Religious
This is a cultural, religious or traditional "myth" with describes the earliest beginning of the world
Creation Myths
From Coleridge's 1798 poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner," a seaman brings disaster for his ship. This heavy burden for him which can be referred to as an...
Albatross Around One's Neck
Camelot
She was the queen of Egypt who was involved with Caesar and Mark Antoni, she eventually killed herself to avoid capture from Octavian
Cleopatra
Mentioned in the Bible, This plant is known for its healing abilities
Balm in Gilead
From Dante Alighieri's 14th century epic poem "Divine Comedy," the 9 levels of hell are referred to as This.
Dante's Inferno
This term can be used to describe a situation with contradictory conditions. For instance, in order to get a job, you need work experience
Catch-22
This theory is best known by the phrase "survival of the fittest," named after Charles Darwin
Darwinian
Before Jesus' death on the cross, This was placed on his head in mockery of him. It is a symbol for sin, sorrow, and hardship
Crown of Thorns
This biographies outlining great figures of the ancient world taught Frankenstein's creator about what makes a man significant and what qualities are valued in society
Plutarchs Lives
(Parallel Lives)
This book speaks on the idea that a piece of work or agency can end up ruining its creator
Frankenstein
Sometimes referred to as "Lady of the Lamp," This nurse is known for he tireless devotion to the soldiers during the Crimean War
Florence Nightingale
This son of Adam and Eve killed the other out of Jealousy and was punished by God
Cain
(Cain and Abel)
Named after a recurring character in many of Shakespeare's works, This type of character is often depicted as fat, jolly, and debouched
Falstaffian
This semi-mythic Mesopotamian King us a testament to the idea that in searching for the meaning of life, you give your life meaning
Gilgamesh
Named after a British romantic poet, This character is classified as cynical, arrogant, moody, and dark
Byronic