Literature, Mythology Essays and Research Papers

Includes mythology from all cultures and periods.

Recent publications in the Literature / Mythology category

• Oedipus as a Tragic Hero

  Analytical Essay
  An analysis of how Sophocles' Oedipus exemplifies Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero.

  # 153799 | 2,234 words | 7 sources | APA | 2014 |
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• The Angel Figure in Religion, Psychology and Myth

  Term Paper
  Looks at three theoretical constructs, relating to religion, psychology and mythology, to explain the angel figure.

  # 153392 | 8,955 words | 19 sources | MLA | 2013 |
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• Symbolisms in S. Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio"

  Book Review
  Looks at the use of mythological archetypal symbolisms in Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio".

  # 153193 | 2,895 words | 6 sources | MLA | 2013 |
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• Mythical Literary Heroes

  Analytical Essay
  

  Looks at the enduring and universal qualities of mythical literary heroes.

  # 152429 | 1,470 words | 6 sources | APA | 2013 |
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• Hermaphroditus and Salmacis: A Psychoanalytical Approach

  Analytical Essay
  An analysis of the myth of Hermaphroditus and Salmacis, as recorded in Ovid's "Metamorphoses", in relation to Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung's psychoanalytic concept of "dream-work".

  # 152159 | 1,172 words | 2 sources | MLA | 2003 |
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• The Mythical Hero in "Star Trek"

  Analytical Essay
  

  An analysis of the mythical hero, James Tiberius Kirk, in Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek".

  # 152139 | 1,500 words | 10 sources | APA | 2012 |
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• Power of Myth and Symbol

  Analytical Essay
  

  A look at three stories from different cultures , 'The Real St. Nicholas: Tales of Generosity and Hope from around the world' , a Mexican ghost story entitled 'The Bells' and the rench Canadian folktale called 'The Flying Canoe.'

  # 151762 | 1,933 words | 3 sources | APA | 2012 |
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• In Defense of Medea

  Book Review
  A presentation of the myth of Medea as a trial, which is reported in the fictitious "Cornith Gazetteer" in 2009.

  # 151554 | 2,384 words | 6 sources | APA | 2012 |
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• "Grettir The Strong" - An Analysis

  Book Review
  

  An overview of events in "Grettir the Strong."

  # 150635 | 1,252 words | 1 source | MLA | 2010 |
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• The "Excellent" Hero

  Analytical Essay
  

  An analysis of the theme of "excellence" in hero myths from around the world.

  # 149964 | 1,569 words | 2 sources | MLA | 2012 |
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