The Function Of Mythology And Religion In Ancient Greek Society.,
East Tennessee State University
The Function Of Mythology And Religion In Ancient Greek Society.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The ancient Greeks are prime subjects of study for those wishing to understand the roles that religion and mythology play in a society and how the two interact with each other. This paper covers what I feel after my study of Greek mythology and religion are the eight functions of mythology: history, education, explanation - both of the natural world and the culture of each society, legality, genesis, what happens after death, and entertainment; as well as the two function of religion: civic and spiritual. In the first chapter, in order to show each of the mythological functions, I summarize …
Creating With Anger: Contemplating Vendetta. An Analysis Of Anger In Italian And Spanish Women Writers Of The Early Modern Era,
City University of New York (CUNY)
Creating With Anger: Contemplating Vendetta. An Analysis Of Anger In Italian And Spanish Women Writers Of The Early Modern Era, Luisanna Sardu Castangia
All Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects (2014-Present)
In the vast gamut of human emotions, anger is one of the most complex, provocative, and enduring. From Greek philosophers working in antiquity to today’s most recent theories on emotions, most scholars agree that anger has a multifaceted nature. This near universal agreement across the barriers of time and geography stems from the following facts: in order to exist, anger involves the participation of other emotions; anger does not have an opposite; anger leads an individual to engage in an act of self-analysis and in an evaluation of other individuals; and, finally, anger inspires action to right a wrong that …
The Mythological Perspective Of Modern Media: Cross-Cultural Consciousness And Modern Myths,
James Madison University
The Mythological Perspective Of Modern Media: Cross-Cultural Consciousness And Modern Myths, Rebecca Evans
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-current
This piece assesses the cultural implications of modern narratives that incorporate classical mythology, specifically focusing on the hero’s journey. When the similarities of different myths across different cultures are analyzed, it becomes clear that there are modern analogs that incorporate mythic qualities and cultural values. These mythic foundations are analyzed here in popular works like Harry Potter, Star Trek, and Legend of Zelda, where the hero’s journey becomes an almost universal experience that inspires cross-cultural consciousness. The hero’s journey has evolved from a simple literary tool into a cross-cultural touchstone that shapes narratives into familiar works of cultural significance across …
What Was So Attractive In Artemis/Diana Worship, And What Was The Rationale For Christians Not To Follow Pagan Ideology?,
Andrews University
What Was So Attractive In Artemis/Diana Worship, And What Was The Rationale For Christians Not To Follow Pagan Ideology?, Georg Filippou
Seminary Scholarship Symposium
The last few decades of archaeological research in Ephesus have revealed new insights into the context of Paul’s writings. In the past many commentators have assumed that the Artemis cult was sex-saturated at the time of Paul, and therefore interpreted the biblical texts from that perspective. However, more recent scholarship has suggested the opposite. Mystery religions elevated the status of women. In the creation narrative of Artemis, the woman was born first. In refraining from everything that is part of a marriage, women could reach salvation. It is therefore not surprising that Paul addressed issues connected to women (creation, marriage, …
The Perry-Campbell Collection: An Analysis Of Byzantine And Roman Coins,
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Perry-Campbell Collection: An Analysis Of Byzantine And Roman Coins, Samuel Skokan
Department of Anthropology: Theses and Student Research
The Anthropology Collections of the Nebraska State Museum are home of the Gladys G. Perry Campbell and Iain Colin Gordon Campbell (I. C. G. Campbell) coin collection, which consists of an estimated 4,000 coins that date between the 1st century BC to the 15th century AD. The collection consists of bronze coins (91%+) and billon (alloy) coins that represent low-denomination currency of the Roman and Byzantine Empires. There are approximately 3,200 Byzantine and 750 Roman coins. This study focused solely on the Byzantine coins of the Collection, to document their chronological range and research value. The collection can support …
Roman Slavery: A Study Of Roman Society And Its Dependence On Slaves.,
East Tennessee State University
Roman Slavery: A Study Of Roman Society And Its Dependence On Slaves.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Rome's dependence upon slaves has been well established in terms of economics and general society. This paper, however, seeks to demonstrate this dependence, during the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire, through detailed examples of slave use in various areas of Roman life. The areas covered include agriculture, industry, domestic life, the state, entertainment, intellectual life, military, religion, and the use of female slaves. A look at manumission demonstrates Rome's growing awareness of this dependence. Through this discussion, it becomes apparent that Roman society existed during this time as it did due to slavery. Rome depended …
Seneca And The Stoic View Of Suicide,
Binghamton University
Seneca And The Stoic View Of Suicide, Walter Englert
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
will present a summary of the Stoic doctrine on suicide before Seneca, followed by an analysis of Seneca’s own views. Our sources on Stoic views of suicide before Seneca are meager. But they allow us to construct a coherent Stoic theory of suicide, and in Seneca we see the theory fleshed out. Rist is right to point out that we find a connection between suicide and libertas for the first time in Seneca, but wrong to suppose that it is inconsistent with earlier Stoic teaching, pathological, or based on a hatred of life.8 Seneca’s views are consistent with earlier, orthodox …
[73a] Augustus Of Prima Porta, Vatican City [Front],
University of Northern Iowa
[73a] Augustus Of Prima Porta, Vatican City [Front]
Monuments Class Projects
The Augustus of Prima Porta is a marble statue of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor (reigned 27 B.C.E. - 14 C.E.). It was originally discovered in 1863 at the Villa of Livia in Prima Porta in Rome. Carved from white Parian marble, the statue stands over two meters tall and is thought to be a replica of a lost bronze original. Symbolic elements, such as the adorned breastplate and the traditional contrapposto pose, are used to honor Augustus's authority, military victories, and divine heritage. The statue is now housed in the Vatican Museum.
The Nuptial Ceremony Of Ancient Greece And The Articulation Of Male Control Through Ritual,
Macalester College
The Nuptial Ceremony Of Ancient Greece And The Articulation Of Male Control Through Ritual
Honors Projects
This work is the result of recent scholarship which has stimulated renewed dialogue concerning the status of women in ancient Greece. It is both a reconstruction of the nuptial ceremony and an investigation of the rituals within it. Ritual actions are used to express an idea or ideal about culture, and through the examination of these rituals we may evaluate both how and why men in ancient Greece exercised complete power over women. This new interpretation both confirms and contradicts our old beliefs, and is a constructive contribution to our modern discussion of ancient gender issues.
From Daimon To Demon: The Evolution Of The Demon From Antiquity To Early Christianity,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
From Daimon To Demon: The Evolution Of The Demon From Antiquity To Early Christianity, Hailey Fuller
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
One of the most fascinating entities of religious thought is the demon, which is still pervasive in both religious and popular culture today. The demon is something that is present not just in various religious texts, but is also a staple of the modern horror film. The question at hand in this thesis is whether or not the demon was always considered to be synonymous with evil. The demon itself has existed in religious culture and magic practice since antiquity, but most scholars tend to either ignore the entity, or conflate it with ghosts or minor gods. This thesis traces …
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