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The Inferno and the Aeneid: Whose Hell is This Anyway?An analysis of the different perspectives of hell in the Aeneid and the Inferno.
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Women's Roles in Virgil's AeneidAn article addressing the roles of women in Virgil's epic poem, Aeneid.
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An Introduction to Virgil & the AeneidThe Aeneid is still one of the most famous literary epics. Learn more about it and its author, Virgil.
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Shields of Achilles and Aeneas: Homer's The Iliad VS. Virgil's The AeneidIn Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid," the epic heroes Achilles and Aeneas are each gifted with a mighty sword.
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The Humanity of the Gods in Virgil's AeneidIn many ways, the gods mirror the mortals, with one noticeable difference: they never cooperate with one another.
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Roman Mythology: The Aeneid as Seen in the Work of BerniniThere are many myths about the founding of the Roman Empire. -
Stirrings of Modern Love in Ancient Greek, Latin LiteratureThe male-female relationships in the Aeneid and the Odyssey are based on rigid and outdated gender roles. But they are also the source of cherished notions about romantic love that endure today.
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Sources of Moral Knowledge in Classical WorksDeuteronomy, The Aeneid, Paul's Letter to the Romans, and Nicomachean Ethics Compared.
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The Impact of Supernatural Beings on MortalsThroughout the world, every culture has some sort of faith. In nearly all of these faiths, there exists a God, gods, spirits, or any of a number of other supernatural beings in which the people believe, pray to, and make sacrifices for.
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Shakespeare and the RomansShakespeare was greatly influenced by Roman writers, including Ovid, Virgil, and Suetonius. One of the most well known instances of this is the play Hamlet, in which Shakespeare's main character, Hamlet, is better understood having read Virgil's Aeneid.
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The Fall of Troy According to VirgilThis papers explains the fall of Troy based on the Aeneid by Virgil.
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God of War 3: Blood with a Purpose"God of War 3" stays true to the series in every way and then some.
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Poetry Summary and Analysis: the Inferno, Canto I, by Dante AlighieriThe three beasts foreshadow the three divisions of Hell, which are Incontinence, Violence, and Fraud. The Leopard represents Fraud. The Lion represents Violence and Ambition. The She-Wolf represents Incontinence. -
Poetry Summary and Analysis: the Inferno, Canto II, by Dante AlighieriDante despairs along the journey and Virgil explains how Beatrice descended from Heaven to help Dante. Beatrice is the symbol of Divine Love, who sends Virgil to lead Dante from error. Virgil, Reason, must lead Dante through the Bowels of Hell.
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Primal Vengeance: The Furies in Greek MythologyThese goddesses are known by many names, Furies being their Roman name. In Greek mythology they are known as the Erinyes, or the Eumenides. Sometimes they are referred to as Dirae or 'Dread Ones'.
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Poetry Summary: the Inferno, by Dante Alighieri, Canto XXXINimrod, king of Babylon, built the Tower of Babel. The Tower was not built for worship and praise of Yahweh, but rather was built for the glory of Nimrod. This displeased Yahweh. Yahweh is the personal name for God in the Hebrew Bible.
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Health Care Reform: Three Months LaterMy wife and I look to the future of health care reform with positive reservations.
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From FDR to Spiderman - with Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityFrom political leaders to superheroes, sacrificing one's own interests to meet the responsibilities of the position of high authority or power is a matter-of-fact occurrence.
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What is Narrative Poetry?Poetry can be classified as narrative or lyric. Narrative poems stress story and action, which include the epic, romance, and ballad.
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Augustus: The Trojan CaesarThis article compares the historical and religious significance of two figures: Roman Emperor Augustus and Jesus of Nazareth.
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The Life and Works of Epic Poet Dante AlighieriEpic poet Dante Alighieri spent his existence striving for political peace, loving a woman he would never marry, and presenting new perceptions to the world. His greatest work, the Divine Comedy, stands as a testament to a life well lived.
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SwapaDVD ReviewMy 3 month long experiment with SwapaDVD.
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Exploration of the Epic PoemWhat is an epic poem? Are they difficult to write? Who are the most famous epic poem authors, both now and in the past? Here we will explore the epic poem, answer these questions, and leave you wishing for more!
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Poetry Review: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Gawain-poet, Passus I, Stanza 1, Lines 1 Through 19Poetry Review: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Gawain-poet, Passus I, Stanza 1, Lines 1 through 19
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Epic PoetryAn overview of the epic, the type of poetry that narrated the tales of "Beowulf", "Iliad", and "Odyssey". -
Similarities Between USA and RomeThere are more similarities between the Roman republic and the American one than one could guess at first glimpse. Read to find out more!
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Summary: Stanza 1, Sir Gawain and the Green KnightThe fall of Troy and King Arthur. Antenor the traitor impeached for his deceitfulness and treachery. Rulers of West Isles were Aeneas decedants. -
Doctor Faustus: Summary and Analysis, Faustus, Valdes and Cornelius, Act I, Scene I, Lines 95 Through 160Faustus asks Valdes and Cornelius for counsel. Faustus explains that he has decided to "Practice Magic and concealed arts." Faustus will need "The Hebrew Psalter and New Testament." -
Virgil in the Divine ComedyIncorporation of Virgil in Dante's The Divine Comedy
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Tales of the Trojan War: The BeginningA short piece explaining the beginnings of the Trojan War.
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Best Movies About Greek MythologyGreek mythology has fascinated storytellers for thousands of years. The tradition continues today with great movies about Greek gods and heroes. -
Indifference in the American Classroom: Scholarly SlothOf the seven deadly sins, sloth is that spiritual indifference. In the classroom, literary and scholastic sloth give way to this oxymoron: scholarly sloth!
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"The Awakening Dream"The lord of Hell, is represented as the counterpart of the Trinity, with heads of three colors '" yellow, black, and red. Beelzebub's three pairs of wings sent forth blasts, which froze Cocytus. -
Milton's Use of "Narrative Technique" in Paradise LostIn writing his epic poem, Paradise Lost, Milton relied on the "narrative technique" to give life to an old story.
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Not All Myths and Legends Are Fanciful StoriesHave you ever wondered if there were some truth behind myths and legends passed down through the ages? This article delves into three incidents where myth and legend became fact. -
The Inferno, Canto II, by Dante AlighieriBeatrice asked Virgil to go to Dante; counsel him for the salvation of his soul. Beatrice disclosed her love for Dante, and the purpose of her journey was to ask for Virgil's assistance: so Dante could make his journey through Hell to her.
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The Inferno, Canto I, by Dante AlighieriIn the Dark Wood of Error, Dante never saw a wilderness so drear and rank! The Dark Wood of Error gives shape to Dante's fear, who wandered from the True Way. -
PotpurriThis works starts with an aphorism, then a poem, and finally a narrative in parable style -
From Cradle to Grad: Your College-Bound HomeschoolerDo homeschooled students go to college? You bet they do. And by concentrating on three basic areas of knowledge, you can help your child open those doors and walk through with confidence. -
The Epic and the Medieval RomanceCompares the epic form with the medieval romance
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