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1. Classical References in Popular Culture Michelle Esch
July 24, 2009
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2. 300 background Historian Herodotus
The Histories: Herodotus chose which versions of stories to keep based on what was a better story and more politically expedient
Therefore, much controversy
3. 300 graphic novel Differences:
No Spartan went into battle bare chested
Known for armor and chest plates
Spartans were not heroes
Kept slaves
Interestingly, strange male/female equality
Similarities:
Not all Spartans were warriors
Betrayed by Ephialtes
Tonight we dine in hell
4. Age of Bronze series Primary Sources:
Homers Iliad
Major/minor works from Greece & Rome
Medieval European sources
Shakespeares Troilus and Cressida
Art from:
Mycenae
Knossos
Pylos
Troy
5. Hercules (Marvel Comics) Background
Abilities
Incredible Hercules vs. Hercules
Zeus, Apollo, Ares, Hera, Pluto, Athena, and Poseidon all make appearances
Zeus favors Hercules
Incredible Hercules issue #129
Descent into Underworld to find missing Zeus
Set in casino scene
Hades as Lord of the Dead
6. Zeus (Marvel Comics) Background
Siblings: Demeter, Hera,
Poseidon, Pluto & Vesta
Hera became his Queen
Weapon: lightning bolt
forged from the flames of
Olympus by Hephaestus was his usual weapon of choice
7. Other References in Pop Culture Theodore Roosevelt depicted as infant Hercules grappling with the Standard Oil Company
8. 300 film Similar to book
More male/female/family interaction in order to gain more crowd
Otherwise, very
similar
9. Literature T.S. Eliot Gerontion:
I was neither at the hot gatesNor fought in the warm rainNor knee deep in the salt marsh,
heaving a cutlass,Bitten by flies, fought.
Sylvia Plath Letter in November:
O love, O celibate.Nobody but meWalks the waist high wet.The irreplaceableGolds bleed and deepen, the mouths of Thermopyla.
Lord Byron Don Juan canto iii:
Earth! render back from out thy breastA remnant of our Spartan dead!Of the three hundred grant but three,To make a new Thermopylae!
10. Literature Contd A.E. Housman The Oracles:
The King with half the East at heel is marched from land of morning;Their fighters drink the rivers up, their shafts benight the air,And he that stands will die for nought, and home theres no returning.The Spartans on the sea-wet rock sat down and combed their hair.
Emily Dickinson Go Tell It What a Message:
Go tell it What a Message To whom is specified Not murmur not endearment But simply we obeyed Obeyed a Lure a Longing?Oh Nature none of this To Law said sweet ThermopylaeI give my dying Kiss
11. Movies The Muse
Sirens
Clash of the Titans
Troy
Alexander
12. In Conclusion Despite the introduction of Christianity and subsequent decline of early Roman religion, Roman mythology stayed intact and continues to impact modern Western society today. Many people find these ancient myths fascinating and they are often taught in schools. Much of Western societys literature has felt the impact of Roman mythology and tells the stories of its gods and goddesses. Mythical names and creatures are often used for businesses or sports teams to symbolize their strength or power.
The Roman myths that were first told many centuries ago can still be found in modern society in different ways. Movies, stories, comic book heroes and business logos show the continued impact of Roman mythology on Western civilization.
(The Impact of Roman Mythology)
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Age of Bronze Comics Homepage - The Story of the Trojan War ." Age of Bronze Comics Homepage - The Story of the Trojan War . 15 July 2009 <http://age-of-bronze.com/aob/index.shtml>.
"Hercules (Marvel Comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 16 July 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercules_(Marvel_Comics)>.
Miller, Frank, and Lynn Varley. 300. Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse, 1999.
"The Impact of Roman Mythology." Articles, Blogs and Information on Mythology. 22 July 2009 <http://www.myths-and- mythology.com/articles/mythology-impact/roman-impact.php>.
"Zeus (Marvel Comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 18 July 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeus_(Marvel_Comics)>.
"Zeus - Marvel Universe: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios.." Marvel: The Official Site | Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Wolverine and all Marvel Comics, News, Movies and Video Games Marvel.com. 20 July 2009 <http://marvel.com/universe/Zeus>.