Heracles and the 'Twelve Labors' - The Better Story
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A 5 page paper discussing Heracles [later renamed 'Hercules ' by the Romans]. The themes of the stories and adventures of Heracles have all the makings of a great action/adventure television show. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Hercules & Diana / Heroism Personified
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This 5 page paper discusses the myth of Hercules (Heracles) and compares it with the myth of Diana (Artemis). Each character was undeniably heroic and each based their standards of behavior on ideals much larger than their own individuality. No additional sources cited.
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Hercules Then And Now
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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 compares it to the Hercules presently on television. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Hesiod's Theogony: Zeus As Leader
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This 5 page paper argues that Hesiod, in the Theogony, presents Zeus as an autocratic leader by virtue of authority, with the wisdom to heed the advice of others. No additional sources are listed.
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Homer's "The Iliad" – Achilles An Effective Leader
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14 pages in length. To evaluate Achilles' competence as an effective leader is to take a long, hard look at the manner by which leadership was constructed during this very violent era. The extent to which brutality and aggression served a purpose where behavior coercion was concerned is both grand and far-reaching; that the very nature of leadership must also incorporate the elements of personal integrity, responsibility and foresight beyond the present speaks to the very aspects Achilles did not always possess in his quest toward providing effective direction to those who followed his lead. his lead. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCIliadHmr.rtf

Human Sacrifice in Greek and Roman Mythology
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A 12 page analytical paper exploring the theme of human sacrifice in mythology. Using the stories of Selene and Endymion, Aphrodite and Adonis, and Cybele and Attis, along with two stories about Demeter, the writer supports the notion that human sacrifice is used to demonstrate the power of the gods and compassion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Icarus: Ovid and Rukeyser
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Ovid’s version of “The Story of Daedalus and Icarus” with Muriel Rukeyser’s “Waiting for Icarus.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAovid6.rtf

Incest of the Gods
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A 7 page essay on the incestuous relationships reported in Greek mythology and Greek plays. The writer lists a number of incestuous relationships between Zeus, his brothers and sisters and progeny, and also gives examples from and commentary on plays such as Oedipus Rex, Medea and Agamemnon in support of the thesis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Jason & the Argonauts After Medea's Departure
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In 6 pages the author tells a hypothetical story, which might have happened when Argonauts visited Jason in Corinth after Medea's departure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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