Ajax - Greek warrior in the Trojan War, who "cleaned up" in battle; popular household cleanser.
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· Hades: The Greek word for the underworld or hell. The word also refers to the ruler of the underworld. An allusion to Hades suggests death, danger, and darkness; e.g., "In the forest at night, the soldiers felt as if they were journeying through Hades."
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Some of the modern day allusions that the Greek god Zeus relates to an elderly man with with beards.
The Athens and Greece are well-known by having the mythology and because of that many allusion are created. Some of the allusions are alluding to Epimenides (Greek poet and seer) and allusions to Philomela (princess of Athens).
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Some examples of allusions in literature include references to Greek mythology like the story of Achilles, Shakespearean plays like Romeo and Juliet, and biblical stories such as the tale of David and Goliath. These allusions add depth and meaning to the text by drawing on well-known cultural references.
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Most stories, particularly classical ones, have allusions and references to Christian stories or Greek myths, even though they are not always aware of this. Many common sayings or phrases have roots in Greek mythology that people aren't aware of. Shakespeare in particular used many allusions to various Greek myths.
Its raining cats and dogs....i've taken a bigger bite then i can swallow...to be or not to be.
Some allusions in "The Mayor of Casterbridge" include references to Greek mythology, biblical stories, and Shakespearean plays. For example, the character of Michael Henchard can be seen as a modern-day King Lear from Shakespeare. Additionally, the themes of fate and destiny in the novel allude to the classical concept of the "wheel of fortune" in Greek mythology.
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Some allusions in "The Once and Future King" include references to Arthurian legends, Greek mythology, and Shakespeare's works. For example, the character of Merlin alludes to the wizard Merlin from the King Arthur stories, while the character of Lancelot alludes to the Greek hero Lancelot. Additionally, White's retelling of the Arthurian legend often mirrors themes found in Shakespeare's plays such as "Hamlet" and "King Lear."