Ascanius flies..." (Virgil, Aeneid.1.i). Cupid, the god of love, takes the form of Aeneas's son so that the queen will fall passionately in love with Aeneas. This is only part one and the gods are active in the story:"The Aeneid" by Virgil. The main theme found in "The Aeneid" is the gods will have their way even when some of them differ in opinion from other gods. "
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Comparing Greek Gods to "Anthem" Characters, 2001.
A comparison between characters in Ayn Rands? novella "Anthem" and the actual Greek Gods from which they derived their name from.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper deals with how Ayn Rands? two main characters in her novella, "Anthem", compare to the Greek Gods which they got their names from. It includes detailed information about the myths of Gaea and Prometheus and a general outline of the novella, "Anthem". The paper explains why Ayn Rand chose the names of the two Greek Gods for her characters. The paper includes two pictures of the gods Prometheus and Gaea.
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"In her novella, Anthem, Ayn Rand chose the names of two very popular and important Gods from ancient Greek myths for the names of her two main characters, Equality 7-2521 also known as Prometheus or the Unconquered, and Liberty 5-3000, also known as Gaea or the Golden One. Prometheus, the Greek God, was known as ?The Rebel God?. He was the wisest Titan and the son of Iapetus and Klymene. His name means ?forethought?, because he was able to foretell the future."
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Roman and Greek Gods, 2002.
Shows the differences and similarities between the gods from ancient Rome and Greece.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper is a comparison of Greek and Roman gods. There are many similarities in the Roman and Greek gods, because Romans took their beliefs about some of the gods from the Greek.
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The Gods and the "Iliad", 2005.
An analysis of the contribution of the gods to Homer's "Iliad".
2,464 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper discusses the gods as literary figures and their effect on the theology of the poem and the ramifications. The myths and background material contained in the gods' characters are discussed and the dark, hopeless and tragic theology of the "Iliad" is considered, with examples given. Finally, the political situation of the gods on Olympus is examined and care is taken to emphasise the "human" characters of the divine beings.
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"Gods in the Iliad help the poet in terms of purely literary issues. The presence of deities in the mortal world, constantly acting to influence the lives of the humans, is one of the clearest signs that the world of the Iliad is "Epic". Obviously, the fact that it has all the legendary heroes, such as Odysseus, Achilles, and the Atreidae, also plants the poem very firmly in the Age of Heroes, but this itself is hand-in-hand with divine activity: gods walk amongst men, who were themselves either literally "godlike", in the case of the half-divine Achilles, or were in some way superhuman compared to Homer's contemporaries, as when Diomedes picks up a rock that "not two men could carry, as mortals now are" (V.303). "
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The Greek Gods, 2005.
A review of the affect that the ancient Greek Gods had on society.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper briefly reviews how the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece affected humans. The paper looks at the Gods in their roles as capricious puppeteers vainly manipulating the lives of men and women. The paper specifically focuses on the Gods who were successful in their roles and how they affected society.
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"The Greek Gods and how they affect mortals The relationship of the Greek Gods (and Goddesses) of Ancient Greece to their human underlings is a striking one. Whereas many polytheistic and certainly monotheistic societies portray their deities as beyond reproach, the Greeks preferred to show their deities in human dress. In other words, Greek Gods and Goddesses are often vain, cruel, autocratic, lascivious, irresponsible and destructive. At the same time, however, they were capable of magnanimity, charity and exemplary courage. "
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Interactions of Gods and Men, 2000.
A description of the relationship between the ancient Greeks and their Gods.
3,339 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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The Gods of ancient Greece had a number of complicated relationships with the mortals they presided over. By evaluating the myths left by the ancient Greeks, those relationships can be better examined. This paper addresses the question of what is the nature of these divine interaction, and how does each side truly perceive each other. It shows how the Gods and mortals interact in a variety of ways, but the true natures of these interactions truly describe how the ancient Greeks perceived their gods.
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"Before one can understand the interactions between the Gods and mortals, one first has to understand the nature of the Gods. In Homer, the Olympian Gods are anthropomorphic; that is to say, they have human characteristics. The Gods have both a human shape as well as human emotions and needs. It is very evident that the Gods behave much like the mortals they rule. Another facet to the Olympians Gods is that they represent a facet of nature, such as fire, water, death, weather, love, anger, nature, and death. The duel nature of the Gods creates a paradox in which the Gods are both anthropomorphic, as well as abstract representations of nature. In Homer, the Gods alternate between each of these parts, and on occasion become one. While the Gods are anthropomorphic, they are also a personification of nature. There are numerous examples of this in both the Iliad and the Odyssey. In book 21 of the Iliad Achilles has to fight the river god Xanthus, but the fire god Hephaestus saves him. Hephaestus is portrayed both a fire god as well as the fire itself. Xanthus, who natural aspect is revealed with the lines ? the river?s anger rose/ churning at heart for a way to halt his rampage? (Homer, Iliad, book 21, lines 156-157). The use of adjectives such as churning describes forces of nature as opposed to an anthropomorphic being. In essence, Achilles is not so much fighting a god, as he is fighting a force of nature. Another good example deals with the nature of Poseidon in the Odyssey. Poseidon plays the role of the sea god as well as the sea itself. In book 5 of the Odyssey, Odysseus attempts to drown Odysseus ? ?churned the waves into chaos, whipping all the gales from every quarter?? (Homer, Odyssey, book 5, lines 322-323). Poseidon displays both the natural and anthropomorphic facets of his nature. "
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