Respond to the following prompts in complete sentences. 2 - 5 sentences should suffice for each one. Use quotes when stipulated.
1. True or false? Hesiod wrote myths based on other myths? Does this make him more "academic"?
2. What were three reversals in values with the Bronze Race of mortals? Use quotes. Cite in MLA format.
3. Based on this section of reading, does good behavior get rewarded? Is this true in our era?
4. To which race do we belong? Do you agree with what Hesiod wrote about us? Is he accurate? Give two examples. Use quotes and cite in MLA format.
5. OK, who cares about good or bad? Which race would you liked to have belonged? Why? Give me the goods folks!
1. True or false? Hesiod wrote myths based on other myths? Does this make him more "academic"?
2. What were three reversals in values with the Bronze Race of mortals? Use quotes. Cite in MLA format.
3. Based on this section of reading, does good behavior get rewarded? Is this true in our era?
4. To which race do we belong? Do you agree with what Hesiod wrote about us? Is he accurate? Give two examples. Use quotes and cite in MLA format.
5. OK, who cares about good or bad? Which race would you liked to have belonged? Why? Give me the goods folks!
1. True. Hesiod wrote myth based on ones that already existed. In a sense, it makes him more academic, because he made connections between myths that already existed and produced new ones that were more appropriate for his time. Yet, in another sense he is not, and you could say he lacks fertile imagination.
ReplyDelete2. As soon as the age of the Bronze race approaches, things turn violent. "These mortals were far inferior to the Silver Race because they were so cruel. They loved Ares, god of war... and they live by the sword" (Rosenburg 13). Unlike the two previous races, the bronze race depicts cruelty and triggered the beginning of "modern day humans" as Hesiod explains.
3. Yes, good behaviour is awarded in this reading. The Race of Gold worshipped Gaea with gratitude, and appreciated their surrounding environment. In return, they turned into spirits after death, protecting lands from danger and injustice. This is very true in our era, although it is something we can forget. Even a dog receives a reward when it behaves well. If we act well, we are rewarded with success and respect in return.
4. I believe we belong to the Iron Race as Hesiod said. We fight for natural resources; a perfect example is Japan and China quarelling over islands due to the oil reserves located around them. However, I believe humans have improved and we may be the better of the Iron Race, for the days of colonization in the primitive ages were much worse.
5. The Iron Race may not result in a perfect world, but I prefer the Iron Race from the other. A perfect world like the Gold Race will only bore me, and it lacks adventure. The race of silver seems too anti-social, and the bronze race too cruel. Yes, the Iron Race is cruel but it leads to some wonderful creations and discoveries. I think its sometimes good to fight for something, because its part of our human instinct to survive.
1) True. Hesiod wrote myths based on existing myths, and modified the parts of myths in his own perspective to educate people with myths in a effective way. This makes him more “academic” because he teaches a moral by a using existing myth, and relates it to his perspective of conflicts in our modern world today.
ReplyDelete2) The first reversal of the Bronze Race was that they were violent and brutal, and idolized Ares, the god of war. “They loved Ares, above all the other gods, and they lived by the sword” (Rosenberg 13). The second reversal of the Bronze Race were that they had died faster than normal races, due to violent killing and war. “... members of the Bronze Race died young” (Rosenberg 13). The Bronze Race was considered as a lower class than the Silver Race, because their behaviour was ruthless and evil. “These mortals were far inferior to the Silver Race because they were so cruel” (Rosenberg 13).
3) In our modern era, good behaviour can be rewarded in many ways. The Gold Race were happy and successful, and lived their lives merrily without any woes. Just like in school, studying and participation, which refers to good behaviour in this case, can get you a good grade, better college, successful jobs, and a good life. However, that does not mean that bad behaviour turns out to be unsuccessful. Many mythologies teach the importance of good behaviour and moral to educate people.
4) We belong to the Iron Race according to Hesiod’s point of view. I believe that we are not living in the Iron Race, but we somewhat close to the Iron Race. Throughout our history, countries had separated and resulted in wars due to greed of land. A lot of wars are caused by armies fighting over land to gain more power. Recently, China and Korea are trying to claim Japanese land, and they are facing major difficulties. China protests by violently sabotaging Japanese cars and restaurants, and even burns Japan’s flag. If this conflict goes further on, a war could break out between Japan and China. Many common reasons are also based on greed of money and power. “The value of these metals has led to war, and mortal hands have become bloody as they greedily tried to grasp the golden treasures of victory” (Rosenberg 14). If the world continues to battle and break apart in the future, Hesiod’s statement may become true to mankind.
5) Without thinking precisely, we would probably think the Gold Race is the best because the environment is perfect and happy. Although the Gold Race is full of joy and happiness, I think the world will be boring without the essence of mischief. It would be like a black and white painting, monotonous without excitement and thrill. In my view, I would choose the Iron Race because you can be what you want to be. From reading the text, I consider that the Silver Race gives you a unhappy characteristic, the Golden Race being too perfect that it would never exist, and the Bronze Race is just a bloodbath of insanity. I think that the Iron Race is the best, because it gives freedom in who you are, and there are no limits to what you are. Although the people of the Iron Race may fall in hands of evil, I think it is the best choice out of all.
Forgot to cite three reversals in No.2, and cite a quote in No.4
ReplyDelete2. The second reversal was that "the Bronze Race died young. They brought black Death upon themselves"(Rosenburg 13). The third reversal was that in exchange of definite strength, they lost all humane emotion. "Their brute strenght made them powerful, but their hearts were as unresponsive as the hardest rock" (Rosenburg 13).
4. "We have torn into the grain-giving earth, searching for the riches she has hidden within her" (Rosenburg 14). As living animals, our instincts are programmed to pursue survival. If we did not possess the need to explore and struggle to live, we would not be beings of earth.
Kai Izumi A2 Literature
ReplyDelete1. It is true that Hesiod wrote mythes based upon other ones that were already made. In 2 senses he is more academic but at the same time, less academic. His mythes are based upon the past, making connections to the present, in his time, making it more accurate and right. Although at the same time he is not accurate because the mythes he created might have gotten carried away a bit, he might have exaggerated or even not have told the whole story of the myth.
2. The bronze race of mortals is what brought war and "bronze" weapons. "They loved Ares, god of war, above all the other gods, and they lived by the sword" (Rosenburg 13). They loved to fight and they loved violence, which resulted them dying at a young age. Hesiod describes the Bronze race as more aggressive and acquisitive that any greek.
3. In the greeks case, I would have to say yes to being rewarded for good deed. The Race of Golden were honorable and happy beings who worshipped the gods and were rewarded by good weather and peace. As the Race of Silver came they were not honorable and did not treat each other well, and did not honor the gods. Therefore Zeus made they're lives short and unhappy and gave them terrible weather. Today, some are rewarded for they're good deeds, like a fireman, or an officer and a teacher or even a hero. But there are some who are not recognized for what good deeds they have done, so in todays world, less are rewarded for the good deeds.
4. I do believe that the Race of Iron is "our" age, but we have some aspects of the Race of Gold, Silver and Bronze as well. "Now each day is filled with work and with grief... violence and greed have replaced them" (Rosenburg 14). We are greedy, and selfish beings, and we are destroying everything that is seen as peace. There a few who are in peace, who are heroes, who are honorable, and who don't want to fight. Humans are in the Race of Iron, but it shares the same aspects with the other Races.
5. I would say that I want to live in the Race of Golden. That way theres peace and forever happiness, but I wouldn't want that. I want the unexpected, I want the thrill and the thrive to help others and become strong. I want to live in the Race of Heroes.
1. True. This makes him "academic" because he turned the myths into his own stories that would teach people how to live satisfying lives. I thought it was creative that he can turn other people’s stories by including his perspective and imagination.
ReplyDelete2. The first reversal of the Bronze Race was that they were so evil people who admired Ares, god of war, and it states, “These mortals were far inferior to the Silver Race because they were so cruel. They loved Ares, the god of war, above all the other gods, and they lived by the sword”(Rosenberg 13). The second reversal was that they young due to the violent endless wars that they died young. “Despite their strength and power, members of the Bronze Race died young. They brought black Death upon themselves through endless violence and war”(Rosenberg 13). The third reversal was that they were such a cruel, heartless people that when they died, they had a bad reputation. “... , and they left nothing of worth behind to give them a good name”(Rosenberg 13).
3. Yes because with the Race of Gold, they respected the both the human beings and the god that at the immortals loved them. Also, it is true to our era, too. For example, if you save someone's life or find a missing person, you get rewarded with money or fame. If you do something extra for work at school or at work, we receive extra credits or bonuses.
4. I think we belong in the Iron Race and I agree with what Hesiod wrote because in a way, we are selfish. Even Hesiod said, "... we have divided up the earth's surface into a multitude of private properties, and we keep as much as we can for ourselves" (Rosenberg 14). Now because of technology, we are forgetting to appreciate what we have. Again, Hesiod said, "We feel that the earth has not provided enough wealth in the grains she gives, so we have built ships and sailed into the unknown in order to acquire more wealth" (Rosenberg 14).
5. I would want to be in the Race of Gold because it is the most peaceful out of the five races. I think they didn't have to worry about any problems because they were not threatened, had no enemies, and they were not possessed to weapons. So, in other words I think they lived the most peaceful life a person can ask for.
Alina
ReplyDeleteIt is true because Hesiod wrote myths based upon other myths. Well, it could be academic because his main purpose was to write about human experience throughout the time of Races, which basically taught a lesson. However, those myths about Races weren't his original idea, so he might have made many details up.
After the Race of Silver had died, Zeus created the third generation- Race of Bronze. It was called so, because all of their weapons were maid out of bronze. "These mortal were far inferior to the Silve Race because they were so cruel" (p.13). Those people lived with an idea of war. They honored the god of war, Ares, the most, always had their sword with them and gained a low of power and strength since they were so cruel, but their hearts were far from being like Gold Race souls.
Yes, in this text we can clearly see a great example of good behavior being rewarded, but then people getting punished for their egoism in all the other upcoming Races. "As a result, the lives of adults in the Silver Race were short and unhappy" (p.13). In my opinion people still get honor after we've done something very generous or heroic, but in our world everyone is so busy with their own lives and problems that there's no time for anyone else.
We most likely belong to the Race of Iron. "Now each day is filled with work and with grief, and each night many mortals die" (p.14). This quote shows how people now have to work in order to survive and how they need to go through death everyday. Hesiod also talked about there is no more justice and faith in the world as people do not feel ashamed or guilty for their amoral actions anymore. "The Iron Race does not think of others' needs and does not share the bounty of the earth" (p.14). However, according to Hesiod after all that behavior, when Zeus is fed up with our mess, he will destroy us. I think our world is already so messed up, he would have destroyed us already...
The first thing that came up to my mind was the Race of Gold. But then I realized I would be bored to death. Then I couldn't choose any other, not the Race of Silver or the Race of Bronze,etc... Because the rest of the Races all had the bad sides to them. Since I don't know any other life that the one in the Race of Iron, I would choose our own, because I probably know how to survive in it better than any other Race.
1) Yes, it is true. It also does make him "academic" and remarkably smart. It is because as time passes, humans' lifestyle changes; and for the newer generation he added a new perspective but still keeping the old traditional values alive in them. This way, the people of the newer generation, can connect themselves with the myths due to the way Hesoid had modified them to suit their "taste", yet follow the traditional morals and values from the past.
ReplyDelete2) The conditions of humans worsened as it changed from generation to another. The Bronze Race members acquired the power which "made them powerful, but their hearts were as unresponsive as the hardest rock" (Rosenburg 13). Even though, they were the strongest race, they did not portray emotions and values, such as kindness, devotion to gods, and peacefulness. This was because they worshiped "Ares, good of war, above all the other gods, and they lived by the sword" fighting endless battles (Rosenburg 13). The previous two generations had worshiped Zeus above all other gods, although not with complete devotion and heart in the Silver Race, which still attained them some respect from Zeus. But this generation "left nothing of worth behind to give them a good name", due to their cruelty (Rosenburg 13). Lastly, unlike the Silver Race where people lived over a century, and Gold Race where lifespan prolonged even longer, the members of the Bronze Race "died young" (Rosenburg 13). This was caused due to the endless battles they fought and plagued themselves with the black Death. These were three reversals of the Bronze Race.
3) A good behavior is rewarded with a less laborious, longer, satisfactory, and a content life; as this was observed with the Gold Race. In our world, today, it really depends in which area you live. In most places, a good behaviour would include in general being nice and working hard on whatever your job is. This is the way to reach success and cannot be overstated. But in some corrupt places, an honest man cannot progress in his life at the rate he should be. In those places, if one wishes to prosper and lead a peaceful life, different sort of actions should be conducted.
4) Not the HIS community, but speaking generally of the world, we belong to the Iron Race. Humans have "divided up the earth's surface into a multitude of private properties" instead of sharing the planet. This is still seen how Japan is fighting for some officially unclaimed islands with Korea and Russia, for resources (Rosenburg 14). "We have torn into the grain-giving earth, searching for the riches she has hidden withing her", looking for more fuel for economic and financial purposes, while ruining the planet itself (Rosenburg 14). I do agree with Hesoid and what he wrote about us. This reminds me of the Apocalypse story of how the cause of human destruction are humans themselves, and the practical reasons are all included in the words of Hesoid.
5) My preference would be the Race of Heroes. It does not necessarily mean one must be a hero to a member of this Race. One just has to be virtuous, and does the right thing, help out around, and basically be a nice & hardworking person. As a person whose living code is mostly based upon sportsmanship, this Race appeals to me the most.
1) True, Hesiod wrote myths that were based on ones that already existed. It does make him more “academic”, because the ability to combine two stories and think up a moral that fits both stories, and the generation of the readers requires plenty of academic knowledge.
ReplyDelete2) The people of the Race of Bronze were “...far inferior to the Silver Race because they were so cruel” (Rosenburg 13). They were brutal and ruthless, bringing about their own death. “They brought black Death upon themselves through endless violence and war” (Rosenburg 13). Because of their dishonorable lives, they were soon forgotten, their spirits wondering off into the Underworld. “ ... and they left nothing of worth behind to give them a good name” (Rosenburg 13).
3) Good behavior definitely does get rewarded in the story. Zeus gives eternal spring to the Race of Gold because they were grateful and had respect for both fellow humans and the immortals. They were loved and cared for, not having to worry about food, safety, or shelter. But wether or not we get rewarded today depends. If we do well in school, people say we will do well in our lives. This is quite true, but luck also plays a big role in peoples' lives.
4) Hestia states that the Race of Iron is our age. I agree, but would also say that we have some traits from the people of the Race of Silver and Bronze. I could also say that we are a tad bit better off than the people of the Race of Iron. Many would view humans in general as tight fisted and selfish. “...we keep as much as we can for ourselves” (Rosenburg 14). We also do fight over land. An example could be the ongoing conflict between the Isralies and the Palestinians over land in the Middle East. Although some would view this as plain greed, there are valid reasons on both sides that have caused them to want the land. Hestia also says, “We have torn into the grain-giving earth, searching for the riches she has hidden within her” (Rosenburg 14). One example from history is the Gold Rush.
5) My initial thought was that I would have liked to have belonged to the Race of Gold. It might have been boring, but being safe and bored was more appealing to me rather then being in a miserable adventure. But even though it is described in the most unappealing way by Hestia, my other choice would be the Race of Iron, our own race. I believe that living in the Race of Iron does not make us selfish people, it’s the choices that we make. There are so many directions you could go in, and by being careful we could avoid falling into that category of “greedy, selfish humans”.
1.Its true, Hesiod wrote myths based on myths that already existed. This makes him more “academic” because his purpose is to teach people how to live satisfying lives by changing the myths into his own perspective.
ReplyDelete2.The third generations of mortals, where known as the Race of Bronze, because all their weapon and tools were bronze. The Race of Bronze where far more violent and cruel than the other generations. “ They loved Ares, god of war” (p. 13). They lived by the sword, and their hearts where as unresponsive as the hardest rock.
3.Good behavior definitely gets rewarded, and theres an perfect example in this myth. With the Race of Gold, they respected human, their environment, nature, and their gods, so they didn’t have to worry about shelter, and building defensive walls around their towns. And i think its still true in our age too, for example if you have good behavior you will have good reputation and people around you will think of you as a good leader or example.
4.Most likely we belong to the Race of Iron, “we have divided up the earth’s surface into a multitude of private properties, and we keep as much as we can for ourselves” (p.14). Probably the quote is explaining that the earth is now divided into countries and we try to get as mush area for ourselves to live. In the text it seems like we still live a violent and cruel life, but i disagree with that. It might be not as peaceful as the time of Race of Gold, but were definitely not as violent as the Race of Bronze, probably were in between.
5. I would want to live during the Race of Gold, because its definitely peaceful than other generations. But the main reason is because people during the Race of Gold “died as peacefully as they had lived” (p.13). I don’t want to die during the Race of Bronze or Sliver because you wouldn’t be able to die peacefully.
Lyu Hiroyama A1 literature
ReplyDelete1. True. I suppose writing a myth was already what made him academic, but maybe it would've have made him more academic without writing a myth based on older ones. But still, reading The ages of man, I thought he was pretty academic.
2. The Bronze race of mortal was cruel, and: "their hearts were as unresponsive as the hardest rock." (Rosenburg 13). After the Bronze race of mortal passed away, they: "brought black death upon themselves through endless violence and war. When their bodies became part of the earth, their shades descended into the dark, dismal Underworld" (Rosenburg 13). While the silver race didn't worship any Gods, the God of war was loved by the race of bronze: "They loved Ares, God of war, above all the other Gods." (Rosenburg 13).
3. absolutely. Because the race of gold were pure in heart and respected both their fellow human beings and the deathless Gods, and so, the immortals loved the race of gold. And the race of silver and bronze did not respect the death less gods (except for Ares), so the two races did not live happily, and thier lives ended earlier, and died young, and also the silver race's spirit entered the Underworld. And yes I think that good behavior gets rewarded in our era. For example, if you are doing your work, your homework, paying attention, and having a good attitude during school, you will most likely earn good grades, which kind of a reward.
4. I think we belong in the race of iron. I agree with what Hesiod mostly wrote about the race of iron. For example, when he wrote "we divided up the earth's surface into a multitude of private properties, and we keep as much as we can for ourselves." (Rosenburg 14). Thats exactly what's happening between Japan and Korea. Were both fighting over for an island called the "Takeshima Island". Were both trying to keep private properties as much as we can for our country. But he also wrote: "The Iron Race does not think of others needs(Rosenburg 14). That's not 100% true for sure. I see and hear about organizations helping out poor, sick, and needy people. So I wouldn't he's absolutely accurate with what he wrote.
5. Obviously, I would want to be belonged in the race of gold. I would be loved by the deathless Gods, and people in that race would be loved, no one in pain or sadness. And there's no worries about Zeus destroying our race, or any other kind of disasters. As long as we respect our fellow human beings and deathless Gods, we would be living carefree and easy lives.
1. Yes, it is true that Hesiod wrote many myths based on myths that already exist. I think this doesn't make him more "academic" because myths already existed before he wrote them. He is just rewriting myths again, so it's not really his idea in the first place.
ReplyDelete2. People of the Bronze Race valued only strength and power and "they lived by the sword"(Roseburg 13). They didn't treat and respect all the Gods equally. "They loved Ares, god of war, above all the other gods"(Roseburg 13).
3.Yes, good behavior gets rewarded. I think it is rewarded in our era too. One example is loyal and hard working workers get rewarded by bonuses or promotion.
4. We belong to the Iron Race because Iron Race "refers to the people living in his own time"(Rosenburg 12). The people living in the Iron Race is like us, human beings now. One example is that "we have divided up the earth's surface into a multitude of private properties, and we keep as much as we can for ourselves"(Roseburg 14). People do this all the time - fight over land.
5. It's hard to choose between Golden Race and Iron Race. The Golden Race is peaceful and everyone's happy. But I feel like I belong to the Iron Race. I think right now is the place I belong even if people fight over land, sail to get more wealth for themselves. I think People of Iron Race still has chance to change their ways and behavior for the better.
1. True,Hesiod wrote myths that was based on other myths. In a way this makes him academic because he basically gets myths that already exists and makes a connection with something in his time which i think is very smart. But in another point of view he is lazy because he does not create a new myth.
ReplyDelete2.The Bronze Race of mortals were very violent and cruel. "They loved Ares,god of war, above all the other gods, and they lived by the sword"(Rosenburg 13). The mortals in the Bronze Race loved war so they died faster then the silver age. "Despite their strength and power, members of the Bronze Race died young"(Rosenburg 13).
3.Yes good behavior does get rewarded. The Gold Race respected the gods and their own kind, they were really peaceful. The gods loved them for this behavior. The weather was spring all year and once a mortal dies they would be sprits that would roam around the land protecting the living. We can see this in our era too. It is quite peaceful and everyone is respected. But sometimes this world can be violent and theirs always conflicts against land or government. So i would say our era is a bit violent then the Gold Race but similar.
4.I think our era is similar to the iron race but different. It is true that we have divided up in to different countries and making conflicts with others. "Instead, we have divided up the earth`s surface into multitude of private properties, and we keep as much as we can for ourselves"(Rosenburg 14). But we also help each other rather then killing each other. For example many countries helped Japan when the huge earthquake struck Japan. And we can see this through out modern history where everyone is helping others.
5.I think the Gold Race is the best era to live in for its peacefulness and wealth. But for me this age is to boring. I rather live in the Race of hero`s where i can fight for glory and honor for my family and my country and become a hero like Hercules and Achilles and King Leonidas and his mighty 300.
1. True. Hesiod did write myths based on other myths. By doing so, it makes him more academic as he can teach and educate people by his knowledge from the research he did to make his own myth. Also as he customises the myth, he made them easier to guide people depending on their age since not all myths correlates with everyone.
ReplyDelete2. The bronze race were known for their cruelty and heart as they "were as responsive as the hardest rock" (Rosenberg 13). Also, their power and strength made them feel superior to the Silver Race and devoted themselves to "Ares, god of war above all the other gods" (Rosenberg 13). Their values were different from the other 4 since they led themselves to their own death called Black Death "…through endless violence and war" (Rosenberg 13).
3. Based on The Ages of Man, good behaviours does get rewarded. The Gold Race for example, had good traits as mortals by treating each other with justice. Also, adoring and respecting all human beings and deathless gods made their environment and surroundings a tranquil one. It applies to our era too, how if we do something good such as charity and hard work, effort, etc, we would get something good in return or a good sense and feeling. Some people are also affected by the people around them.
4. I think we belong in the Iron Race since it is the only race that was explained in details how earth is what it is now. I agree to what Hesiod wrote about us. He has concrete reasons to support his statements. "… These metals has led to war, and mortal hands have become bloody as they greedily tried to grasp the golden treasures of victory" (Rosenberg 14). I agree with this statement because it's true, if it wasn't for metal, we wouldn't have war but we would also not survive and be where we are right now. Though, I do think he is accurate since in his last paragraph(Rosenberg 14), he is describing what is happening to the world today. Right now, technology that has become more and more modern, makes the world a better place to live in but also a bad place. This is because of how people decides to use it and how their talent and knowledge led them to either doing good or bad. However, there isn't really a good reason to not like something that exists right now since we need it to survive.
5. I would have like to belong in The Golden Race because of how peaceful and carefree it is. I have always wondered what it would feel like to not have arguments, problems and war in this world. After reading about all the other races, it made me realise how big the differences between all the races especially the Iron Race since it's a combination of all the races.What if, the first civilization didn't find all those metals and had no knowledge in what they can do, we wouldn't be here and be stuck and that Gold Race situation but I think eventually we would all be back to where we are now so why not start from the beginning and experience it. Even though, the Iron race, is what could be easier for me since it's my own right now, I could make my own choices and have my own free will, I would still choose the Gold Race because I think it's for the better.
1. True. Hesiod wrote Myths derived from those that already existed. It does make him more academic, because of the morals brought about throught the Myths and the connection to his chronological era.
ReplyDelete2. The first reversel was that they were brutal, violent and ruthless, and idolized Ares, "They loved Ares, god of war, above all other gods and lived by the sword." (Rosenburg 13) There love of war lead to there early death, so most of them died young, ''..members of the Bronze Race died young." (Rosenburg 13) They were powerful, and very Spartan like, "Their brute strength made them powerrful, but their hearts as unresponsive as the hardest rock" (Rosenburg 13).
3. Yes. For example in the Race of Gold, they appreciated the gods with gratitude and appreciated there living surrounding. In return they lived with more than sufficient resources, good weather, and painless deaths. In this era there are many who believe we are spiritually punished for bad behaviour or rewarded for good, but there are many Athiests who'd argue other wise. I think it would be wise to say there is no scientific explanation, although on a personal level I'd like there to be such a thing.
4. We belong to the Race of Iron. It explains our ways of life, working all day and having pointless crimes. "Now each day is filled with work and with grief, and each night many mortals die." (Rosenburg 14) Also the fact that we are divided and try to make use of all resources and more by going to different places and taking resources away. "We have torn into the grain-giving earth, searching for the riches she has hidden within her." (Rosenburg 14). For example the birtish colonisers were often colonising with the effort to get the best of resources out of the foreign lands. I do agree with Hesiod, and he is accurate, but I do feel this is a very cynical perspective of man.
5. I would want to be in the Race of Gold. In an era where you could be carefree. Some could argue it would be boring, but one does not need problems to be entertained. I would live and die peacefully. Such a eutopian era would be highly unlikely though, with the current day issues like poverty, greed, corruption etc. But I would really like to live in such a world just to know whether I would live that way and still possess an aim in life, or whether life would be so good, that I would not want to do anything at all.
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ReplyDelete1.True because he wrote Myths based on the ones that already exists. It makes him academic because he takes a myth that exists and connects with them through his myths.
ReplyDelete2."These mortals were far inferior to the Silver Race because they were so cruel. They loved Ares, god of war... and they live by the sword" (Rosenburg 13).
"Ares, good of war, above all the other gods, and they lived by the sword" fighting endless battles (Rosenburg 13).
"They loved Ares, God of war, above all the other Gods." (Rosenburg 13).
3. The mortals in the Gold age was the most respecting people on earth ever existed. Since they all respected other mortals and the deathless gods, they got rewarded by getting good food, forever spring etc. In the iron era, it is still true because if you respect others, then they will respect you back.
4. We are in the Iron era. I agree what he wrote about, and for example: "We have torn into the grain-giving earth, searching for the riches she has hidden within her" (Rosenburg 14).
"divided up the earth's surface into a multitude of private properties" (Rosenburg 14).
5. Im always in trouble, so i would love to live in the Gold era where people are all kind, so if everyone around me is kind, i will be a good boy and stop being in trouble. No winter, lots of food, Gods on our side, i think its the best era