Monday, December 1, 2008
- Vikings- One of the groups of Norse explorers who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late eighth to the early eleventh century.
- Ginnungagap- Dark void from which the world was created
- Nifleheim- Land of fog and ice
- Muspellheim- Land of fire
- Yggdrasil- World ash tree that connects all three worlds together
- Asgard- Home of the gods
- Midgard- Land of men
- Hel- Land of the dead
- Bifrost Bridge- Divine bridge that is rainbow and links between humans and gods
- Ymir- Wild, fierce, evil giant
- Odin- God of the gods, domains are wisdom, war, witchcraft, and poetry
- Frigg- Wife of Odin, most powerful goddess, domains are love, destiny, and marriage
- The Valkyries- Odin's daughters that served in battle
- The Norns- Fate maidens
- Thor- Strongest son of Odin, domains are thunder, battle, and fertility
- Balder- Most beloved child of Odin, domains are radiance, rebirth, justice, and light
- Njord- god, domains are wind and sea, he is the patron of sailors
- Frey- God of fertility, prosperity, sun and rain
- Freya- Goddess of love, fertility, beauty, magic, war, and death
- Idunn- Odin's daughter-in-law, keeper of the golden apples
- Loki- Son of giants, half blood god, trickster/evil character
- Fenrir- "The wolf destroyer"
- Jormungandr- World serpent
- Ragnarok- Doomsday, final battle between Asgard and Loki
- Runes- Signs to show how one is feeling
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Work Cited
“The Two Brothers”. Indian Mythology.7 November 2008.
www.indianmythology,org/assiniboni/desserted_children.htm
Noles, Karen. “Embraced in Wisdom”.2008. Painting of Mother and Child. Buuffalo
Trails Gallery. 11 November 2008. www.bufalotrailsgallery.com/media/inside.php
“The Two Brothers”. Indian Mythology.7 November 2008.
www.indianmythology,org/assiniboni/desserted_children.htm
Noles, Karen. “Embraced in Wisdom”.2008. Painting of Mother and Child. Buuffalo
Trails Gallery. 11 November 2008. www.bufalotrailsgallery.com/media/inside.php
The Two Brothers Summery
A group of two orphan brothers were walking along the shore, one tossing a white tail deer hoof in the air. The deer hoof landed in an old mans canoe, which he used to lure in the boy and snatch him up. As they were going away the brother left on shore said he would change his feet into a wolves so that he’d be found easier, although he really never knew if they would be reunited.
The old man took the captive boy home and made him serve as his daughter’s husband. His father-in-law had gotten sick and needed many helpers and everyday the child killed one, until finally, there were none left therefore, the old man didn’t wake up.
The child then left to look for his long lost brother. He was having trouble, but as soon as he remembered his brother had taken the body of a wolf he thought of a way to find him. He changed himself into a moose to attract the wolves, as a result they came and he found his brother.
They finally were back together and decided to get a place. They were on bad terms and were not getting along. The one brother changed back into a moose and went to the water and accidentally killed the dogfish. He found the toad that could sing and heal them so he killed the toad and tried singing himself but, all in all, he was the one that killed the dogfish.
A group of two orphan brothers were walking along the shore, one tossing a white tail deer hoof in the air. The deer hoof landed in an old mans canoe, which he used to lure in the boy and snatch him up. As they were going away the brother left on shore said he would change his feet into a wolves so that he’d be found easier, although he really never knew if they would be reunited.
The old man took the captive boy home and made him serve as his daughter’s husband. His father-in-law had gotten sick and needed many helpers and everyday the child killed one, until finally, there were none left therefore, the old man didn’t wake up.
The child then left to look for his long lost brother. He was having trouble, but as soon as he remembered his brother had taken the body of a wolf he thought of a way to find him. He changed himself into a moose to attract the wolves, as a result they came and he found his brother.
They finally were back together and decided to get a place. They were on bad terms and were not getting along. The one brother changed back into a moose and went to the water and accidentally killed the dogfish. He found the toad that could sing and heal them so he killed the toad and tried singing himself but, all in all, he was the one that killed the dogfish.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Hero Journey
The call to adventure is a task or quest assigned to a hero.
Ex. “When the victorious Greek fleet put out to sea after the fall of Troy, many a captain, all knowing, faced troubles a black as those he had brought down on the Trojans.”
The companions and supernatural guides provide such things as magic, charms, weapons, information, and advice for the hero during his or her journey.
Ex. “…as he prayed to Athena, she heard him and came… spoke good words of comfort.”
Initiation is leaving behind the familiar and entering something new, something strange.
Ex. “The next day he summoned the assembly and told them what he proposed to do and asked them for a well built ship and twenty rowers to man her, but he got no answer except for taunts and jeers.”
The hero journey is a series of tests, trials, and obstacles, which can include injuries, frustrations, and temptations.
Ex. “They drew rein in Sparta before the lordly dwelling…”
The ultimate battle is the final test of the hero.
Ex. “As soon as the men left the island a thunderbolt struck their ship.”
Transformation is the part of the journey where the hero is altered. (Physical, spiritual, individual)
Ex. “The long story ended, but the audience sat silent, entranced by the tale.”
The death/rebirth is the resurrection or rebirth of something.
Ex. “Odysseus has come home and all the suitors are dead.”
The boon is something gained that is shared with others.
Ex. “For Odysseus at last after long wandering had come home and every heart was glad.”
Repeat…
The call to adventure is a task or quest assigned to a hero.
Ex. “When the victorious Greek fleet put out to sea after the fall of Troy, many a captain, all knowing, faced troubles a black as those he had brought down on the Trojans.”
The companions and supernatural guides provide such things as magic, charms, weapons, information, and advice for the hero during his or her journey.
Ex. “…as he prayed to Athena, she heard him and came… spoke good words of comfort.”
Initiation is leaving behind the familiar and entering something new, something strange.
Ex. “The next day he summoned the assembly and told them what he proposed to do and asked them for a well built ship and twenty rowers to man her, but he got no answer except for taunts and jeers.”
The hero journey is a series of tests, trials, and obstacles, which can include injuries, frustrations, and temptations.
Ex. “They drew rein in Sparta before the lordly dwelling…”
The ultimate battle is the final test of the hero.
Ex. “As soon as the men left the island a thunderbolt struck their ship.”
Transformation is the part of the journey where the hero is altered. (Physical, spiritual, individual)
Ex. “The long story ended, but the audience sat silent, entranced by the tale.”
The death/rebirth is the resurrection or rebirth of something.
Ex. “Odysseus has come home and all the suitors are dead.”
The boon is something gained that is shared with others.
Ex. “For Odysseus at last after long wandering had come home and every heart was glad.”
Repeat…
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Definitions
A myth is something that can’t be proven or unproven. It can also describe stories of Gods and Goddesses, or describe how something came into existence.
Zeus is a God in Greek mythology that was ruler of the Gods on
A hero is the founder of something new.
Hercules is one of the most popular heroes in Greek mythology.
The hero journey is the road of trials, battles, and obstacles that the hero endures such as the final battle, companions, boon, death/rebirth, etc.
In the journey of Odysseus he went through many obstacles such as the sirens and the Cyclops.
Being universal is being representative of every man.
Hercules’s story is very universal because of all his major flaws.
Being archetype is being one of the original kinds.
Zeus was a very archetype character.
A cyclical cycle is one that does not stop repeating.
The hero journey is very cyclical.
A duality is a quality of two opposites existing in one whole thing.
Yin and yang is a duality because it represents light and dark.
A Creation is an original idea, invention, or start of something new.
In Greek mythology the world was created from a black hole in space.
Cosmology is the study of the universe and its creation.
Someone that explores and studies the universe would engage in cosmology.
Life form death could be described as a sacrifice of one for many.
Reincarnation is an example of life out of death.
A matriarchal society is one of female power or authority.
The queen of
Patriarchal is a society that is the power of a male ruler.
Zeus was a ruler of a patriarchal society.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Interpretation Essay
Sam DuBose
Interpretation Essay
Mythology
13 September 2008
In the ancient days of Greece, there was group of people known as the Thracians. These people were known as the most musically talented persons in all of Greece, however, of those people there is one who sang the most beautiful out of any other mortal known to man. It was said that he had the most soothing voice ever and that the gods on Olympus were the only ones who could compete with him. This, of course, is the great story of Orpheus, son of the muses and a Thracian prince. This myth can be looked at in three different levels of interpretation; natural, social, and physiological. Orpheus symbolizes the natural feeling of happiness and having fun, the social aspect of dancing and socializing, and last but not least, the psychological effect of an eternal civil war, which at one point in life we all go through.
Orpheus was born naturally with the gift of musical talent. There was no limit to his power when he played and sang. No one and nothing could resist such a joyful noise. One of the most symbolic instances is the time when he was sailing on the Argo with Jason. All of the rowing warriors would be tired, but as soon as he would strike his lyre they would feel refreshed and new. That is the power of music and the feelings it triggers. Still today, music is appreciated in all cultures around the world for the simple fact that it allows you to relax, enjoy yourself, and drift away from everyday stress.
When it came to Orpheus’s social life, he was quite the stud, just because he was absolutely irresistible to any woman he played for. It is written that it was uncertain how he met his wife, Eurydice, but the fact remains that he played for her and she could not get away from him. This romantic part of his life is still the way many people are today. Often times you can hear about a man doing a nice gesture for a women, which the lady finds very sweet and becomes attracted.
The story of these two brief lovers takes a tragic turn after they fall in love. Right after the marriage of Orpheus and Eurydice, Eurydice was walking with her bride’s maids and then she got struck by a viper and died. Orpheus experienced a lot of emotional grief, as we all do when we lose a loved one. Orpheus then went on to the underworld to attempt to retrieve her. At the gates he sung his way through and found his spouse. They went to try and escape but as soon as Orpheus made it out, he turned around and she was sucked back into the darkness. Then later he was playing his lyre and was torn to pieces by a band of Maenads. His tomb was set at the foot at Olympus where you could still hear the music more sweetly than ever. At last he was at peace with his loved one, as we all wish to be one day.
All in all, this concludes all the aspects of this myth; a tale of two lovers that are torn apart and reunited at last. It is still a very symbolic tale today and always will be.
Interpretation Essay
Mythology
13 September 2008
Orpheus and Eurydice Interpretation
In the ancient days of Greece, there was group of people known as the Thracians. These people were known as the most musically talented persons in all of Greece, however, of those people there is one who sang the most beautiful out of any other mortal known to man. It was said that he had the most soothing voice ever and that the gods on Olympus were the only ones who could compete with him. This, of course, is the great story of Orpheus, son of the muses and a Thracian prince. This myth can be looked at in three different levels of interpretation; natural, social, and physiological. Orpheus symbolizes the natural feeling of happiness and having fun, the social aspect of dancing and socializing, and last but not least, the psychological effect of an eternal civil war, which at one point in life we all go through.
Orpheus was born naturally with the gift of musical talent. There was no limit to his power when he played and sang. No one and nothing could resist such a joyful noise. One of the most symbolic instances is the time when he was sailing on the Argo with Jason. All of the rowing warriors would be tired, but as soon as he would strike his lyre they would feel refreshed and new. That is the power of music and the feelings it triggers. Still today, music is appreciated in all cultures around the world for the simple fact that it allows you to relax, enjoy yourself, and drift away from everyday stress.
When it came to Orpheus’s social life, he was quite the stud, just because he was absolutely irresistible to any woman he played for. It is written that it was uncertain how he met his wife, Eurydice, but the fact remains that he played for her and she could not get away from him. This romantic part of his life is still the way many people are today. Often times you can hear about a man doing a nice gesture for a women, which the lady finds very sweet and becomes attracted.
The story of these two brief lovers takes a tragic turn after they fall in love. Right after the marriage of Orpheus and Eurydice, Eurydice was walking with her bride’s maids and then she got struck by a viper and died. Orpheus experienced a lot of emotional grief, as we all do when we lose a loved one. Orpheus then went on to the underworld to attempt to retrieve her. At the gates he sung his way through and found his spouse. They went to try and escape but as soon as Orpheus made it out, he turned around and she was sucked back into the darkness. Then later he was playing his lyre and was torn to pieces by a band of Maenads. His tomb was set at the foot at Olympus where you could still hear the music more sweetly than ever. At last he was at peace with his loved one, as we all wish to be one day.
All in all, this concludes all the aspects of this myth; a tale of two lovers that are torn apart and reunited at last. It is still a very symbolic tale today and always will be.
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