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Hercules Labour IV: The Erymanthian Boar

Hercules Labour IV: The Erymanthian Boar The Erymanthian Boar is a battle of rage where Hercules must face his inner temper and learn to ‘cool’ it. This labour introduces us for the first time to centaurs where we see a contrast between civilisation and the wild. There is an interesting commentary on alcohol and warfare …

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Hercules Labour III: The Cerynitian Deer

Hercules Labour III: The Cerynitian Deer The Cerynitian Deer, or hind, is an interesting symbol in the mythic cycle of Hercules. What we are seeing is a feminine deer bearing the antlers of its masculine counterpart which might be interpreted as the coming together of the masculine and feminine. There is something of interest in …

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How To Learn Latin – The Free & Easy Way

Why Learn Latin Latin is incredibly important to learn and understand in our modern world, yet most people do not understand why. The common question of, “Why should I learn a dead language?” seems to comes up again and again but most people seem to forget that modern English is an amalgamation of many languages that rest on …

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Is Mythology Still Relevant? – Mythology Unveiled

Is Mythology Still Relevant? – Mythology Unveiled Mythology is the symbolic representation of the phenomena that we call human existence. It is all encompassing, every drop of human emotion, every dark and twisted deed, every shining example of heroism and hope is conveyed in the stories of our ancient ancestors. Mythology is important to us …

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Hercules Labour II: The Ler­naian Hydra

Hercules Labour II: The Ler­naian Hydra Hercules’ battle with the Lernaian Hydra is a complex analogy which is worth looking into deeper. What we are essentially seeing is complex psychology in play through the use of monstrous symbology. The multi-headed Lernaian Hydra is fitting for the variety of ways an issue of the subconscious can …

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5 Best Books On Mythology

5 Best Books On Mythology When I began to study mythology, I felt that this was a field where one shouldn’t have to much prior knowledge, and that time should be spent analysing a myth for yourself rather than reading the interpretations and ideas of others. I now know that this idea simply does not …

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Hercules Labour I: The Nemean Lion

Hercules Labour I: The Nemean Lion Hercules’ first labour pits him against the ferocious Nemean Lion. This is a battle of inner strength as we see the Nemean lion is in fact an aspect of Hercules’ inner psyche. He cannot merely use brute strength to defeat the beast but must overcome it using the strength of …

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Hercules Before The Labours

Hercules Before The Labours Heracles, or Hercules if we are reading Latin, is perhaps the greatest hero ever conceived of in history. He can be found in history from the furthest reaches of Spain to the mountains of Afghanistan, and was worshipped as a deified mortal everywhere in between. His mythological cycle is monumental, it …

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How Unique Was The Hippocratic Oath?

How Unique Was The Hippocratic Oath? The Hippocratic Oath is one of the most influential documents in western culture. However, it was not the only one of its kind and other ancient cultures also had oaths for medical practitioners. We are going to explore the Greek Oath with that from ancient India and China to …

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Odin The Wander – An Archetypal Interpretation

Odin The Wander – An Archetypal Interpretation Odin, the chief of the Norse gods, is a mystical character that takes many forms and is found in many varying stories. Here we are looking at one in particular, where he takes the lowly form of Vegtam the Wanderer, to search the world for knowledge. It is …

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