Neptune is the roman name for the greek god Posiedon, who is the god of the sea. His brothers are Jupiter and Pluto, and they rule over heaven, earth, and the underworld. The Romans also said he was the god of horses. The element neptunium was actually named after the planet Neptune. It was chosen because it was the first synthesized element after Uranium. Uranium was named after the planet Uranus, and the planet Neptune is the first planet after Uranus. Obviously, the planet Neptune was named after the god Neptune. I think the name is a good choice in the context of the planets because they are close. In the context of just the mythology, I think the name is bad choice. The connection between the god and the element doesn’t really exist.
Diego Roman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptune_(mythology)
https://www.chemicool.com/elements/neptunium.html
https://www.britannica.com/science/neptunium
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Sagittarius
The constellation “Sagittarius” was named after the mythological figure of the same namesake. There are three myths about Sagittarius. The first one is that Sagittarius is actually the centaur Chiron, who was killed by Hercules. The other one is that Sagittarius is a completely different centaur entirely, and was killed by a scorpion sent to kill Orion. The Babylonians associate the centaur with one of their gods, Pabilsag, who had 2 heads, wings, and a bull for a body instead of a horse.
The constellation is visible to the naked eye and in the middle of the Milky Way Galaxy. The 8 stars form a teapot looking shape, but it is actually Sagittarius drawing his bow. The constellation was first referred to as a bowman by Babylonian astronomers as early as the 11th century BC.
Personally, I don’t see the connection between the stars and Sagittarius. To me it looks more like a teapot, but I don’t know if they even had teapots back then. To the ancient Greeks and Babylonians, they probably would’ve wanted all the constellations to be somewhat mythological. Then it would make sense for the archer to look like a centaur, because centaurs are commonly depicted with bows and there is also a scorpion constellation. As one of the brightest and biggest constellations in the Galaxy, the Babylonians would’ve wanted to name the constellation after one of their gods. Maybe they could give it a more modern name, like with the Big Dipper. In that case, I would recommend "The Teapot".
Sophie Pong
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
in loco parentis
in loco parentis
In place of a parent. This legal term is used when an organization or person must take on the role of a parent figure. The first use of this term is used either when a non-biological relative must become the caregiver for a person. It also can be used to give colleges or universities the right to act in the student's best interests. in loco parentis is also the motto for Cheadle Hulme School. This school taught orphans and kids going through the foster care system. This term is important because if used on a worthy individual their life could be forever changed for good.
Finn Collins
Finn Collins
Monday, December 16, 2019
King Midas
The other day, Sophie Pong and I were watching Barbie: the Princess and the Pauper, and we noticed a Latin moment. One of the antagonists is a dog named Midas. Midas is the duke’s dog. His main character trait is his hatred for Princess Anneliese’s cat, Seraphina, and his pride for his golden tooth. Throughout the movie, Midas is seen smiling, showing off his golden tooth and admiring it. Also, Midas and the duke's main goal is to steal the royal gold supply and become royal. At the end of the movie, the duke and Midas fail to gain the throne, Midas loses his golden tooth, and they accidentally save the economy of the kingdom by discovering a new crystal.
In Greek mythology, there was a Phrygia king named Midas, and he was extremely greedy. When Dionysus gave him one wish, Midas wishes that everything he touches turns to gold. However, Midas did not consider that he could not touch food or water, and he almost starved to death. Dionysis told Midas that he would be released from his “gift” if he bathes in the Pactolus River. Since Midas bathed in that river, one can find gold in the Pactolus River.
I believe that it is appropriate for Midas the dog to be named after King Midas because they are both inspired by greed and gold. Their pride, a golden tooth and a need for gold, drives them to make bad decisions. Also, when both of their plans fail to gain more money, the result is other people wealthy. Midas, the Dog, accidentally discovers a crystal that makes the kingdom wealthy, and King Midas ends up giving gold to the local people around the Pactolus River. Although the targeted audience of Barbie: Princess and the Pauper probably will not understand the significance of Midas the dog’s name, the cultured people (like me and Sophie) will appreciate the reference to King Midas and mythology.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Midas-Greek-mythology
Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper Movie
Images:
https://www.cinemaparadiso.co.uk/media/stl205550/barbie-the-princess-and-the-pauper-10221.html
https://greekmyths4dummies.weebly.com/myths-56-midas-and-the-golden-touchdemeter.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie_as_the_Princess_and_the_Pauper
In Greek mythology, there was a Phrygia king named Midas, and he was extremely greedy. When Dionysus gave him one wish, Midas wishes that everything he touches turns to gold. However, Midas did not consider that he could not touch food or water, and he almost starved to death. Dionysis told Midas that he would be released from his “gift” if he bathes in the Pactolus River. Since Midas bathed in that river, one can find gold in the Pactolus River.
I believe that it is appropriate for Midas the dog to be named after King Midas because they are both inspired by greed and gold. Their pride, a golden tooth and a need for gold, drives them to make bad decisions. Also, when both of their plans fail to gain more money, the result is other people wealthy. Midas, the Dog, accidentally discovers a crystal that makes the kingdom wealthy, and King Midas ends up giving gold to the local people around the Pactolus River. Although the targeted audience of Barbie: Princess and the Pauper probably will not understand the significance of Midas the dog’s name, the cultured people (like me and Sophie) will appreciate the reference to King Midas and mythology.
By: Charlotte Eades
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Midas-Greek-mythology
Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper Movie
Images:
https://www.cinemaparadiso.co.uk/media/stl205550/barbie-the-princess-and-the-pauper-10221.html
https://greekmyths4dummies.weebly.com/myths-56-midas-and-the-golden-touchdemeter.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie_as_the_Princess_and_the_Pauper
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Hypnosis
Hypnosis
Hypnos is the Roman God of sleep. His Latin name is Somnus, which gives us the english word insomnia as well as other words we use to describe various sleeping disorders. He is the son of Nyx or the night. He is the twin brother of Thanatos, the god of a peaceful death. In mythology, dreams were often depicted as his sons or siblings.
He was usually depicted as a young man with wings who carried one or more of his horn full of opium, a poppy-stem, an inverted torch or a branch dripping water from the river of forgetfulness.
The medical term "Hypnosis" is derived from this mythology. Hypnosis is a state of trance in which you are vulnerable to most suggestions, however, you still have control over your actions. During this state, you have intense focus and concentration. Hypnosis is most often performed for therapeutic purposes such as; coping with various pains, relieving hot flashes, correcting bad habits, easing side effects of cancer treatment and treating mental health conditions.
I believe that this is a very appropriate name for the practice if you understand what it is. Contrary to popular belief, Hypnosis is not simply mind-control. Though it is entertaining to take it this way when you see it depicted in movies or sci-fi episodes. However, it is more or less achieving a guided mind over matter state, in which you allow someone to help you achieve a goal mentally. It is sort of similar to how outside noises can affect what you experience in dreams but, you have more control over what you choose to experience in hypnosis. This name was chosen most likely because Hypnos was someone who put people to sleep and such is the role of the person who performs hypnosis by guiding a patient into a powerful state of mind.
-Vincent Gaddis II
sources:
https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Hypnos.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hypnosis/about/pac-20394405
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| A depiction of Hypnos in action |
Hypnos is the Roman God of sleep. His Latin name is Somnus, which gives us the english word insomnia as well as other words we use to describe various sleeping disorders. He is the son of Nyx or the night. He is the twin brother of Thanatos, the god of a peaceful death. In mythology, dreams were often depicted as his sons or siblings.
He was usually depicted as a young man with wings who carried one or more of his horn full of opium, a poppy-stem, an inverted torch or a branch dripping water from the river of forgetfulness.
The medical term "Hypnosis" is derived from this mythology. Hypnosis is a state of trance in which you are vulnerable to most suggestions, however, you still have control over your actions. During this state, you have intense focus and concentration. Hypnosis is most often performed for therapeutic purposes such as; coping with various pains, relieving hot flashes, correcting bad habits, easing side effects of cancer treatment and treating mental health conditions.
I believe that this is a very appropriate name for the practice if you understand what it is. Contrary to popular belief, Hypnosis is not simply mind-control. Though it is entertaining to take it this way when you see it depicted in movies or sci-fi episodes. However, it is more or less achieving a guided mind over matter state, in which you allow someone to help you achieve a goal mentally. It is sort of similar to how outside noises can affect what you experience in dreams but, you have more control over what you choose to experience in hypnosis. This name was chosen most likely because Hypnos was someone who put people to sleep and such is the role of the person who performs hypnosis by guiding a patient into a powerful state of mind.
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| Mogli being hypnotized by Kaa in the Jungle book |
-Vincent Gaddis II
sources:
https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Hypnos.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hypnosis/about/pac-20394405
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