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Allusions in The Odyssey: Hidden Meanings
In understanding the allusions in The Odyssey, a connection must be made between the reader and the author, who both share an appreciation for know...
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Analyzing Similes in The Odyssey
Similes in The Odyssey gave perception and depth to both the greek classic and monologues done by our beloved characters. They helped shape the cla...
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Angelia: The Greek Personification of Messages and Tidings
Angelia was the personification of messages and tidings in Greek mythology. She was the embodiment of sending and receiving proclamations among the...
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Apollo and Artemis: The Story of Their Unique Connection
Apollo and Artemis shared a unique deep bond since birth. Although they greatly differ, they have the same passion for archery, hunting, and protec...
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Apollo in The Iliad – How Did a God's Vengeance Affect the Trojan War?
The story of Apollo in The Iliad is one of the acts of vengeance of a wrathful god and the effect it has on the course of the war. The gods' interf...
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Apollo in The Odyssey: Patron of All Bow Wielding Warriors
Apollo in The Odyssey is a recurring character that didn't appear often and was most usually invoked in the Homerian classic. The Greek god of arch...
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Argus in The Odyssey: The Loyal Dog
Argus in The Odyssey was only mentioned in the last part of the play. Although little is known about him, he was deemed to be considered a faithful...
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Arimaspi: The Unusual Tribe of the One-Eyed Men and No Women
Arimaspi was a group of men in Greek mythology that were physically different from all the other men in the way that they looked. These men had onl...
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Artemis and Actaeon: The Horrifying Tale of a Hunter
Artemis and Actaeon are the characters of another tragic story in Greek mythology. The encounter between the goddess of hunting, Artemis, and Actae...
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Artemis and Callisto: From a Leader to an Accidental Killer
Artemis and Callisto shared a leader-follower relationship in Greek mythology that would end in tragedy. Callisto was one of the most devoted follo...
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Artemis and Orion: The Heartbreaking Tale of a Mortal and a Goddess
Artemis and Orion in Greek mythology are lovers who faced a tragic ending in their love story. The relationship between Orion, a mere mortal, and A...
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Artemis' Personality, Character Traits, Strengths and Weaknesses
Artemis' Personality and the Paradox of the Virgin Goddess of Mothers Artemis is a goddess who knows what she wants and is not afraid to go after i...