A number of designations for human body structures derive from classical mythology. These eponyms in the vocabulary of macroscopic anatomy and teratology (e.g., Achilles tendon, Ammon’s horn, cyclopia and sirenomelia) have not been systematically investigated until now. This paper therefore provides an overview of this fringe component of anatomical vocabulary, analyzes the medical history of s...

The article is devoted to the problem of reproduction archetypes collective unconscious in modern social mythology. question primordial images recent years has been focus research attention many sciences: anthropology, psychology, philosophy. presents prerequisites for development mythology and a brief overview its research. In course analysis archetypal images, four major areas are characteriz...

The Introductory article offers a general overview of the highly complicated topic religious and mythological consciousness discussed in sub-species narrative critique literary theory. It also provides detailed context for wide array matters this special volume Religions. Each nineteen papers is positioned within its own particular thematic discourse.

The relationship between the Greek goddess Athena and her father Zeus, together with the competitive hostility she displays towards other females, is presented as illustrating some previously neglected aspects of triangular developmental conflicts in the little girl. Literature on "the Oedipus complex in the female" is reviewed and discussed. The mythological early histories of both Athena and ...

There is no one behavior system belonging to the essential character of the universe, as the universal moral ideal. What is universal is the spirit which should permit any behaviour system in the circumstances of its adoption. Thus morality does not indicate what you are to do in mythological abstractions. It does concern the general ideal which should be the justification for any particular ob...

In understanding a person’s information seeking behavior and choice of information sources, it becomes very important to understand the context surrounding the search. This context gives rise to the information need and leads a person to look for information. Research in information seeking behavior, while concentrating on systemand-person centric research, has, so far, left out studying how in...

Opium was known and frequently used in Roman society. Medical practice recognized its usefulness as an analgesic, soporific, anti-tussic or anti-diarrheic agent, as well as other currently unsupported uses with quasi-magical properties. It was additionally used as an ingredient in antidotes, panaceas and poisons. The authors present a non-exhaustive compilation of opium use according to medical...