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Xerxes wept because he knew that his display of military power was temporary and that they would all be dead in a hundred years.
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What is the defense of brutus?
Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: --Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply...
What are 3 mortals that Aphrodite interacts with?
To name just three mortals... 1. Adonis, the son of the incestuous union of Cinyras and Myrrha. Aphrodite found this boy so beautiful that she took him to be her lover. However, Persephone also loved Adonis, and these two goddesses fought for ownership of him. It was decided that Adonis would be with Aphrodite for one half of the year, and with Persephone for the other. Unfortunately, Adonis was killed on a hunt by a boar, and Aphrodite was left to weep over his body. 2. Anchises, the Trojan mortal. He was a handsome man in his youth and Aphrodite fell in love with him. Some accounts say that the affair was brought about by Zeus, who was tired of hearing Aphrodite mock other gods who had fallen in love with mortals. In the form of a mortal girl (the daughter of the Phrygian king Otreus) she lay with him, and later bore their son, the famous Aeneas. Anchises later bragged about the affair, however, and was subsequently struck lame by Zeus. 3. Melanion or Hippomenes (this mortal boy goes by both names). He was a man who was in love with Atalanta, but knew he would be unable to beat her in a footrace, which was the requirement to marry her. He prayed to Aphrodite for assistance, and she gave him three golden apples. During the race, he threw them off the side of the track, causing Atalanta to be distracted and run off course to retrieve them, thereby allowing him to win the race.
Why Cronus is important?
Cronus is important because he is a titan, and because of that, there's a big role. Cronus, besides being a titan, is also Zeus's father. however, he is important mainly because of the fact that he is the one that gave his father, sky, the vengeance that his mother, gala (Earth) felt that he needed. When he done this, he was labeled a titan by sky along with the rest of his siblings, although they didn't join him in the act. they only knew of it. but for Cronus, he became the king, and married his sister, Rhea. Rhea, however was somewhat unfortunate because each child she had, Cronus would simply swallow it whole, leaving her to weep for her child. Gaia, eventually helped due to the fact that she felt sorrowful to her grandchildren getting swallowed by Cronus all the time. But the reason for why Cronus was doing this, is because he was advised by his parents that one day a son would take over the throne. So anyway, Gaia told Rhea to give birth in a secret place, and then clothe a stone or rock in clothes so it would resemble a baby. When that day came, Cronus demanded the baby and then Rhea simply gave it to him, and in return, her child was hidden, to which was indeed a boy, and it was Zeus. Zeus was hidden from his father until he became a strong young man, and he rose up against Cronus. Cronus would end up vomiting the stone up, letting go of all of his children to which rebelled against him as well. This, however, lead to a war. Titans against the new generation of gods. This would go on for ten years, until Zeus freed the Cyclops from Tatarus , and because of this, they were grateful, and they helped him and the others fight. The titans obvoiusly lost and then zeus gained the throne. no one after that would be able to beat zeus though.
What was a famous story of hades?
Once upon a time, Zeus and Demeter had a little daughter. Her name was Persephone. She was goddess of the flowers, and with her petal soft skin and stem-like limbs she did in every aspect look like one. One day, while she was walking in the woods, she spotted a bush she hadn't seen before. She decided she didn't like it and uprooted it, then turned away, searching for a flower to care for. Suddenly, a black chariot sprang from the hole, and a man wearing a crimson cape grabbed her and then retreated. Meanwhile, Demeter was searching for Persephone. She sees the hole, and a nearby bird tells her what had happened. She realizes with dread that her daughter had been kidnapped by none other than Hades, god of the underworld. Heartbroken, Demeter begins to weep, just as a little boy runs near her. He sees her weeping and, thinking it strange for an adult to be crying, begins to laugh. Demeter then pointed to him and turned him into a lizard, and a hawk grabs him and eats him. Demeter then returns to Zeus' throne room to petition for her daughter. But,alas, Hades had given him a new lightning bolt from his underworld forges. Zeus said," They're a fit match. If they do not marry, and Persephone does not eat a single bite of food, I will order Hades to return her." Persephone, the flower-child, is now stuck somewhere plants struggle to grow, and not a ray of sunlight can be seen. Hades has tried his best to woo her and tempt her to eat, but besides admiring him for his strength and his empire, she is cold to him and ignores him. One day she was tending the night plants with the servant Hades had given her, the soul of the boy turned into a lizard by Demeter. He was eating a pomegranate, Persephone's favorite fruit, and offered her some. She ate six seeds, when her brother Hermes came to fetch her. Zeus realized she had eaten and sentenced her to six months every year of living with Hades. During these six months, Demeter would be so heartbroken that no crops would grow, and for three months leaves would fall and during the other three it would snow. And that is why the seasons change.
What is the legend of Pandoras box?
The Legend of Pandora's Box The first mortals lived on earth in a state of perfect innocence and bliss. The air was pure and balmy; the sun shone brightly all the year; the earth brought forth delicious fruit in abundance; and beautiful, fragrant flowers bloomed everywhere. Man was content. Extreme cold, hunger, sickness, and death were unknown. Jupiter, who justly ascribed a good part of this beatific condition to the gift conferred by Prometheus, was greatly displeased, and tried to devise some means to punish mankind for the acceptance of the heavenly fire. With this purpose in view, he assembled the Gods on Mount Olympus, where, in solemn council, they decided to create woman; and as soon as she had been artfully fashioned, each God endowed her with some special charm, to make her more attractive. Their united efforts were crowned with the utmost success. Nothing was lacking, except a name for the peerless creature; and the Gods, after due consideration, decreed she should be called Pandora. They then bade Mercury take her to Prometheus as a gift from heaven; but he, knowing only too well that nothing good would come to him from the Gods, refused to accept her, and cautioned his brother Epimetheus to follow his example. Unfortunately Epimetheus was of a confiding disposition, and when he beheld the maiden he exclaimed,"Surely so beautiful and gentle a being can bring no evil!" and accepted her most joyfully. The first days of their union were spent in blissful wanderings, hand in hand, under the cool forest shade; in weaving garlands of fragrant flowers; and in refreshing themselves with the luscious fruit, which hung so temptingly within reach. One lovely evening, while dancing on the green, they saw Mercury, Jupiter's messenger, coming towards them. His step was slow and weary, his garments dusty and travel-stained, and he seemed to almost stagger beneath the weight of a huge box which rested upon his shoulders. Pandora immediately ceased dancing, to speculate with feminine curiosity upon the contents of the chest. In a whisper she begged Epimetheus to ask Mercury what brought him tither. Epimetheus complied with her request; but Mercury evaded the question, asked permission to deposit his burden in their dwelling for safe-keeping, professing himself too weary to convey it to its destination that day, and promised to call for it shortly. The permission was promptly granted. Mercury, with a sigh of relief, placed the box in one corner, and then departed, refusing all hospitable offers of rest and refreshment. He had scarcely crossed the threshold when Pandora expressed a strong desire to have a peep at the contents of the mysterious box; but Epimetheus, suprised and shocked, told her that her curiosity was unseemly, and then to dispel the frown and pout seen for the first time on the fair face of his beloved, he entreated her to come out into the fresh air and join in the merry games of their companions. For the first time. also, Pandora refused to comply with his request. Dismayed and discouraged, Epimetheus sauntered out alone, thinking she would soon join him, and perhaps by some caress atone for her present wilfilness. Left alone with the mysterious casket, Pandora became more and more inquisitive. Stealthily she drew near and examined it with great interest, for it was curiously wrought of dark wood, and surmounted by a delicate carved head of such fine workmanship that it seemed to smile and encourage her. Around the box, a glittering cord was wound, and fastened on the top in an intricate knot. Pandora, who prided herself specially on her deft fingers, felt sure she could unfasten it, and reasoning that ir would not be indiscreet to untie it if she did not raise the lid, she set to work. Long she strove, but all in vain. Ever and anon the laughing voice of Epimetheus and his companions, playing in the luxuriant shade, were wafted in on the summer breeze. Repeatedly she heard them call and beseech her to join them; yet she persisted in her attempt. She was just on the point of giving up in despair, when suddenly the refactory knot yeilded to her fumbling fingers, and the cord, unrolling, dropped to the floor. Pandora had repeatedly fancied that sounds like whispers issued from the box. The noise now seemed to increase, and she breathlessly applied her ear to the lid to ascertain whether it really proceeded from within. Imagine her suprise when she distinctly heard these words, uttered in the most pitful accents:"Pandora, dear Pandora, have pity upon us! Free us from this gloomy prison! Open, open, we beseech you!" Pandora's heart beat so fast and loud, that it seemed for a moment to drown out all other sounds. Should she open the box? Just then a familiar step outside made her start guiltily. Epimetheus was coming, and she knew he would urge her again to come out, and would prevent the gratification of her curiosity. Precipitately, therefore, she raised the lid to have one little peep before he came in. Now, Jupiter had malignantly crammed into this box all the diseases, sorrows, vices, and crimes that afflicted poor humanity; and the box was no sooner opened, that all these ills flew out, in the guise of horrid little brown-winged creatures, closely resembling moths. these little insects fluttered about, alighting, some upon Epimetheus, who had just entered, and some upon Pandora, pricking and stinging them most unmercifully. They then flew out through the open dooe and windows, and fastened themselves upon the merrymakers without, whose shouts of joy were soon changed into wails of pain and anguish. Epimetheus and Pandora had never before experienced the faintest sensation of pain or anger; but, as soon as these winged evil spirits had stung them, they began to weep, and alas quarrelled for the first time in their lives. Epimetheus reproached his wife in bitterest terms for her thoughtless action; but in the very midst of his vituperation he suddenly heard a sweet little voice entreat him for freedom. The sound proceeded from the unfortunate box, whose cover Pandora had dropped again, in the first moment of suprise and pain. "Open, open, and I will heal your wounds! Please let me out!" it pleaded. The tearful couple viewed each other inquiringly, and listened again. Once more they heard the same pitiful accents; and Epimetheus bade his wife open the box and set the speaker free, adding very amiably that she had already done so much harm by her ill-fated curiosity, that it would be difficult to add materially to its evil consequences, and that, perchance, the box contained some good spirit, whose ministrations might prove beneficial. It was well for Pandora that she opened the box a second thim, for the Gods, with a sudden impulse of compassion, had concealed among the evil spirits one kindly creature, Hope, whose mission was to heal the wounds inflicted by her fellow prisoners. Lightly fluttering hither and tither on her snowy pinions, Hope touched the wounded places on Pandora's and Epimetheus' creamy skin, and relieved of their suffering, then quickly flew out of the open window, to perform the same gentle office for the other victims, and to cheer their downcast spirits. Thus, according to the ancients, evil entered into the world, bringing untold misery; but Hope followed closely in its footsteps, to aid struggling humanity, and point to a happier future.
What is the past tense and future tense of weep?
The past tense of weep is wept. The future tense of weep is will weep.
Can the fish weep in water?
Fish do not weep
What is a homophone for weep?
A homophone for "weep" is "wheat."
What is the past participle of weep?
The past participle of "weep" is "wept."
Why do you weep?
we can weep because we have tear ducts in our eyes!
Is weep a singular noun?
yes
What is the present participle of weep?
The present participle of weep is weeping.
When was Willow Weep for Me created?
Willow Weep for Me was created in 1964.
When was WEEP - defunct - created?
WEEP - defunct - was created in 1936.
When was Of Nightingales That Weep created?
Of Nightingales That Weep was created in 1974.
Which word means the same a weep?
to sob or cry is to weep
Is Weep when a child is born rejoice when someone dies is this a scripture in Bible?
The Buddhists say that we should weep when a child is born, and rejoice when someone dies 15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
