symbolism iii a. norse mythology b. egyptian mythology c. mythical allusions by don l. f. nilsen and...
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Symbolism III
A. Norse Mythology
B. Egyptian Mythology
C. Mythical Allusions
By Don L. F. Nilsen
And Alleen Pace Nilsen
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A. Norse Mythology
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Norse Mythology:Woden and Frigga
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The Valkyries and Valhalla
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Freyja and Thor
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The Sun and the Moon
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Mythological Contributions to Days of the Week:
Monday (moon)
Tuesday (Norse: Tyr, god of single combat)
Wednesday (Norse: Woden, chief god)
Thursday (Norse: Thor)
Friday (Norse: Fria)
Saturday (Greek Titan: Saturn)
Sunday (sun)
B. Egyptian Mythology
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Egyptian gods: Ossiris and IsisNotice Eyes, Ankh, Crook, Flail, Beard
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Isis & Egyptian Symbols
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Anubis: god of the Dead
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Nut
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Seth and Horace
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Eye of Horace on Dollar Billand Count Olaf’s Ankle
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The Sphinx
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C. Mythical Allusions in Present-Day English and Other Languages
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Mythological Contributions to Planets in the Solar System:
Mercury (Roman messenger god)
Venus (Roman god of love)
Earth
Mars (Roman god of war)
Jupiter (Greek Titan)
Saturn (Greek Titan)
Uranus (Greek Titan)
Neptune (Roman god of the sea)
Pluto (Greek god of the underworld)
Solar SystemWhere is Pluto?
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Mythological Contributions to Days of the Month:
January (Greek: Janus, god of doors)
February (Latin: Februum, god of purification)
March (Greek: Mars, god of war)
April (Latin: Aprilis: opening of Spring)
May (Latin: Maia, goddess of fertility)
June (Greek: Juno, chief female god)
July (Latin: Julius Caesar)
August (Latin: Caesar Augustus)
September (Latin: sept-, seven)
October (Latin: oct-, eight)
November (Latin: nov-, nine)
December (Latin: dec-, ten)
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Mythological Contributions to Signs of the Zodiac:
Aries (Ram)
Taurus (Bull)
Gemini (Twins [Caster & Polux])
Cancer (Crab)
Leo (Lion)
Virgo (Virgin)
Libra (Balance, Scales)
Scorpio (Scorpion)
Sagittarius (Archer, Centaur)
Capricorn (Horn of Goat)
Aquarius (Water)
Pisces (Fish)
Goldilocks Planets
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Roman and Greek gods in Young Adult Literature
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Happy Hunting Grounds Valhalla & Heaven
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Christmas, Christanity and Mithras
We wish you a Merry Mithras:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSm7YPMQOSo
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