What is the organizing principle of the Fasti?

Dragon-slaying is a common theme amongst mythologies in the Mediterranean world and beyond.

The Cyclopes work in Hephaistos’ forge under Mt. Etna.

The early Romans seized the Sabine women in an attempt to:

What was the greatest center in Greece for the worship of Hera?

What is a parergon (plural parerga)? Name one associated with Heracles.

The torsion catapult invented by Dionysios of Syracuse and improved by Philip II had what consequence for ancient warfare?

In comparison with mythology, philosophy:

Nature as an Indifferent Force: Jack London vividly describes the harsh and indifferent environment the protagonist faces. How does London’s portrayal of nature in “To Build a Fire” challenge the romanticized view of nature often found in literature? What does the story suggest about the relationship between humans and the natural world, and How does it reflect the broader philosophical perspective of naturalism?

In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” Ambrose Bierce uses two primary types of irony—situational irony and dramatic irony—to enhance the story’s impact. What are two (2) specific examples of irony in the story, and how do they contribute to its overall meaning or message? Be sure to explain each example and support your response with evidence from the text.