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Myths
MYTH. The study of myth across the disciplines is united by the questions asked. The main questions are those of origin, function, and subject matter. Origin in this context means why and how myth arises; function, why and how myth persists. The answer to the why of origin and function is usually a... Read more |
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Bestiality
67. Bestiality (See also Perversion.) Asterius Minotaur born to Pasiphaë and Cretan Bull. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 34] Leda raped by Zeus in form of swan. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 149] Lucius transformed into ass, makes love with harlot. [Rom. Lit.: The Golden Ass ] Pasiphaë ... Read more |
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Cosmogony
creation myths The essential metaphysical question that creation myths seek to answer is that of origins, or where things come from. The emergence of day from night, the growth of plants from seeds, the provenance of weather and the seasons, the birth of living things, all provoke questions... Read more |
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Abundance
3. Abundance (See also Fertility.) Amalthea’s horn horn of Zeus’s nurse-goat which became a cornucopia. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 19] cornucopia conical receptacle which symbolizes abundance. [Rom. Myth.: Kravitz, 65] Copia goddess of abundance. [Rom. Myth.: Kravitz,... Read more |
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Autumn
50. Autumn Autumnus personification; portrayed as mature and manly. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322] Bacchus god of this season. [Rom. Myth.: Hall, 130] Carpo goddess of autumn and corn season. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 53] cornucopia conical receptacle full of the fruits of the harvest. [World... Read more |
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Antenor
Antenor in Greek mythology, wise elder of Troy who urged that Helen be returned to Menelaus. The Greeks spared him and his family when they sacked Troy. A later myth portrays Antenor as a traitorous spy who opened the door of the wooden horse.... Read more |
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Python (mythology)
Python in Greek mythology, a huge serpent. In some myths the infant Apollo slew Python at the oracle of Gaea in Delphi; in others Apollo killed the serpent in order to claim the oracle for himself. The Pythian games celebrated the victory of Apollo over Python.... Read more |
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mythology
mythology [Greek,=the telling of stories], the entire body of myths in a given tradition, and the study of myths. Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in different ways, distinguishing them from various other forms of popular, often orally transmitted, literature. Much of... Read more |
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Ernst Josephson
Josephson, Ernst (b Stockholm, 16 Apr. 1851; d Stockholm, 22 Nov. 1906). Swedish painter and draughtsman. He travelled widely in Europe early in his career and in 1882–8 he lived in Paris, where he was the leader of a group of anti-academic Swedish artists. At this time he moved from a... Read more |
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Pan
Pan , in Greek religion and mythology, pastoral god of fertility. He was worshiped principally in Arcadia, and one legend states that he was the son of Hermes, another Arcadian god. Pan was supposed to make flocks fertile; when he did not, his image was flogged to stimulate him. He was depicted as a... Read more |
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Mental Illness
...and combat fatigue and major mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia...popular and medical conceptions of mental illness. Leaders of the antipsychiatry...attacked what they called the “myth of mental ... |
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anti-psychiatry
...stances, view madness and mental illness as social constructs...is typical. In The Myth of Mental Illness (1961) he...application of the language of illness to human thought and...social control. Rather, ... |
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THE WHITE HOUSE: Myths and facts about mental illness.
...the Press Secretary -- Myths and facts about mental illness (C)1994-99...COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:070699 MYTH #1: Mental illness is not a disease and cannot...last decade proves that mental ... |
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White House Fact Sheet on Myths and Facts About Mental Illness
...released today by the White House: MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESSJune 7, 1999 MYTH No. 1: Mental illness is not a disease and cannot be treated...Research in the last decade proves that mental ... |
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Group refutes mental illness myth: Not all are violence-prone
Group refutes mental illness myth: Not all are violence...are walking time bombs. Mental health experts are concerned...those who suffer from mental illness. During a recent...shed some light on the myths of ... |
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Supported employment for people with mental illness: myths & facts.
...being useful for individuals with mental illness (Anthony & Blanch, 1987; Minn...to another, i.e., from the mental retardation to the psychiatric field...functioning to support people with major mental illness (Turner & Ten Hoor, 1978... |
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FED: Mental illness surrounded by myths and stigmas
...Australia) 10-17-1999 FED: Mental illness surrounded by myths and stigmas By Elizabeth Gosch...Wooldridge today said sufferersof mental illnesses should not be blamed for their...Launching this year's National Mental Health ... |
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HREOC to release mental illness "myth-busting" material.
Jun 16, 2008 (Discrimination Alert - ABIX via COMTEX) -- It is a "myth" that people with mental illness or other disabilities present a greater occupational health and safety (OHS) risk than workers without such afflictions. This... |
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NMHA Poll Shows Myths, Misunderstanding Surround Mental Illness
...with other illnesses, but insurance...some of the myths surrounding mental illness. A majority...the fact that mental illness can...with a mental illness believe the myth ... |
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NMHA Poll Shows Myths and Misunderstanding Still Surround Mental Illness
...with other illnesses, but insurance...some of the myths surrounding mental illness. A majority...the fact that mental illness can...with a mental illness believe the myth ... |
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Turning mental illness into a myth
...s attitude to mental illness may be extreme but it...keynote lecture at a mental health conference in...controversial views on mental illness with health professionals, users of the mental health services and their...famous ... |
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Mental illness, minus the myths A Broadway musical works hard to steer clear...
...Herald Tribune 04-21-2009 Mental illness, minus the myths A Broadway musical works hard...therapy. As artistic portrayals of mental illness go, the moment is fairly...Broadway last week, so unusual. Mental ... |
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