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Voodoo Heritage by Michel Laguerre

In five pages this paper examines the anthropological text in an evaluation of the myths and rituals the author describes....

Decline of the Dark Ages

In five pages this paper discusses the Medieval civilization's end from the perspectives of 2 important religious leaders. Three ...

The Lais of Marie de France and Erbyggia Saga

In five pages this research paper considers the role of women in Medieval society as depicted within these literary works. Three ...

'Gilgamesh,' 'Beowulf,' and Leadership

In 5 pages the leadership concept is examined within the context of these 2 Medieval stories. There are no other sources listed....

Medieval Russia and Bubonic Plague

In eight pages Medieval Russia is examined within the context of the bubonic plague's causes and effects. Six sources are cited i...

How Constantine Changed the History of Rome

_The Roman emperor Constantine was responsible for more than making Christianity the law of the land. This paper examines his cont...

Hebrew, Greek and Roman Values in Ancient and Medieval Literary Works

of specific interest, and which concern morality in the context of war, are those that argue for and against putting the Mitylene ...

Chivalry

for both of these elements are indicative of the distinction between ordinary love and that which extols virtue, honor and courage...

The Influence of Medieval Christianity on Art of the Time

version is richly colored; Mary here wears a bright red robe as does a man who might be Joseph, who is in the background (Adoratio...

Anselm’s Ontological Arguments

by humanity, without turning to any other body of factual information or knowledge. In other words, it is possible for people to c...

Northrup on History

This 4 page paper discusses David Northrup’s idea that history should be considered as comprising two periods, before and after ...

Medieval Times: The West and Islam

examination of this there is a letter written by Leo III to Umar II which states the following: "In brief you admit that we say th...

Construction of Njal's Saga

sections of the saga. For example, an analysis of the section detailing Thangbrands mission and the passages that deal with jurid...

Medieval Christianity: Music and Sculptures

liturgy provided innumerable texts, all set to music in the style we call Gregorian chant. The church served as an important patro...

Magic in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

it seems, and along with these stories there is always Gawain, illustrating a foundation of magic in the times, and in the stories...

Medieval Law and Literature

the names of these people), wrote the following: In the reign of the most clement king of the Kentish-men, Wihtr?d, in the fifth ...

Medieval Law and Literature in ‘Beowulf’

so important because it represents at the beginning the significance of having a male heir to carry on ancestral traditions. The ...

Symbolism in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"

/ Arrayed of the Round Table rightful brothers ... / the feast was in force full fifteen days" (37-39, 44). They are celebrating t...

Japanese Literature: "Essays in Idleness" and "An Account of My Hut"

dwelling places are like that, always changing (Chomei). The water imagery calls Walden Pond to mind; it also is strongly remin...

The Christian Influence in Medieval Literature

made of its mortality" (Dante 539). For Dante, then, "the way to God is found in human life. This was Abelards message. It was the...

Master of the Rohan Hours

("Master"). It is also believed by scholars that the extensive biblical cycle contained in the Rohan Hours is based on the Bible m...

Development of Literature: Medieval to Victorian

to arise in the world of literature, and poems that were fictional, rather than based on actual events (Medieval Life.net). ...

Control and Authority Reflected in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer and 'The World of Margery Kempe' by Margery Kempe

In twelve pages the issues of legal, religious and social limitations are considered as they relate to the concepts of control and...

How the Tale Fits the Teller in 'The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer

back" (Norton 85). The Tales themselves have a General Prologue and also a Prologue which precedes each individual tale. The Prolo...

Medieval Literature, Biblical Allusions and Religious Symbolism

all of its aspects. This also ties in with the idea that they are traveling to the city of Canterbury to be redeemed. Here, the po...

Ancient Literature and Companionship

of common suffering or accomplishment. Once the student working on this project sees these factors, it becomes obvious throughout ...

'Tam o'Shanter' by Robert Burns

In five pages this poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns is analyzed with its satirical elements and similarities to Chaucer duly not...

A Look at the Parson and the Pardoner in Canterbury Tales

relishes the fact that he finally has the opportunity to share what he considers to be his innate brilliance. He knows that this ...

Connection Between 'The Wife of Bath's Prologue' and 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

virginity"(Gottfried, 205). Many times what the Wife says is in direct opposition to what the reader/listener knows that the Wife...

Role and Status of Women in 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton, Lysistrata by Aristophanes, 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer, and 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'

way to a jousting tournament rematch with the mysterious Green Knight, Sir Gawain is the houseguest of the absent Lord Bercilak, a...