The Lame God of Fire Greek mythology may have several different versions of one myth or tale, depending upon the source. ... Poseidon, god of the sea, persuaded him to release the two lovers. ... The shield portrays two cities and the plight of the Greeks and their fight against the Trojans in a microcosm of the larger story. It depicts dramatic scenes of life and death, peace and war, and joy and grief within the cities. ... One city is depicted with celebrations, feasts, marriage, music, and dance, while the other city is burdened with two armies in siege and armed in battle. ...

• Word Count: 1341
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

These two variant tale display Midas eating his meal which turns into gold even the wine he tries to drink turns into solid gold. ... Another variant tale of Midas made him greedier than the two other Midas" tale. ... This particular variant displays his love for his daughter more than the other two variants. ... Moreover this particular piece of Midas" tale describes his love toward Marygold and more of his desire for gold than the other two texts. ... Laomedon is a selfish man who promised to give rewards to Poseidon and Apollo after building the city walls. ...

• Word Count: 1773
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• Grade Level: High School

The persuasion in these tales reveals many of the similarities and differences in the plot of the two stories, along with disclosing information about the emotions, pride and suffering of many of the characters. ... This creates shame for Hector in two ways. ... This is where the major difference in the two stories can be seen. ... If Hector goes back into the city, thus surrendering, the city of Troy will not be attacked to harshly by the Greeks. ... In both tales, the refusal to take the advice results in further suffering. ...

• Word Count: 1523
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Your discussion should address ideas presented in this course (and other sources as you prefer) and the essay should include attention to at least two set texts. ... Oedipus is also his own contradiction as he saves the city by defeating the curse when he solves the riddle, but in this triumph he becomes the tragedy and creates the downfall of the city. ...

• Word Count: 1933
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Greek Gods and Goddesses There were two types of Olympic Gods: Celestial Deities and Earth Deities. ... There were twelve Olympic Gods; however, because the tales of these gods started out orally, the gods and goddesses classified as Olympians are not totally clear. ... In her favorite city of Argos, there were five temples to her. ... Another of Zeus's sisters, Demeter, also known as Ceres, was one of the two supreme deities on Earth. ... He was the God of Wine and the God of Vine and Thebes was his city. ...

• Word Count: 2220
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The two sides retreat, and the Achaians build a wall around their encampment to protect their position and their ships. ... Because Patroclus and his army are rested and fresh, they easily drive the weary Trojans back to the city wall. ... The nest day the Achaians, with the aid of Achilles, are able to drive the Trojans back inside their city walls. ... His courage fails at the last minute and Achilles pursues Hector twice around the city walls. Hector's flight is finally halted through the trickery of Athene, and the two men duel. ...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Odysseus, the hero of The Odyssey, was born into royalty and ruled the city-state of Ithaca when he was older. ... When Polyphemus discovers the intruders, he instantly eats two of them. ... But it is most evident in two scenarios. ...

• Word Count: 2103
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School