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Mythology reimagined from a feminist point of view.

What's not to love about ancient Greek mythology? There are all-powerful Gods with human drives and emotions. There are heroes chalk-full of flaws, social hook-ups galore, cheating in every sense of the word, killing, revenge, and more killing. Sure sounds exciting.

An essay discussing the idea of generational deity in Greek mythology, as compared to the monotheistic beleif system of historically parallel Israel.

There are many Greek Gods. Writers like to write a good story.

Age of Mythology allows you to chose from three civilisations: Greek, Egytptian and Norse. This is an introduction to the Greek civilisation.

In ancient Greek mythology, the cycle of life and death and the hope for a serene afterlife are encapsulated in the myth of the goddess Persephone.

A comprehensive look at who's who in the pantheon of Greek mythology.

This shows a parallel between Greek mythology and King Arthur.

By translating the symbolic meaning of the archetypes contained in Greek mythology, we decipher the hidden message present in these images and stories, parallel to the meaning that can be understood by our conscious mind.

"Heroic Age" is an anime series that has aired from April 1 and will finish airing its original run on September 30, 2007 in Japan.

The first part in a series exploring the wrath of the Greek gods. This article deals specifically with Athena and the myth of Arachne

Mythology is filled with endless stories about warriors and gods, which tell tales of quarrels and battles that went on a long time ago. But one god popped up in a lot of myths about adultery or murder or disputes with humans. His name was Poseidon.

In specific concern to Greek and Roman mythology, there were all sorts of paintings, statues, vases, sculptures, and other forms of art, contained in specific "rooms" or portions of the museum dedicated to ancient Greece and Rome.

This article shares information about how the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses came to be.

From the beginning of history the sea has been considered a source of religious and artistic inspiration, and varied civilizations emphasized the role of the sea as an expression of the power of the gods over the universe and over human destiny.

In Atwood's feminist take on the original myth, Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time because of his inability to regard her as an individual with free will rather than simply the object of his desire.

This paper will look at the aspects of Wicca from ritual ceremonies to the environment in which Wicca is practiced. Wicca is not new, it just "is".

An overview of the connection between ancient Greek myth and Frank Herbert's best selling Dune series.

It is easy to see the awesome power of the character Hermes in Greek mythology and his counterparts in other mythologies. He is a cunning and intelligent god that resorts to the mischief of thievery in the most desperate of times.

Here are the cheat codes and hints for Age Of Mythology PC.

The differences between Greek and Roman Mythologies are startling apparent, and though there are various similarities, the values and beliefs of each culture are illustrated via their myths and stories.

This is an idea I came up with to use while teaching THE ODYSSEY and the mythology unit which accompaies it

It is quite clear by the tales of the mythological gods that they are beings with faults just like humans, and the ultimate goal of the telling of these faults is to improve human morality.

Age of Mythology is a real time strategy game that allows you to chose between playing Greek, Egyptian or Norse civilisations.

Age of Mythology allows you to choose between playign as Greek, Egyptian, or the very special Norse.

Since ancient times, certain animals have been considered sacred and even worshipped as Gods or demi-gods.

A basic introduction, by a former student of Wicca. This will cover Wicca as I learned and practiced it - a genuine religion, not a convenient fantasy.

There is a pair of goddess from classical mythology that are a shining testament to creativity.

Did God create culture or Did culture create God?
A unique look through one mythological god Orion.

It has been said that there is an element of truth in every myth on which such myth has been based. At times it is difficult to define the line of truth in mythology since it has been blurred by the mist of history.

Although now obscure, the goddess was once the premiere worshipped diety of the world. Her forgotten history is interesting.

With a history possibly stretching back into the 1930s, the Neo-Pagans religion claim of goddess worship in the Stone Ages seems to be an outright fabrication. If this information is readily available, who perpetuates this idea?

Greek and Roman mythology hold great fascination to society, revealing ancient culture's beliefs and ideologies. Mythologies weave magical accounts of gods, goddesses, giants, monsters, and ordinary humans performing extraordinary acts.

Using similes, Milton implies that whether one is born with a predisposition to evil or not, one still always has a choice as to whether or not to act upon that evil.

There are many variations of what is thought to have happened at the beginning of time. The ancient Greeks believed that Eurynome rose from chaos and created the world as we know it.

This article describes the acruate account of Aeneas, the Trojan warrior.

When you think "mom", you probably don't think along the lines of, say, murder, incest, or cannibalism. Right? Well, the ancient Greeks kind of did. In their myths, anyway.

This article provides an excellent description of Actaeon. It deals with the similarity between him and Achilles and tells of his tales.

If you are familiar with the FTD or the Goodyear logo, then you already know of Hermes. In works of art, Hermes is often portrayed wearing his trademark winged hat, but in his numerous feats and adventures he wore many more hats. Shall we count the ways?

This article shares the story of Pyramus and Thisbe who may have been the prototype for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Both H. A. Guerber's The Myths of Greece and Rome and William Hansen's Classical Mythology: A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans serve as great resources and bases of knowledge to anybody interested in classical, especially Greek, mythology.

Greek drama developed from the Greek Dionysian festivals. It began as a simple festival in honor of the Greek god Dionysus. The crude songs and dances developed into a dithyramb
and included a chorus.

Celtic mythology is filled with stories of nature.

Since William Blake did not hold with many of the teachings of the Christian Church, he invented a personal mythology.

Greektown is a neighborhood of Greek restaurants on Halsted Street, just south of the Loop in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The following are the best Greek restaurants in Greektown in the Windy City.

This article deals with the Greek myth that establishes the beginning of the werewolf story.

A graduate school level research paper written on Norse Mythology. The class was taught by Dr. Martin Arnold, one of the foremost experts in Norse mythology in the world.

The word mythology comes from the Greek language meaning "fable", "tale", or "speech", but came to donate something that can't be true. Early Historians often considered writers of myths as telling fables that were often untrue.

To study Persephone is to study a goddess of great mystery and striking contrasts. She has a dual nature and is even known by two different names. She is Kore; goddess of spring and fertility, a beautiful maiden beloved by her mother, picking flowers in a field.

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and culture of Greece in metro-Atlanta. Atlanta Greek Festival information available here.

A review of Jason and the Argonauts.

An essay discussing what we, as Americans value in our national heroes in comparison to the mythological heroes of Ancient Greece.

An analysis of Christopher Marlowe's decision to tie in mythological themes into his work.

Mythology is vital and alive for us today. The Twilight of the Gods, a story from Norse mythology, reflects our rite of passage from childhood innocence to adult reponsibility.

Below are some of the deities that may be used in rituals and wiccan spell casting that come from Greek times

The Pagan religion Wicca is one of the top ten religions in the United States.

This article examines some of the questions that scholars have about the Trojan War between Troy and the Greek city states...

This article addresses the myth of the Japanese goddess Ukemochi, who even in death made certain her people wouldn't starve.

Gerald Gardner, the 'founder' of Wicca, has been attributed with many things regarding the religion. How many of these accomplishments are true? What debates are there over authenticity? Validity?

This article shares the myth of Chang O, goddess of the moon. It is still celebrated today with the Chinese Moon Festival.

An exploration of religion viewed as mythology and where spirituality fits in.

God of War is simply one of the best action games to come out in a long time.

The goddess Hera, a beautiful woman with a very jealous side.

Ireland is rich in stories of heros, gods and goddesses. This is but a brief introduction to myths and legends of Ireland.

The Bill of Rights states that: First Amendment to U.S. Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;

Dressing as a Greek God for Halloween is both a fun and creative idea. The basic costume required for a Greek God is very simple, requiring only a few props to be identifiable, and won't end up taking a lot of time and money to pull together.

The second-tier deities you probably haven't worshipped lately. Here's why.

This article provides the true mythological account of Achilles from birth to death.

I have said it before, and I will happily say it again. Computers and Autism definitely mix! In another article, I talked about how much PC Games can help a child with Autism learn.

The endurance of myths in our cultural lives.

a book review of Steven Sora's newest book

There are many myths about the founding of the Roman Empire.

This article deals with the myth and legend of mermaids.

Comic books have always been popular with the American people, but in recent decades their popularity has increased dramatically. Film seems to be America's choice of form for pop culture, and comic book adaptations seem to be limitless lately.

Celtic and Druid ancient mythology in a historical perspective.

Was Atlantis a real city? Did Noah really build an ark? How much of the Great Flood story is history and how much is psychologically ingrained in the human mind?

Psyche earned her title as the Goddess of Soul because of the various feats she had to accomplish to prove her worthiness as the bride of the Greek God Eros, or Cupid in Roman mythology.

Odin was the chief of the gods in Norse mythology. Though he represents a pagan belief system, his memory did not die with the introduction of Christianity....

The sumptuous villas of Ancient Rome; the grand reception halls, sleeping chambers and salons painted with scenes on fresco panels, ranging from the delightful to the mythological.

Reference to herbs and their medicinal properties have been found in Egyptian tombs, Greek mythology, and even the Bible.

If you have an interest in Mythology or Paganism then you may already know some or all of the Gods and Goddesses listed in this article.

In Greek mythology, Proserpine is the daughter of Ceres and the wife of Pluto. She is thus the goddess of Hades (that is, the kingdom of the dead), and her Garden lies on the border of Hades. Swinburne uses the myth to express a mood.

Dressing as a Greek Goddess for Halloween is both a fun and creative idea. There are several Greek Goddesses to choose from, so you can be the beautiful Aphrodite or the hunter Artemis

Although the flood myth is most widely known as being a part of Christianity, it is just one of many passages that crosses over into different religions. The flood myth is part of the origins of Christianity, Greco-Roman mythology, Toltec mythology, and many other beliefs.

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the 133rd Running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 5. According to Greek mythology, mint is a sign of hospitality. What else will the Queen be doing?

Pixelus is a Greek mythology-inspired game where you must slide tiles into place and complete mosaics in temples in order to get to the next level. Your ultimate goal is obtain an audience with the Greek god Zeus.

Greek mythology bestows upon us numerous stories that many find appealing, such as the Prometheus myth. Johann Wolfgang Goethe takes this titanic myth and presents to his audience a different approach to the creation of mankind.

Greek mythology, hot stars, what can go wrong? Apparently quite a bit....

In Euripides, "Bacchae," several archetypes are portrayed by the character

This article shares information on the god Ra and his place in Egyptian culture.

The Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem had on display a rich array of
fantastic creatures of antiquity that explores the facinating mythology and dramatic tales that surround composite beasts of the ancient world.

The impact of one choice on the future of man.

To challenge what we've been taught about myths. Since no one was around back in those times who's to say the creatures or God's written about didn't exist. Did such a man name Jesus exist? There is no solid prove. So why didn't the Phoneix or Greek Gods.

Religion encourages people to look hopefully to a better world to come, minimizing the social problems of their world. A link exists between religious beliefs and societal benefit. But is there a link between religion and adolescent behavior?

Thoughts on religion in the workplace and why letting everyone worship at work isn't feasible.