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Mythologizing the Mahatma, 2002.
Discusses the relationship between mythic form and political content in Raja Rao's "Kanthapura".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 30.95
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This paper will argue that the tension between these two often contradictory levels of writing - the mythic/poetic and the political/prosaic - is the defining characteristic of the novel. As will be seen, this tension is both a strength and a weakness to the narrative; on the one hand enhancing its sheer readability as a story and on the other hand blurring readers' understanding of the realities of the Indian Independence struggle.
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The Importance of Mythology, 2004.
An analysis of the study of mythology.
2,635 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper discusses the importance of studying mythology. A definition of mythology is presented. The ancient and modern aspects are outlined in this paper. The paper describes the importance of mythology as a teaching tool. The cultural and religious facets are also explored.
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Defining Mythology
The Lessons of Mythology
Mythology as a Cultural Paradigm
Mythology as a Human Paradigm
Mythology and Conflict
Mythology as Religion
Conclusion
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"The study of mythology is important for both individualistic and collective reasons. On an individual level, mythology could teach moral or human truths, whereas on a collective level mythology could be used to keep people in touch with their origins. Mythological stories could then be used to teach children values such as hard work, diligence and obedience. Role models are created through mythological figures. Also, the mythology of different cultures can serve to teach the student about the values of that culture. This is particularly important in the world today, since advancing technology and phenomena such as globalization has brought foreign cultures much more frequently in touch with each other than was previously the case. It is therefore important to study mythology for the values that it can teach both children and adults, and also for understanding the heritage inherent in these stories."
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Mythology, 2004.
A discussion of mythology, focusing on the similarities between different types of mythology.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the similarities between Greek and Roman mythology and Native American mythology. The elements of heroism and romance are discussed. The paper illustrates how today's romance novels and movies are simply a furthering of old mythical tales, and our culture feeds on these stories just as classical Romans and Greeks fed on their own persuasive and pervasive myths.
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"The classical myths of Greece and Rome have much in common with medieval myths, because ultimately, all myths have elements in common. The Greek and Roman myths dwell most often on heroes, Gods, and Goddesses. Their characters are larger than life ? someone the reader can look up to. Medieval myths also heavily rely on heroes who commit heroic deeds, such as Charlemagne and King Arthur. One difference is many of the heroes in medieval myths were real people, while most of the heroes in Greek and Roman myth were just that ? myths. Medieval myths took mythology one step further, because they often commemorated and idealized the deeds of real people, and this was quite a step away from classical mythology."
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Greco-Roman Mythology and Christianity, 2004.
An examination of the impact and influence of Greco-Roman mythology on early Christianity.
3,019 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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Greco-Roman mythology has quite obviously influenced Christianity. These parallel myths are made evident throughout the Bible and are a testament to the ability of two cultures to meld their beliefs.This paper looks at the mythology's influence on Christianity and compares old Greco-Roman gods to the saints used in Christianity. It also compares old stories and myths from Greco-Roman mythology that were transformed and rewritten in the Bible.
Introduction
Influence of Greco-Roman Mythology on Christianity
Comparison of Saints, Stories and Myths
Bible Stories compared to Greek Myths
Discussion and Conclusion
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"The book, Hellenism and Christianity asserts that Christianity and Greco-Roman sentiment meshed and that this melding is evident from the very first Christian writings to the church of Thessalonica during the reign of Claudius. (Bevan and Allen 1921) The authors contend that the Christian writing takes the ?old body of ideas, emotions, and desires which made up the mentality of the Greco-Roman world.? (Bevan and Allen 1921) Ultimately, the authors argue, Christianity is nothing more than the fusion of the Greco-Roman world and a Christ based religion."
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Mythology, 2008.
An examination of areas of mythology related to Atonism, Zarathustrism and Judaism.
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses mythology, particularly the major areas of mythology that have influenced the development of the collective mythological heritage - the concepts of Atonism, Zarathustrism and Judaism. The paper describes examples from these areas of mythology to understand their role in explaining or interpreting natural events as they pertain to nature, the universe and humanity in general.
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"Historically, many scholars view this hymn as one of the earliest known examples of monotheistic mythology. In fact, the Pharaoh's thoughts were eventually found heretical by his own people and were quickly reverted to the more traditional polytheism of Egyptian mythology. However, this fact of both monotheism and atonement found in this hymn serve as an example of how mythology is passed on, as many scholoars argue that this hymn is an indication that Egyptians were the original source of Judaism and thus, the Judeo-Christian tradition."
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Hindu Mythology, 2004.
An overview of Hindu mythology.
1,738 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper discusses the age-old Hindu mythology. The paper contends that even today Hinduism mythology continues to be an integral part of the ever-changing global culture and remains as important as the Bible or the Koran. The paper examines the universal and cosmic concepts of Hindu mythology, which encompass so many world beliefs, that continue to make this Eastern tradition so vital thousands of years after it first came about.
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"Hindu mythology contains many different stories about these major as well as the minor gods. Nearly all stories are based on fundamentally similar concepts and ideas. These include the triads, as noted previously, in addition to 1) Performing a Penance: Humans and demi-gods or asuras are usually in a state of deep penance and meditation to reach the aura of a particular god. In this condition, they are separated from the world and deprived of any pleasures; 2) Granting of a Boon or generosity: In many situations of penance, Lord Brahma, Vishnu or Siva frequently appear and grant a wish of power to the person. The desire may be protection against a specific type of creature or a limited form of immortality. There are many different wishes found in the world of Indian mythology. 3) The curse or Schaap, where either a god or a seer/rishi is angered and puts a curse on a person affected; 4) Relief from Curse: In such situations, there are also some antidotes to the curse that may consist of some specific instance occurring in the future life; 7) Deva-Asura war: Hindu mythological tales are filled with instances of war between the asuras and devataas/angels because asuras are usually forceful and strong-headed and want to conquer the territories occupied by the devadaas (Knapp 53)."
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The Mythology of Television, 2005.
This paper discusses to what extent television programs create the mythologies of today.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper examines one or more television programs as the medium through which modern day mythologies become constructed, developed and eventually discarded. The paper considers the role of TV in the modern day mythology of fatherhood, either reinforcing or undermining the traditional patriarchal family structure. This essay also looks further to how TV constructs the mythology of family.
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"This essay examines several television programs in order to consider the concept that television is a medium through which modern day mythologies become constructed, developed and eventually discarded. This essay will look at how several television programs have contributed to the modern day mythology of fatherhood, either by reinforcing or undermining the traditional patriarchal family structure. Furthermore, it will also examine current television programs in terms of how they have reinforced or undermined the traditional concept of what a family is. The essay will also argue that television is a 'social text' as it accurately reflects an entire culture, whilst reinforcing it at the same time."
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Greek Mythology, 2005.
This paper examines mythology of the ancient Greeks and its relationship to their culture.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, £ 36.95
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The paper explores how mythology of the ancient Greeks expressed their views of themselves and of the world around them on a number of levels. The paper explains that mythology served as a quasi-historical background to each separate city-state and reinforced their sense of pride and of identity. The paper adds that it also expressed the national character and imparted heroic qualities to their perseverance, courage and enterprise. The paper describes how mythology offered opportunities for them to further their love of beauty and their desire for philosophical inquiry.
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"In exploring the myths of the Greek civilization, one can apprehend the interconnectedness of the Greek character and culture with their stories of the fabulous past. On one level, myths attempt to preserve the history of a people, and tend to reflect historical events, albeit in a rather stylized and fictionalized format. On another level, myths express the views and self-image of a people, by personifying elements of the national character at a heroic level. On yet another level, myths offer a divine explanation for natural, but puzzling, occurrences, as a particular nation chooses to understand them. The early Greeks were composed of small, family-centered tribes living in hamlets. Pirates from land and especially from sea were a constant danger."
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World Mythology, 2004.
A discussion of world mythology as perceived through the eyes of Joseph Campbell.
1,638 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper examines how one of the most significant theories of perceptual similarity amongst the heroes of different regions and different myths was the textual vision of Joseph Campbell. He wrote several books concerning mythological topics as he walked through different regions and grasped in depth knowledge of them. It analyzes Campbell's theory that all myths and epics are linked and that they are natural indications of the universal need of the human psyche to explain social, astrophysical, and spiritual truths. It also looks at how Joseph believed that all the historical figures or heroes found in a myth have some resemblance with the figures in other myths, and the hero in one geographical area would have been the hero in the other, mythological place, as well.
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"Campbell also narrates that the fantasy stories of the mystical heroes is a method to discover your own self and may help one to fulfill his personal goals. He also maintains that most of the time the hero?s journey is from childhood to adulthood while he is constantly trying to unearth his roots and his past. He describes a myth as a human need. The way to narrate this may be different in different cultures and thus the title the hero with thousand faces. The people tell stories in every region of the world but they all have a beginning, middle and an ending."
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Mythology in ?Fire?, 2003.
An analysis of the mythological themes in Deepa Mehta's film, "Fire".
2,059 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper discusses how, often, in traditional societies, the mythology comes to reflect the culture and works to establish certain social conventions. It examines how the attempt to raise awareness of injustice through the reinterpretation of mythology is shown in Deepa Mehta?s film. "Fire", in which Mehta attempts to parallel her alternative storyline to traditional Hindu myths in order to demonstrate the purity of the love between the two, female, main characters in a male-dominant society that will not accept their love. It shows how Mehta uses the traditional Hindu myths that are embedded in Indian culture to teach the societal values that she believes to be true, even if these ideals are not the traditionally accepted values of modern culture.
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"In the film, the protagonist Radha is the barren wife of Ashok, who because of his wife?s inability to have children, practices celibacy in training to become a swami. Radha represents the "traditional" Indian woman, duty bound and disregarding of her individuality in favor of attending to the needs of the family. She runs the family take-out business and is also the primary caregiver to Ashok?s mother, Bhiji, who is mute and paralyzed from a stroke. The other protagonist, Sita is the newest member of the household, as the wife through an arranged marriage to Jatin, Ashok?s younger brother. Sita quickly becomes dissatisfied with Jatin, as it becomes apparent that he is still in love with his Chinese-Indian girlfriend and that he will not give up the affair."
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World Mythology, 2007.
An analysis of the ancient Egyptians' concept of the after-life, as described by world mythology.
1,184 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses the mysterious and captivating aspect of world mythology that involves the numerous theories surrounding the beliefs that an individual holds regarding what occurs after death. Specifically, it analyzes and interprets the aspect of world mythology regarding the ancient Egyptians' concept of the after-life. The paper concludes with a brief explanation of the writer's personal beliefs on this topic.
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"World mythology, religion and cultural beliefs will always remain an enticing mystery, as people search and yearn for something to believe in. Death and what occurs afterwards is one of the most fascinating aspects of any religion. The beliefs of the ancient Egyptians differ from many present-day theories of what occurs after death. Most people currently believe in some form of "heaven" or "hell," but very few actually spend their lives preparing for the after-life of their "leaders" or family members as the Egyptians did. I do not fully believe in the ancient Egyptians' concept of the after-life because my beliefs are comparable to those of the Roman Catholics, for that is the way that I was raised when I was a child. However, I do believe in a "heaven" and a "hell," ideas that originated with Greek philosophers who strongly influenced the early apostate Christian thinkers."
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Greek Mythology, 2008.
This paper looks at Greek mythology and discusses the Greek system of gods and goddesses.
2,093 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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In this article, the writer first explains that Greek mythology is a collection of stories by ancient Greeks about their gods and heroes. The writer notes that these stories include myths of the origin of the world, an attempt to understand and interpret the universe and the origin of the world in human terms. Many of these stories have been passed down from ancient times and in more than one version. The writer discusses that ancient beliefs eventually mixed with legends from Greek kingdoms and city-states and myths from other tribes. Together, they evolved into this body of stories that were accepted by most Greeks. These myths were transmitted from generation to generation for hundreds of years in the form of spoken tales. It was not until the Classic Period that these stories were put down in written form. The writer looks at the Greek system of gods and goddesses and concludes that traditional literary mythology reflected an increasing dissociation from actual religious practice.
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"The leader was Zeus, the god of the sky, the weather, thunder, lightning, and the father of all mortals and immortals. His wife and sister was Hera. Poseidon, his brother, was god of the seas and shaker of the earth or earthquakes. Athena was the goddess of war, of crafts and of wisdom, the wisest of the gods and goddesses. Apollo was the god of light and order, of both plague and healing who foretold the will of Zeus, his father. His twin sister, Artemis, was goddess of childbirth and all wild animals. Aphrodite, a daughter of Uranus, was the goddess of erotic love. Hermes was the guide of souls in the underworld and the god of sleep and dreams. Demeter, the symbol of Gaia, was goddess of the earth and vegetation. His mother Persephone was a sister of Zeus. Dionysus was th god of madness, frenzy, of wine and the theater. Hephaestus was the god of fire and of the crafts. And Ares was the god of war and the only son of Zeus and Hera. Hades was not among the 12, but he was the ruler of the underworld."
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Love in Mythology, 2004.
An analysis of the ideals of love as they appear in mythology.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper contends that, within almost every literary genre, there are myths about love that fuel ideals that are rarely, if ever, realized. There is no place where this is more true than in the stories of mythology. The perpetual love myths that exist in classical mythology demonstrate ideals confronted even today by individuals searching for love. The ideals of love explored in this paper include love at first sight, the myth of 'one true love,' and the human phenomenon of overly idealizing unobtainable love.
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"Of course, in today?s secular world most rational people would discredit a flying boy and his arrows because it?s just not possible, but they find other ways to believe in the existence of the power he was said to possess. Instead we choose to interpret Cupid?s powers as acts of fate. Another description of love at first sight is ?the blissful melting of souls that would somehow? make their existence meaningful? (White 45). The relationships that are results of the acts of fate that create the ideals of love at first sight follow that, the idea of a love connection, when its destined happens instantaneously. There are countless modern examples of the perpetuation of the phenomena of love at first sight, movies, books even television programs that feed this idea. The myths of love at first sight often leave normal every day people with feelings of having been left behind or forgotten by fate, possibly feeling as if they don?t deserve to have ?That sort of love.? Furthermore, considering Cupids? role in this love myth, to be literally struck by an arrow is painful, but being struck by Cupid?s love arrow does not hurt, after all it is the legendary reason for love a first sight."
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Creation Mythology, 2004.
An analysis of the mythology of the origin of the universe.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper examines the creation mythology evident in the book of Genesis and compares it to one of the oldest Japanese myths about creation from "Genji Shibukawa: Tales from the Kojiki compiled in 712 CE" by O No Yasumaro. The paper draws on the similarities between the two stories of the creation of the universe.
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"A culture's belief about the beginning of the world is called a creation myth, story or tale. An explanation of the origin of the universe is known as a cosmogony. It is difficult to find any people throughout the world who do not have some explanation for the source of life. One of the most interesting aspects of creation mythology is the similarities that exist among descriptions, whether they are from the Judeo/Christian Bible or from African, Native American, South American, Greek, Japanese or Australian cultures. Common themes are present in both the West and East. From the earliest humans, who painted on the walls of their cave, there has been a need to search for answers and explain the unknown."
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