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February 19, 2017
Hercules Labour XII: Cerberos
Hercules Labour XII: Cerberos Hercules’ journey into the underworld is a nightmarish scene encapsulated by his struggle with the hell-hound Cerberos. What we are seeing is a man fighting his ego against entering the realm of his subconscious. By bridging the gap of consciousness and entering his own underworld, Hercules can obtain self-mastery. But this …
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February 15, 2017
Who is Poseidon
WHO IS POSEIDON Poseidon is one of the brothers of Zeus, his kingdom was that of the sea but he is often called the “Earth-Shaker” in mythology because of his association with earthquakes. This duality in roles for Poseidon is brought about by his long worship spanning the age of Greece, and at one point …
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February 12, 2017
Hercules Labour XI: The Apples of the Hesperides
Hercules Labour XI: The Apples of the Hesperides Collecting the Apples of the Hesperides is an incredibly important text in Greek mythology. We see many theories on mythic interpretation come into play from the ritualistic theory of human sacrifice to the psychological journey of obtaining self-realisation. Hercules is forced to journey to the ends of …
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February 5, 2017
Hercules Labour X: The Cattle of Geryones
Hercules Labour X: The Cattle of Geryones Hercules’ labour against Geryones is highly symbolic and appears to have been developed later in the construction of his mythic cycle. There are many telling signs of numerology in play including early ideas of the trinity and duality. There are more earthly teachings in this episode that may …
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January 29, 2017
Hercules Labour IX: The War-Belt of Hippolyte
Hercules Labour IX: The War-Belt of Hippolyte When Hercules is ordered to bring back the War-Belt of Hippolyte, Queen of the Amazons, and interesting power play develops. Hercules is the ultimate model of Greek masculinity but must submit himself to a woman. How does this work for our hero? What path can he take in …
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January 25, 2017
Zeus
WHO IS ZEUS? Zeus is the king of the gods, he is the ruler of creation and seen by the Greeks as the ‘Allfather’. He is the youngest son of the Titans Cronos and Rhea, and earned his place at the top of the pantheon by defeating his father in the Titanomachy – a war …
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January 22, 2017
Hercules Labour VIII: The Mares of Diomedes
Hercules Labour VIII: The Mares of Diomedes Hercules’ labour with the Mares of Diomedes seems to be a struggle between justice and the violence of warfare. This interpretation becomes apparent when considering the warlike reputation of the Thracians and they’re association with Ares. As Hercules is patroned by Zeus, we see him bring justice to …
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January 15, 2017
Hercules Labour VII: The Cretan Bull
Hercules Labour VII: The Cretan Bull In Hercules’ seventh labour with the Cretan Bull we learn the true meaning of sacrifice. How does the mythic cycle of King Minos play in with that of Hercules? Is it simply an artistic way to add life and depth to the world of Greek mythology or is there …
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January 8, 2017
Hercules Labour VI: The Stymphalian Birds
Hercules Labour VI: The Stymphalian Birds The Stymphalian Birds are horrendously violent creatures and a task that would shake Hercules to the core. Removing them from their forest was near impossible if it were not for the help of the goddess Athena. Through the symbolism of the birds as servants of Ares, and through the …
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January 1, 2017
Hercules Labour V: The Cattle of Augeias
Hercules Labour V: The Cattle of Augeias Hercules’ order to clean the stables of the cattle of Augeias is perhaps the most disgusting job in all of mythology. But the clearing of an endless supply of bodily waste is symbolic for a spiritual cleansing that we all have to endure on the path to enlightenment. …
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