“….and Apollo commands us now – he could not be more clear, ‘Pay the killers back – whoever is responsible’” – Oedipus the King Demonstrates That There Is No Escaping Fate as Decreed by the Gods. Do You Agree?
Introduction Sophocles’ *Oedipus the King*, one of the most enduring tragedies of ancient Greek literature, explores profound themes of fate, free will, and divine ...
The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu
Introduction The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature, offers a profound insight into ancient Mesopotamian culture and human experience. ...
The Mytilenean Debate: How Cleon and Diodotus Persuade the Athenian Assembly
Introduction The Mytilenean Debate, as recorded by Thucydides in his History of the Peloponnesian War, remains one of the most significant moments in Athenian ...
Similarity Between Greek and Roman Religion
Introduction This essay explores the profound similarities between Greek and Roman religions, two foundational belief systems of ancient Mediterranean civilisations. Both cultures shared a ...
Discuss the Ways The Penelopiad Reflects the Persistence of Greek Mythology and, in Turn, Ideologies, in Popular and Modern Culture
Introduction This essay explores how Margaret Atwood’s *The Penelopiad* (2005) serves as a contemporary reinterpretation of Greek mythology, specifically the story of Penelope and ...
Compare and Contrast the Spartan and Athenian Education and Economic Status
Introduction This essay aims to compare and contrast the education systems and economic statuses of ancient Sparta and Athens, two prominent Greek city-states, from ...
قصة ابن القيص مع السمؤل: دراسة أدبية وتاريخية
Introduction This essay explores the historical and literary significance of the story of Ibn Al-Qays (often associated with Imru’ al-Qais) and Al-Samaw’al ibn ‘Adiya, ...
A Brief History of the Roman Empire
Introduction This essay aims to provide a concise overview of the history of the Roman Empire, one of the most influential civilisations in Western ...
How does Homer’s Odyssey reflect the values and concerns of ancient Greek society?
Introduction Homer’s *Odyssey*, one of the foundational texts of Western literature, offers a profound window into the cultural, social, and moral fabric of ancient ...
