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Papers On Eastern Mythology
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Rig-Veda X vs. Genesis, Chapt. I
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Approximately 4 pages in length. Compares the Indian creation myth ''Rig-Veda X, cxxix: 'In the Beginning'' with Genesis, Chaper I. Excellent for those studying mythology, religion, philosophy, Western Civ. etc; Bibliography contains 2 references.
Filename: Creation.wps
Arjuna & Karna/Mahabharata
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A 16 page research paper that examines the characterization of two heroes, Arjuna and Karna, who appear in the great Indian epic the Mahabharata. As epic heroes, both men are presented as the embodiment of all admirable qualities. Both men are natural born warriors, who are tremendously skilled in battle, excellent archers and courageous leaders. However, there are differences between them, which are also discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kharjkar.wps
Dragons of the East: Distinctions in Morphology and Function
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A 10 page overview of dragons. The author distinguishes between Eastern and Western dragons noting that while in the West dragons are typically regarded as evil and something to be eradicated, Eastern dragons are most often revered. Morphology and function differs radically, however, even among eastern dragons. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPdragon.rtf
Mehta & The Healing Powers Of The River Sutra In Indian Culture
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A 4 page discussion of the Indian myth of the River Sutra. The writer examines this story as being similar in theme to popular American 'old wives' tales.' The healing powers of the river can easily be compared with those of chicken soup-- the capacity to cure is really only mental. The paper goes on to discuss the plight of individual characters along the River Sutra but it is ultimately concluded that the River does not have any healing powers over the seriously ill. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Riversut.wps
Robert Goldman/ Gods, Priests and Warriors
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A 5 page overview of Robert Goldman's Gods, Priests and Warriors, which offers insight into one of the world's great collections of mythology, the Sanskrit masterpiece, the Mahabharata. Goldman perspective on the Mahabharata concerns the fact that in this massive epic, there is a disproportionate amount of text devoted to the histories and exploits of one particular priestly clan, the Bhrgus or Bhargavas. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khbhrgus.wps
Television, Children and Violence
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This 5 page paper considers the impact of television on the social and psychological development of children and the correlation between television and acts of violence in the youth of today. This paper outlines a number of viewpoints regarding the issue of the impact of television, and then relates the authors own view of the topic in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHviotv.wps
