The Effects of Religion and Mythology on Ancient Greek Civilization
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This 5 page paper looks at mythology and religion characteristic of the people of Ancient Greece in order to determine what effects they had on civilization. Gods and goddesses, and their roles, are noted. Descriptions regarding daily life in Ancient Greece, as well as the role of democracy in the society, is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA020AnG.rtf

The Fall of Icarus as Conveyed in Art and Poetry
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A 4 page review of the poems “Musee des Beaux” by W.H. Auden, “Landscape With the Fall of Icarus” by W. C. Williams, and “Waiting for Icarus” by Muriel Rukeyser. Interestingly the first two of these poems were inspired by the painting “Fall of Icarus” by Peter Breughel. The author of this paper describes the details of this painting and contrasts the styles of these three poets. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPicarus.rtf

The Goddess Athena And Her People
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A 3 page paper looking at the characteristics of the Greek goddess Athena, and analyzing her appeal to the people who worshipped her. The paper argues that in an overwhelmingly patriarchal society, Athena's spirit ruled in Athens as the Athenian wife's spirit ruled within the confines of her home. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Gods of the Iliad and the Bhagavad-Gita
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This 3 page paper discusses the way god(s) are represented in the Hindu epic the Bhagavad-Gita and Homer's classic poem, the Iliad. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVIliBha.rtf

The Greek God Apollo
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A 6 page paper that explores the legends surrounding the Greek god Apollo and discusses the religious rituals practiced in his worship. The nature of the symbols of the bow, the laurel, and the lyre that are traditionally associated with Apollo are explained. Apollo's early use of music therapy is also explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: LCApollo.doc

The Greek God Apollo: The Influence of His Name on Modern Day Products
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This 5 page paper considers the use of the name Apollo in products and the development of advertising campaigns around this name. This paper argues that the use of the name Apollo, for everything from microcomputers to watches, has occurred because of the familiarity of Greek mythology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Holy Bible vs Ovid's Metamorphoses
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts the accounts of creation, the fall of man and the flood as told by the Bible and Ovid in Metamorphoses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGovid.rtf

THE ISSUE OF RAPE IN ANCIENT ROMAN AND GREEK CIVILIZATIONS
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This 4 page paper discusses the prevailing attitude of Rome toward outsiders, women, and the innocent. Examples are given from mythology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Knidian Aphrodites
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A 5 page paper discussing various perspectives from which Praxiteles' nude and her effects are studied. The ancient Greeks had a god or goddess for every reason, many of which were personified in statuary which was then located in the various temples built in honor of these forms of deity. Study of these sculptures as art generally are limited to description and historical influences on later works, but at least one author wonders why we do not simply appreciate the Knidian Aphrodite for the beauty that she is. One common feature of all studies of the Knidian Aphrodite is that it was then and remains the standard by which all views of female beauty is portrayed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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