Essays and Research Papers on Mythology / Mixed

A paper which looks at the concepts of ritual, sacrifice and violence in Spenser's poem Epithalamion, with specific reference to the magical and metaphysical associations of blood sacrifice and defloration, and how this is relevant to the importance of marriage within the social order. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the Greek god through classic works. The paper supports the view that the nature of this character is contradictory and ambitious. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the manner by which Achilles should be judged when determining his abilities – and inabilities – as a leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page examination of the Norse god Odin. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer discusses fictional components and feminism as they relate to the story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the story of Oedipus Rex and how he is a tragic hero, according to Aristotle's concept. The story of Oedipus Rex, and its cathartic effect, is discussed. No bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses the similarities between the two, and speculates as to why two cultures so far apart in time and space could have produced such similar works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

This 3 page paper investigates the modern myth that police investigate all crimes and proves it to be false. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the concept of narcissism and how it is influenced by experiences and socialization and how it, in turn, influences choices and love relationships. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of Celtic Mythology. The paper addresses the importance of magic in the religion, as well as the themes presented in several ancient myths. In addition, the paper discusses archetypes found within particular legends. The legends discussed in the paper are "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," "The ...

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.

This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses some of the way in which Roman mythology made the society and the Empire strong. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how women were typically treated during this historical period, as well as the extent to which Medea modified her own womanly character as she exacted revenge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page overview of Spartan civilization. The question of whether Sparta was exceptionally violent is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the central features of Classical, Celtic, Norse and Chinese Mythologies. This paper also outlines a comparison of some central components. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper that explores a hypothesis concerning the virginity of the goddess Athena. This hypothesis posits that the way that the ancient Greeks conceived virginity played a significant role in the way that the goddess was conceptualized. The writer argues that an examination of literature verifies this hypothesis. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

A 3 page paper that discusses myths about Northern California, wilderness, fog, overshadowed by San Francisco, etc. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In this paper, the writer looks at the Passover ritual and the Biblical account of the Exodus with reference to historical, geographical, cultural and archaeological factors. The paper comprises seven pages and has six sources listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper explores the role of the goddesses Athena and Juno in “The Odyssey” by Homer and “The Aeneid” by Virgil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This well known city is discussed as it relates to culture and politics in this 4 page paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay in which the writer contrasts and compares the creation stories of Hesiod and Ovid. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In five pages this paper compares Hesiod’s Five Ages of Man with Ovid’s Four Ages of Mankind creation myth; and also compares and contrasts the story of Zeus with Olympic deities Poseidon and Hades in order to examine why their interactions with Zeus and stories about their origins are important to understanding Greek mythology. ...