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Papers On Other Cultures & Issues Of Mythology
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"The Romance of Arthur"
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A 10 page paper which discusses the strengths and
weaknesses of several essays which are to be found in "The Romance of Arthur: An
Anthology of Medieval Texts in Translation" by James J. Wilhelm. The essays discussed
are "Arthur in the Latin Chronicles" by James J. Wilhelm, "Arthur in the Early Welsh
Tradition" by John K. Bollard, "Culhwch and Olwen" by Richard M. Loomis, and "Arthur
in Geoffrey of Monmouth" by Richard M. Loomis. These papers stand to have far more
strengths than weaknesses in that they truly present the reader with an in-depth knowledge
of who Arthur may well have been, and where much of his myth originated. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: RAarthur.wps
"What Dreams May Come": Mythical Component
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the mythical element of the movie "What Dreams May Come," as well as associates such with Freud and ancient mythology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCdreem.wps
A Comparison Between the Flood in Genesis and the Flood in the Epic of Gilgamesh
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A five page paper which looks at the similarities between the legend of the Flood as described in the Christian Bible, and the Flood of Ut-napishtim in Mesopotamian myth, with reference to research which asserts that both legends may have arisen from a local event in the valley of the Euphrates.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLfloods.wps
Addressing Issues In Mythology
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12 pages in length. The writer discusses three elements of mythology: comparing two stories; treatment of women; and the tragic hero as a popular literary motif. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCmytho.wps
Advancement in Knowledge or in Foolishness?
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This 5 page report
discusses the idea that humanity has advanced over the past 500
years, if one considers the issue purely from the point of
technological advancement. However, knowledge can and should be
seen as a constant balancing act between creative and a ruinous
processes. Perhaps humanity has not developed in a way that is
ultimately beneficial. The thesis presented in this paper is
that “progress” is a relative term and concept. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWfool.wps
African and Greek Mythology / The Creation Gods
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An 8 page research paper exploring the different gods identified as being the creator or as the supreme god in African mythology as compared and contrasted to the Greek god Zeus. The genealogy of Zeus is described along with his powers and place in mythology. Each tribe or ethnic region in Africa had their own supreme god, each having a different stature and different degree of power over the universe. Some had powers over similar arenas as Zeus, others were quite different. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Afgrmyth.wps
Anzia Yezierska: The Bread Givers.(1975)
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(6 pp) Anzia Yezierska's novel Bread Givers(1975)
is an extensive observation of relationships in an
immigrant family of early 20th century America.
All the characters fight their own battles to find
in their place between the New Worlds struggles,
and the Old World's history. The clash is
epitomized in the relationship between Sara
Smolinksy and her father. Her mother says, of her
daughter's strong will, 'when she begins to want a
thing, there is no rest, no let-up till she gets
it.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BByerska.rtf
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