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Cronus-the supreme god until Zeus dethroned him; son of Uranus and Gaea in ancient Greek mythology; identified with Roman Saturn Ocean- A titan and grand father of Amphirite. He was the lord of the river Ocean, the great river encircling the world, his wife was Tethys. All daughters were river nymphs and sons were gods…

Oedipus RexSophocles Oedipus the King perpetuates this ideology that the title character pursues a path which happens to be foretold. Oedipus was determined to save his city and discover his identity, however he ultimately assists in his own downfall. Oedipus fall from his kingly status was not by accident or because of some other person….

Tiberius Claudius Nero CaesarTiberius Claudius Nero Caesar was born in Rome on November 16, 42 BC. Four years after his birth his mother divorced his father and married Octavian. Tiberius was a descendant of the Claudian family who moved to Rome shortly afterthe foundation of the city. The Claudians did not respect others who were…

?William Shakespeare has written many plays that touched millions of people throughoutthe centuries. His works are still the most controversial ones favored by many Literature criticsbecause his plays generate spontaneous debates on issues such as friendship, revenge, humanambitions and moralities that lead to dynamic discussion among people. In the play The Tragedyof Julius Caesar, friendship…

In the year 221 B. C. E. , there was a great ruler over theCh’in kingdom in China, named Shih Huang Ti. Shih waspower hungry and wanted more land so he gathered hisarmy and captured the surrounding kingdoms. As the ruler ofso many kingdoms he became “the first emperor” of China. Shih showed his tyranny…

The Crusades were Europe’s version for holy wars during the Middle Ages. The official First Crusade began in 1096-1099. The First Crusade conquered a strip of land along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean about 500 miles long and averaging 40 miles wide. This European foothold in the Middle East was divided into four little…

Randy SweetAncient Egypt ReportThe Nile river was the most important thing to Ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians were very smart because they were settled near a river. Without the Nile the Egyptians wouldnt survive, and even now we wouldnt study their history. The Nile was so important because it gave them water and fertilizer for farming…

In the story of Oedipus Rex, Sophocles portrays the main character, Oedipus, as a good-natured person that has bad judgment and frailty. Oedipus makes a few bad decisions and is condemned to profound suffering because of his pride. I agree with Aristotle that he brings it all on to himself because of his own personal…

1) I have chosen to discuss the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. Both have many significant similarities and differences. I would like to compare some important points in four common categories. I will compare and contrast the geography and its impact, the political structure of each society, the importance of their existing class structures and…

Plot of Oedipus RexOedipus Rex is a tragedy in classical style plot. The plot starts with the exposition of the dramatic conflict. Then follows with the rising action. The climax then brings a turning point at the high point of action. The falling action then occurs and the tragedy end with the catastrophe. Oedipus asks…