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Where Do Gods Live and Breathe in World Mythologies?
Where do gods live? This question has been asked many times and the answers are just a little blurry. The reason for this is that there are many di...
By Ancient Literature
Who Is Cain in Beowulf, and What Is His Significance?
Who is Cain in Beowulf? Cain is believed to be the origin of all evil in the epic poem Beowulf. His biblical story, which made him the first human ...
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Why Is Beowulf Important: The Major Reasons To Read the Epic Poem
Why is Beowulf important in the study of English Literature? Reading Beowulf opens your eyes to the Anglo-Saxon culture of old while intriguing you...
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Why Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero? Hubris, Hamartia, and Happenstance
Before Oedipus, "tragic hero" meant very little as a literary device. Ever since Aristotle outlined the qualities of tragic drama, scholars continu...
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Why Would Beowulf Be Considered a Perfect Medieval Knight?
Some people think that the epic hero Beowulf should be considered a perfect knight because his attitude and adventures are comparable to the knight...
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Wiglaf in Beowulf: Why Does Wiglaf Help Beowulf in the Poem?
Wiglaf in Beowulf is one of the most important characters, but he doesn't show up until the end of the poem. He is the only one of Beowulf's warrio...
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The Island of the Lotus-Eaters: Odyssey Drug Island
Djerba was the lair of the lotus-eaters, Odyssey island, where addictive lotus plants grew. Odysseus encountered the lotus-eaters on his long journ...