Category: Greco-Roman
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How Religious Thought is Encapsulated in Martyrdom Myths
How do myths of martyrdom encapsulate religious thought? This was the question that we explored this week within our discussion group, we focused on two main ways that these myths showcase religious thought. The first being how myths of martyrdom serve as an expression of trust and loyalty to one’s religious convictions, and secondly,…
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The Miraculous Birth of Christ and Other Similar Narratives
This week our group was tasked with discussing two components from the virgin birth of Christ and relating them the narratives from other religions and myths. An optional discussion was also given regarding what the agency of fantastical beings in religious narratives are according to us. One of the similarities discussed by our group was…
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Sodom and Gomorrah: The Cities of Sulfur and Fire
You may be wondering what Sodom and Gomorrah are; you might not be familiar with these two names immediately, however, it is most likely that you have heard their story. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is mentioned across several religious texts, from the Bible to The Testament to the Quran. Sodom and Gomorrah are…
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Sodomorum et Gomorrhæ
“But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.” Lk. 17:19 (NIV). In the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah, two cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, were filled with wicked and sinful people. This greatly displeased God, who decided thus to destroy these cities. When the Patriarch Abraham…
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Gender Roles and Worldviews
GENDER ROLES IN ORIGIN STORIES Our group looked at two different origin myths to analysis the role of gender. In the first myth, “Brahma Creates the World”, we are told of a male deity Brahma who is known for creating the world. He creates feelings, qualities, demons, people, etc. There is a picture in the…