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Papers On Other Cultures & Issues Of Mythology
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The 'Nature' Of Egyptian Myths
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This 15 page paper explores the ancient
Egyptian religious beliefs in terms of how it relates to nature and
natural forces. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KTeytmyt.wps
The Battle of Zeus and Typhon and Parallels in Hindu and
Zoroastrian Myth
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This 4 page report discusses the fact that
some of the world’s most fascinating stories and myths are
surprisingly similar despite the thousands of miles and years
between lands and cultures. They each follow a very similar
pattern, although that of the battle between Zeus and Typhon is
the most well-delineated and graphically-portrayed of any of
them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWhesiod.rtf
The Bull and the Virgin: Two Very Different Spanish Symbols
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A 5 page discussion of the meaning of the symbolic representation of the bull and the Virgin Mary in Spanish culture. Contends that the symbology of the Virgin Mary and the Bull could be said to collectively represent the traditional patriarchal hierarchy of Spanish culture, the Virgin Mary representing the ultimate model of womanhood without any of its earthly and sinful connotations and the bull representing the sensual and bodily side of Spanish culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPbullVr.wps
The Corn Mother Myth
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the corn mother myth. The story is analyzed in cultural context. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA151crn.rtf
THE CULT OF ISIS
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This 5 page paper discusses the ancient religion of Isis. History, myth, and influences discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBisis.rtf
The Gate to Women's Country.
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(5pp) Sherri Tepper's cast of both ordinary and
extraordinary people play out in her powerful 1988
novel, whose significance goes beyond sex, to deal
with the toughest problem of all, the challenge of
surmounting humanity's most dangerous flaws so we
can survive together - despite ourselves.
despite ourselves.
Filename: BBgate.doc
The Giant Loki in Norse Mythology
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8 pages in length. An analytical discussion of Loki -- a giant in Norse Mythology who became a member of the Aesir family when the chief God Odin made him his blood brother. Loki is regarded by the writer -- among other things -- as an instigator of conflicts, and a worthwhile provider. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Excellent argumentative perspectives provided.
Filename: Lokigood.wps
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