Essays and Research Papers on Mythology / Mixed

A 10 page paper which discusses the strengths and weaknesses of several essays which are to be found in "The Romance of Arthur: An Anthology of Medieval Texts in Translation" by James J. Wilhelm. The essays discussed are "Arthur in the Latin Chronicles" by James J. Wilhelm, "Arthur in the Early Welsh Tradition" by John K. Bollard, "Culhwch ...

A six page paper which looks at the concept of fate in Sophocles’ ‘Oedipus the King’ and the Sumerian ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’, in terms of how far free will can be said to be exercised in a universe which is controlled by an omnipotent deity or pantheon of deities, and the way in which apparent ...

A five page paper which looks at the Sumerian hero Gilgamesh and the Greek hero Heracles, in terms of the way in which their narratives fulfill similar cultural roles within their respective societies and the similarities and differences between the tasks which they undergo in their quests for enlightenment.

A five page paper which looks at the journeys of Gilgamesh and Odysseus to the realms of the dead in their respective hero-quests and looks at the similarities between the two depictions of the Otherworld and the motivation behind the heroes’ visits there.

A 6 page discussion of vampires of legend and the threats which those vampires may present even today. Some contend they are simply folklore while other contend that they wander the earth even today as estranged souls, separated from the living by their own immortality. Fiction, fantasy, cultism, or reality? The author ...

5 pages in length. The authors of the student's class texts have varied in chronological time as well as and historical, political and religious perspective. They all, in some meaningful way, endeavor to define for their reader the nature of man. Despite the diversity of time and circumstance, each of the texts ...

This 9 page paper examines the story of Pandora's Box, the Grecian Myth, and discusses how the themes have been used throughout literature and the arts in modern times. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the corn mother myth. The story is analyzed in cultural context. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which discusses how Aristotle, as presented in "Politics," felt that while most men could not be self-sufficient, those who are find themselves incapable of working in common and are similar to beasts or to a god. The character of Achilles is also discussed in terms of this perspective. Bibliography list 2 sources.

This paper, which is written in Turabian Style with footnotes, compares and contrasts the telling of the Great Flood in the Book of Genesis and The Epic of Gilgamesh. The paper uses sources (as well as the original documents themselves) to determine the similiarites and differences between the two stories. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, review the Oedipus myth, and then explores the various ways that Oedipal imagery can be see in today's culture -- in film, advertising, fiction and art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the background of the Greek god Herakles and how this mythalogical figure is depicted in art. Additionally, this paper examines whether various pieces of art depicting Herakles depict a consistant image.

5 pages in length. As the tragic hero, Orestes is forced to come face to face with his own shortcomings, which ultimately cast upon him the tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall. Facing opposition from within his own being is part of the inner struggle that Orestes must addresses throughout the dialogue ...

5 pages in length. Achilles battled with his own sense of moral judgment, often choosing to ignore the inherent calls of a more peaceable existence, which he defiantly justified. Indeed, Achilles was one of -- if not the most -- notable of all Greek heroes, insofar as his was a reality riddled with ...

This 7 page paper discusses the Iliad in terms of Achilles. His role throughout the story is analyzed as are major themes involving Achilles such as anger and rage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Star Wars and the myth it contains. The origin of alien myths are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Ever since man began telling tales, incredible accounts of freakish, monster-like animals have captivated and horrified entire communities. The basis for these extraordinary fabrications was the inability of early writers to distinguish between truth and fantasy. As the stories were passed down through generations, they eventually became accepted ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses what Gilgamesh did for his culture and why he was considered a hero. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the story of Jacob in Genesis and the saga of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. The writer contrasts and compares the features of the two narratives. No additional sources cited. khodyjac.rtf Comparison /Jacob and Odysseus : a 5 page essay that analyzes the story of Jacob in Genesis and the ...

An 8 page research paper that examines the manner in which romance and tragedy intertwine in ancient world literature, concentrating on The Mahabharata, but also discussing the myth of Cupid and Psyche and Oedipus Rex. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines why, although women were not given rights or freedoms in Greek and Roman society, they were often predominant figures in Greek and Roman mythology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper dicusses Edith Hamilton's book, Mythology. It talks about how she presents Greek mythology, and the different stories that involve it. 1 source cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the very nature and essence of love as defined and opined by Plato in his Symposium. The story of cupid and psyche are used as an allegory in conjunction with Plato's observations to make some philosophical conclusions about the nature and essence of love and the human soul. Bibliography lists ...

5 pages in length. A cold heart and calculating mind are what bind the Greek god Hades and German assassin Adolf Hitler. When one compares the similarities by which they undertook their unrelenting wickedness, it is with little difficulty that one can draw myriad common denominators where these two historical characters are concerned. ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the role the women played in Homer's The Odyssey, and how their roles helped add to the story's adventures.