The Myth of Apollo
The purpose of this essay is to discuss the five monolithic theories of myth as described in GS Kirk The nature of Greek Myths (1974), in relation to the myth of Hymn to Pythian Apollo by Cynaethus (Kynaithos) of Chios .In the first part of the essay I will briefly summarize the Hymn to Pythian Apollo by Cynaethus (Kynaithos) of Chios . The second part will be a brief description of the five monolithic theories as set out by GS Kirk in The nature of Greek Myths .The third part of the essay will discuss the extent to which each of these five monolithic theories provides an explanation of that myth . The conclusion will be my opinion on which of the five theories best describes Hymn to Pythian Apollo and my arguments for this theory over the others .I will be using Hymn to Pythian Apollo in our text Classical Mythology images and insights by Harris and Platzner and The nature of Greek Myths by GS Kirk as my major source . In my essay I will be using the line numbering system as used in Classical Mythology images and insights as I don't have access to either the original text in the Greek or
This would seem to me be to a classic example of the narrative used to explain why the priests were not from the local populous . When Apollo revisits the nymph Telphusa he is angry that she had deceived him . Although not a common occurrence it is quite possible that while out traveling from Cnossos, a Dolphin could jump into a boat . EdmundsThe Newnes Concise Dictionary of Greek and Roman Mythology M. A check of the parents or nationality of any new priest who wished to join, but who had differing ideas from the controlling powers of the priests of Delphi, could be used to exclude them from the priesthood . The argument that "we are the chosen , because Apollo brought us/our ancestors /fellow countrymen " is a very compelling argument . A example of this would be; " It's here that I'm inclined 30 to build a very beautiful temple, 31 an oracle for mankind" 32This would be page 172, lines 30,31 and 32 of the Hymn to Pythian Apollo as printed in our text by . A angry God who wishes to punish a water nymph is easier to explain than a rockslide caused by random geologic events . The sailors start to complain about the area around Parnassus as it is not suitable to support a large number of people . Kirk describes the five monolithic theories . Marier)The use of Greek MythologyK. Apollo discloses his identity to the sailors and explains the it was he who brought them to this place to become his priests and be honored before all other men . Part 3How each of the 5 monolithic theories of myth applies to Hymn to Pythian ApolloThe explanation of the nature myth can bee seen to apply to some extent to Hymn to Pythian Apollo . In reference to this work I will be using page numbers and paragraph from the 1974 edition (borrowed from Macquarie library) . The rituals that the Priestess performs are of a nature which would predict the future in the form of a verse or riddle .
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