Essays and Research Papers on Mythology / Mixed

A 6 page paper that discusses & compares the two religions from an historical perspective up to the current day. The paper discusses the laws and teachings governing the two communities, and the religious goals of enlightenment. 1 bibliographical reference listed.

Approximately 4 pages in length. Compares the Indian creation myth ''Rig-Veda X, cxxix: 'In the Beginning'' with Genesis, Chaper I. Excellent for those studying mythology, religion, philosophy, Western Civ. etc; Bibliography contains 2 references.

This 3 page paper traces the development of the Mormon religion from its beginning in New York State to its final settlement in Utah. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. Is redemption always obtainable when one sins, or is the severity of the sin the sole determinant of forgiveness? Religions vary greatly in how they deal with transgressions and their ultimate hereafter consequences. The writer examines the concepts of sin, redemption and karma as they relate to ...

A 4 page paper that reflects a comparison between Yoga and Vedanta and their application in an understanding of Eastern religions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the ancient religion of Isis. History, myth, and influences discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides and overview of humanism during the Italian Renaissnace and considers the impacts on social constructs, religion and medieval thought. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page research paper examines the major reasons why Christianity became a separate religion from Judaism. Specifically explored are the similarities between early Christians and Jews, the role of Jesus in the separation, and the difficulties of using modern sources to understand early Christianity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses mythology past and present as presented by Joseph Campbell in his books: Man With A Thousand Faces and Transformation of Myth Through Time. Also included are quotes by the author from an interview. Discussed are archetypes, comparison of Eastern/Western myths, similarities between myths of various cultures and the author's view ...

A 6 page essay summarizing and analyzing Stephen L. Carter's "Culture of Disbelief" -- a book suggesting that American legislation and jurisprudence for the last generation have been trying hard to exclude from public affairs any religious voice whatsoever. Excellent reading for those studying various constitutional issues and freedom of religion. Full citation for ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrast the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam by determining how, where and when these religions emerged and by describing their relationship to each other. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In 3 pages the author discusses biological determinism. "Biological determinism is the idea that a person is born with certain moral and intellectual qualities, which are inherited. For example, they site the way that Oliver Twist did not act as though he were an orphan. He acted as if he were middle class, ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome and how their pantheons differed. This also addresses what the differences imply about Roman traits. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper contrasts and compares the life and times of women and men in Ancient Greece. Athens and Sparta are compared as well. References to Odyesseus included. All examples cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper that presents the complex roles of women in mythology and the three major categories in which most mythological women can be placed. This paper also demonstrates the way in which culture determines the roles of women, and utilizes a variety of mythologies, from the myths of medieval England to those of ...

A 6 page essay examining the roles of the priest in the religion of ancient Greece. The Grecians had a god for every occurrence of nature and for every condition or abstract thought, and they were responsible for duly worshipping each in order to avoid the wrath of any god or goddess that might ...

This 5 page paper discusses whether comparative evidence is useful in illuminating attitudes toward death in both ancient Rome and Greece. Various rituals and customs are explored, then it is shown that in these two civilization's cases, evidence must be factual and not inductive.Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares 3 creation stories. In ancient creation mythology, the role of feminine deities, and women in general, is to provide a sense of conflict, which serves to both heighten the drama of the story as well as provide a rationale that justifies the societal status quo of male ...

This 9 page report discusses the special privileges and immunities offered to Jews through ancient Roman law. The writer discusses the atmosphere that existed in ancient Rome for the Jewish community and notes the observations of historians of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper examines The Pantheon (Rome) and the Parthenon (Greece) in terms of social, technological and political structures of their times. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page research paper discusses the influence of climatic and geographical features on Sumerian mythology. The writer shows that this ancient civilization's location between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers had a profound influence on the Sumerian worldview as expressed in their myths. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page discussion of the critical components of the ancient Egyptian's belief in an afterlife. Notes that much of our contemporary knowledge regarding ancient Egyptian culture is based on archaeological findings. Among the most interesting of these findings are those which relate to the elaborate worship rituals of the Egyptians, rituals which to ...

A 5 page paper which looks at ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, and some of the reasons why the pharoah was regarded as a god. The bibliography lists 8 sources.

In eight pages this paper examines how Catholicism has changed since its origins. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3-page paper provides an overview and discussion about the United Church of Christ. Bibliography lists 4 sources.