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Narratives, Folktales, and Myths from a Psychoanalytic Perspective

In ten pages this report analyzes how Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis would explain ancient narratives, folktales, and my...

Herodotus on Living

In five pages this paper examines the Histories of Herodotus in a consideration of the ancient historian's views on fine living. ...

Purpose of the Chorus in the Tragedy Theater of Ancient Greece

In seven pages this essay analyzes the many functions served by the Chorus in ancient Greece's tragedy theater. Three sources are...

The Tragic Hero in Carlito's Way and High Sierra

Carlito's Way and High Sierra both feature tragic, doomed anti-heroes and the path that led to their destruction. This research pa...

Exodus, 'The Aeneid,' and 'The Odyssey'

In five pages this paper examines the connection between divine will and cultures in a comparative analysis of these ancient works...

Oedipus by Sophocles and its Structure

In six pages this paper presents a structural analysis of this ancient Greek tragedy and examines how the rising action and confli...

Everything Julius Caesar

In nine pages which also includes an outline of one page this essay describes the Forums of ancient Rome and then offers a critica...

Ancient Greece and Medieval Societies Compared

In five pages Ancient Greek society is compared with the Medieval society represented in the epic 'Beowulf' in terms of citizen ex...

John Gardner's Grendel and Epic Beowulf

oo well that here was the last of...

The History and Utilization of Acupuncture

In fifteen pages acupuncture or the ancient Chinese technique of stimulating pressure points is discussed through definitions, his...

Epic Heroes Gilgamesh and Hercules and Violence

In ten pages this paper discusses how violence is portrayed in the heroic epics of ancient Greece and Mesopotamia. Six sources ar...

Greek Plays and the Use of Messengers

In twelve pages this research paper examines how messengers were used in the plays of ancient Greece. Eight sources are cited in ...

Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization Characteristics

In five pages this research paper discusses the characteristics of ancient Tigris and Euphrates river valley civilization of the S...

Pericles' Funeral Oration

In an essay consisting of five pages the comment that city is the best teacher of man by ancient Greek poet Simonides is examined ...

Merger of Democracy and Imperialism According to Pericles

Athens up as the shining example of democracy saying: "Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institution of o...

Contemporary Product Name and the Greek God Apollo

their strong financial record demonstrates a doubling in their enrollments and their gross revenues between 1995 and 1999 (Company...

Roles of Ancient Egypt's Pharaohs

Egypt, 2001). During the fourth century, however, these tribes began to come together, and for the next two centuries, land was se...

Rome's Legacy

terrified of the retribution that followed delinquent taxation, the Roman period was one that reflected a considerably negative le...

Comparative Analysis of Myths in Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, 'The Odyssey' and a Work by Jack London

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the myths featured in these ancient works and also makes a thematic comparison wit...

The Tradition of Chinese Medicine

of traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to also understand that it is not only a collection of ancient remedies and pract...

Ideologies of Machiavelli, Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle on Democratic Rule

of the United States. Without the philosophies of those that lived in the centuries prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence...

Status and Role of Women in 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' by Homer

so "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are rare glimpses into the feminine status in what was essentially a strict Greek patriarchy. Wh...

Lysistrata and Pleasure

or reader cannot help but smile when Lysistrata demands the women repeat the oath: "To husband or lover Ill not open my thighs th...

Modern Applications of Ancient Myths

involvement of magical powers that develop the processes and actions confronting the hero. As a direct result, there is generally...

Popularity of Herakles or Hercules

In five pages the enduring popularity of this ancient Greek myth is examined. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

Ancient Civilizations and Geography

subject to severe earthquakes and its climate is rather mild; Greece has mild wet winters, but dry hot summers (2001). Achi...

Lysistrata's Character

In five pages Lysistrata as featured in the famous ancient Greek play is the focus of this character analysis. Three sources are ...

Ancient Rome, Family, and Marriage

ghost stories and one even entailed the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius (2001). Included are a wide array of characters inclusive of the ...

Mesopotamia and its Significance

(Kjeilen). Sumer, though, corresponds with the center of what would become Babylonia. From its early development, Sumer demo...

Describing Life in Persia

entitled Gates of Fire, as well as others, one can get a sense of how the Persians lived at the time. In the novel, Pressfield foc...