Tag: Ancient Greek Mythology
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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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A look at the Components of Myth: Superhuman Beings, Faith in a Higher Power, and Martyrdom.
Myths have several components embedded in them to allow them to deliver an underlying message. These components vary across religions and cultures, but there are several that remain constant. Two components from the David and Goliath myth that we focused on were the notion that bigger is associated with being stronger and that there is…
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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…