Violence/Hercules & Gilgamesh
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A 10 page research paper that examines the Greek sagas featuring Herkules and the Mesopotamian epic hero Gilgamesh. The writer looks at how violence is portrayed in these epics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khhergil.wps

Was Oedipus Guilty Given The Circumstances of His Life?
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This four page paper discusses whether or not the Greek mythological character Oedipus was guilty and responsible for the events that occurred in his life. This paper presents and defends the thesis that he was not because he was not aware that she was his mother when he did it and upon finding out gouged his own eyes out as self punishment thereby proving he knew it was wrong. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWopediu.wps

Why Athena Tends To Help Certain Heroes And Disregard Others
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5 pages in length. Athena, the strong and outspoken female goddess, was the conduit between many heroes and their ultimate conquests in battle, coming to the aid of such men of distinguished valor as Herakles, Perseus and Odysseus. While her protective shield was bestowed upon these heroes, it was denied from others who beckoned for and needed her help just as much as the others; however, she was partial to heroes in battle, helping only them in their duties and challenges. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCAthen.rtf

Women in Greek and Roman Mythology
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A 10 page paper which examines why, although women were not given rights or freedoms in Greek and Roman society, they were often predominant figures in Greek and Roman mythology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAgrkwm.rtf

Women in Mythology
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A 14 page paper that presents the complex roles of women in mythology and the three major categories in which most mythological women can be placed. This paper also demonstrates the way in which culture determines the roles of women, and utilizes a variety of mythologies, from the myths of medieval England to those of ancient Greece, to demonstrate the depiction of these roles. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Womenmyt.rtf

Women With Nerves of Steel:
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This five-page-paper describes the view the authors of Electra and Medea had of family and women in general. The murder of her two children and the anger Medea held towards Jason are discusses as is the bitterness that consumed Electra following the murder of her father. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: CWmedea.wps

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