The subject of mythology deals mainly with the idea of battle, or good against evil. In this struggle many individuals are singled out for either the evil they cause, or from the good they bring to people. When you mention heroes in mythology, there are many different attributes so I am going to compare and contrast mythological heroes to the modern heroes of today.
Being brave, strong, alert, determined, honest, bold, are all the things that made them heroes. Today, if you look at the men and women that are known for being heroes you will see a great similarity in their bravery, courage, and intelligence. In these ways they are greatly the same. Greek heroes demonstrate great courage and strength while often possessing a tragic flaw such as conceit or jealousy. The hero exists as a "man often of divine ancestry" who receives praise for great acts of grit and bravery (the American Heritage College 636).
This archetype, or original model, tells of a hero who typically enters upon a great journey or quest, "in search of a person or object of great value" (Holt 1). The object of value can represent something of a concrete nature such as treasure or a beautiful princess, or it can symbolize an abstraction like the truth or meaning of life. Throughout the quest, the hero encounters physical challenges such as a monster or emotional ones like fear or doubt. These dilemmas create pain and suffering for the hero who must then notice the failure and accept the consequences. In the end, the hero may fail in his quest, but he ordinarily survives and becomes enlightened by the self-knowledge he gains on his travels.
The mythological hero, Hercules has many human flaws that places doubt in one's mind as to consider him a...
SUBJECT OF MYTHOLOGY
Hmm I have a mild interest in Greek mythology, and i can't think of
anything important or profound I've heard from Hades. I don't doubt
you'll get quotes from him in the Illiad or Odyssey, but do I doubt
you'll get anything memorable. He doesn't have any cool catch phrases
like "I am the Alpha and the Omega" or "Dy-no-mite!.
On a separate note, there is a great myth involving Orpheus and deal
for his wife to return from the underworld. What's especially neat
about it is how it was so obviously copied by the Bible (the tale of
Lot's wife turning to a pillar of salt).
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