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Why did Oedipus blind himself?
The tale of Oedipus is well known within Greek Mythology. Born to King Laius and Queen Jocasta of Thebes, Oedipus was destined to be damned all his...
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Aegeus: The Reason Behind the Name of Aegean Sea
Aegeus is associated with founding Athens and being the father of Theseus. There are a lot of important events to his name in the mythology. The de...
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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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Athena vs Aphrodite: Two Sisters of Opposite Traits in Greek Mythology
Athena vs Aphrodite is an important comparison because both women were extremely well known in Greek mythology. These Greek goddesses were both sis...
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Ceyx and Alcyone: The Couple Who Incurred the Anger of Zeus
Ceyx and Alcyone lived in the region of Trachis near the river Spercheious and loved each other dearly. According to the myth, they both referred t...
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Charites: The Goddesses of Beauty, Charm, Creativity and Fertility
The Charites, according to Greek mythology were goddesses that inspired artistry, beauty, nature, fertility, and goodwill. These goddesses were alw...
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Demeter and Persephone: A Story of a Mother's Enduring Love
Demeter and Persephone's story is one of the most-well known in Greek mythology when it comes to a mother-daughter relationship. It effectively sho...
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Diomedes: Iliad's Hidden Hero
It seems as if there is little mention of Diomedes in the Iliad, considering the importance of his exploits to the continuation of the storyline. A...
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Fate in Antigone: The Red String That Ties It
Fate in Antigone has been running after our Heroine since the events of Oedipus Rex. Her family's curse goes back to her father and his transgressi...
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Fate in the Aeneid: Exploring the Theme of Predestination in the Poem
Fate in the Aeneid is a major theme that explores how the ancient Romans viewed the concept of predestination. The entirety of the poem hinges on A...
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How Did Achilles Die? The Demise of Greeks' Mighty Hero
How did Achilles die? Achilles die for a number of reasons that all contributed to his demise: the gods conspired for his death, he was shot with a...
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Irony in Antigone: Death by Irony
Irony in Antigone is written to build up anticipation and give interest to the characters of the plot. It creates a certain depth and richness to t...