Zeus

[Zeus]

As a new member of this illustrious site I take this opportunity, without hesitation, of letting all and sundry, know of my, what would otherwise be obscure, presence.

[mono]

Welcome to the forum, Zeus. I look forward to future discussions; and I send compliments on your screen name.

[Jester]

Welcome to the forum

[Bongitybongbong]

Welcome Zeus!

[subterranean]

Hi ya...welcome :wave:

[amuse]

welcome Zeus. i like your intro. btw, one of my best friends has this great yorkie with your name. so i'm well inclined to your presence already. :D

[Zeus]

Like your wild cat image.......a bobcat?

[Zeus]

Thank you very much, Mono, but the pleasure......indeed......is all mine!

[Zeus]

Thank you, jester.......good morning to you.

[Zeus]

Thank you, bongitybongbong. As for my opinion, it would be politically correct of me to reserve my position on such a topic for the time being!

[Zeus]

Thank you, subturannean.

[Bongitybongbong]

Thank you, bongitybongbong. As for my opinion, it would be politically correct of me to reserve my position on such a topic for the time being!
For what, we only said welcome.Okay whatever.

[amuse]

topic? opinion? what have i missed? yes it's a bobcat. :)

[Scheherazade]

I think Zeus was refering to the quote in Bong's signature...
"I...We are a group of the miscellaneous humans with many similarities.The genius or fool has spoken.You decide which."

[amuse]

oh, okay.
but, hm, was he referring to himself as a group or us?

i think fools are brilliant - look at the intrigues they were privy to in king's chambers and all, and how they cleverly disguised their intelligence. espionage at its finest. so i go with the fool. und that should make our resident baggins slash mr. underhill slash fool on the hill happy too, come to think of it!

[Stanislaw]

Welcome fellow god... :D

anywho, welcom to this cool place, hope you have many threads that reamin UnHiJaCkEd for their span. :D

[Zeus]

Your Godly thoughts are Divinely appreciated, Stanislaw.

[Jay]

Heya Zeus, welcome aboard :wave:

[Bongitybongbong]

For once I referred "Group" as all of us on the forum.

[mono]

i think fools are brilliant
Funny that you say that, amuse. I read a short story called Gimpel the Fool by Isaac Bashevis Singer not long ago that provokes many debates of the difference (if any) between foolishness and brilliance.

[simon]

Yes Zeus welcome to the stange place, you may have thought Mt Olympus got heated with odd happeneings and feuds, but as long as you don't chase after women in bull, swan, or any other animal form your welcomed with pleasure.

[Zeus]

Very gratified for your acceptance speech, Simon. Joining George today?

[Basil]

Are you Zeus as in Dr. Zeus????

If so, you're, like, my favorite author of all time--Yertle the Turtle is one of my favorites . . .

[Zeus]

I regret I am not. I fear I live far away on the top of Mount Olympus.

[Scheherazade]

I have not read Dr Zeus stories :blush:

[subterranean]

Thank you, subturannean.


Ehm sorry, It's subterranean.

[Zeus]

I grovel and with excess sorrow at the appalling misquote and mistype as I proceed to sever my right hand.

[Bongitybongbong]

Don't worry` bout it. Sub is awesome. :nod:

[Stanislaw]

I grovel and with excess sorrow at the appalling misquote and mistype as I proceed to sever my right hand.

"rise my son, and giveth me 7.35 with which to buy (can't remember the snack food item, something with chicken)" -Strongbad


I have not read Dr Zeus stories
:eek2: Ye be havin alot o' back readin to be catchin' up on now! :D

[Scheherazade]

"rise my son, and giveth me 7.35 with which to buy (can't remember the snack food item, something with chicken)" -Strongbad


I don't understand this???



:eek2: Ye be havin alot o' back readin to be catchin' up on now! :D


Seriously speaking, should I really read them??

[Stanislaw]

For the Zeus books: yep, it be a requirment to have read atleast one! ;)

And for the other...
Strongbad email (www.homestarrunner.com)

:D

[Scheherazade]

Hmm, maybe I will add that to my reading list... What are they about? I am too lazy to search the net right now... Actually can someone read and summarise it for me as well? :D

[Stanislaw]

"u would b sooooooooooooooo gratefull" :D :D :D

Arr, dr. zeus books only be about 100-200 words in length. :smash:

[Scheherazade]

Really?? OK, I wil get a copy soon.. as soon as... I get up... from this... chair...

[Stanislaw]

http://images.bestwebbuys.com/muze/books/38/0394900138.jpg

That be one o me favs. :D

[Shea]

Welcome Zeus! BTW, I'm currently taking a Classical Mythology course, and if it gets too confusing (as it appears to be), do you know a lot on the subject? Or anyone else here for that matter?

The subject is really interesting anyway, but I fear I'll have to dig up some index cards in order to keep all the names straight!

[Scheherazade]

Back at university we were given copies of an old Mythology book (copies because they couldn't find the original);it was called 'Greek Mythology' and was by someone named Edith something or other - I think... It was a very well written book making mythology actually fun. Maybe you can find it at your university library.

*edit*

I think it is this one (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446607258/qid=1106240274/sr=2-2/ref=pd_ka_b_2_2/002-9763524-8745611)

[Shea]

Thanks! I'll take a look.

[Shea]

Grrr. They don't have it at this campus library which makes no sense to me because I'm on the main campus. But at least it's out there, I'll try to make the effort of getting it here.

[mono]

I'm currently taking a Classical Mythology course, and if it gets too confusing (as it appears to be), do you know a lot on the subject? Or anyone else here for that matter?

I study Greek and Roman (and some Norse) mythology independently sometimes. I do not know everything about that area of study, but for any questions, I have fairly decent references in my little mini-library (which occupies most of my room, he-he).

[simon]

I'm majoring in Greek and Roman studies as well, but a just decided major so I don't really know much. I'm with mono in the references department, I can supply you with sources and texts and internet links, but maybe not a direct answer. Ask away though and good luck.

Norse mythology mono? That sounds intersting. I'm thinking of taking an icelandic mythology course myself.

[Zeus]

Welcome Zeus! BTW, I'm currently taking a Classical Mythology course, and if it gets too confusing (as it appears to be), do you know a lot on the subject? Or anyone else here for that matter?

The subject is really interesting anyway, but I fear I'll have to dig up some index cards in order to keep all the names straight!
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Shea, but I was away for the afternoon. I have two books which might be of interest and some help to you;

Who's Who in the Ancient World by Betty Radice (Penguin/1971/In Print)
The Greek Myths by Robert Graves (Penguin/1955/In Print)

The first book is a summary of the Greek and Roman mythological characters whilst the second book is a more detailed and well referenced (so you should get a mountain of relevent material) one of Greek myths.

You should have no trouble sourcing them but I suggest you try and visually see them first and flick through the pages to see if it is exactly what you want.

[Snukes]

What a wonderful world of historical nerds we are! :D

Do you suppose there is something about the study of ancient history that compells people to find literature more worthwhile?

Or, rather, is this a simple case of only ancient history geeks choosing to read and reply to a thread titled "Zeus?" :)

By the way, Shea - Edith Hamilton's mythology book IS excellent, and it's available in mass market paperback at any old bookstore. Good to have on hand!

[Bongitybongbong]

A fair amount of us escepially me would be considered geeks because of smart interests of literature and mythology. Some guy a while back said to me, "Man do you have to make us all look bad with your stupid books....uh....er....not failing at least two classes." I laugh every time I remember that.

[simon]

Who's Who in the Ancient World by Betty Radice (Penguin/1971/In Print)
The Greek Myths by Robert Graves (Penguin/1955/In Print)


Robert Graves is fanatastic with his references. If you can't get to an anceint source or text for a paper read some Robert Graves and quote from his quotes on ancient sources. And a word of advice when reading on mythoology or ancient texts, it really helps if you read the footnotes. And if the text your reading doesn't have footnotes than it can't have referenced accurately and is not a trustowrthy source of information, due to it's possible simplification of the materials (which of course is fine, but for a course on mythology you need something more substantial). Good luck.

[Shea]

Thanks for the references guys! So far I'm pretty steady in understanding, but I've been falling a little behind on the reading, so we'll see when I catch up.