https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko Find a modern product, story, advertisement, or other that references something from mythology. Add a picture of the reference here. Describe who/what the reference is to. Then, tell me what you can about this reference (who is it? what culture are they from? what is their story?) en-us 2019-03-14 14:49:23 UTC 2022-09-14 23:46:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296568688 The Greek God of the sea, Poseidon, is known for carrying around his three pointed trident. An American Chicle company developed the first sugar free gum that had three enzymes in it to fight off cavities. This ties back to Poseidon because his trident had three points and it was used for battle, the gum used to fight off cavities and bad teeth.]]> 2022-09-14 15:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296568688 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296571570 Saturn is the Roman name for Cronus. In Greek mythology, Saturn is associated with Cronus, the God of time. The planet Saturn was named after Saturnus.]]> 2022-09-14 15:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296571570 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296571660 The small white bird with aphrodite in Greek Mythology is a dove. The brand dove is associated with this Greek Myth because doves are associated with beauty and love. The brand uses this to say that they dove soap with bring your body beauty. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296571660 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296572012 Achilles' mom dipped him into the River Styx, which gives one's body invulnerable power. Everywhere on his body was fully dipped, except for the spot on his ankles/heels, now known as the achilles heel.]]> 2022-09-14 15:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296572012 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296572694 I chose Odin, Thor's dad from the Marvel movies. Odin was a great magician among the gods and was associated with runes. He was also the god of poets. He was a tall, old man, with flowing beard and only one eye because the other he gave in exchange for wisdom. He was usually described wearing a cloak and a wide brimmed hat and carrying a spear.]]> 2022-09-14 15:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296572694 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296572739 The Greek God of music, poetry, art, prophecy, and literally everything related to those. He was the child of Zeus and Leto and had a twin sister Artemis.]]> 2022-09-14 15:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296572739 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575351 The trident on Maserati's logo is created after Neptune's trident. Neptune according to myth stands for vigor and strength which is what Maserati wants their brand to stand for. There is also a statue of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore which is also where the company originated from.]]> 2022-09-14 15:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575351 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575449 Trident Gum is an allusion to Poseidon, the Greek God of the sea, who carries around a three pointed trident. It is believed that this trident may have originally been a fish spear but is now known for being used in battle. This was used in Trident Gum's advertising of the three enzymes it contains to fight off cavities. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575449 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575455 Pandora is a myth about a woman who was given a box from zeus that had all these things in it she didn't know of, he told her not to open it. she ends up opening the box spilling all the evils of the world out and the last thing that flew out was hope. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575455 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575628 The Apple logo is a reference to the story of Adam & Eve eating the apple. These are related because Apple's logo has a bite missing from it and the fruit itself represents knowledge. They used to have a small handheld computing device called the Newton. This product like which has been discontinued, but each generation was a reminder of Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity which was derived from observing how apples fall from trees. Their logo doesn't just represent knowledge, but it represents how their users gain and share knowledge using their technologies.]]> 2022-09-14 15:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575628 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575704 This is Thor from the marvel movies. He is the norse god of thunder in the movies as well as the myth. He carries his hammer mjolnir which helps him wield his powers. Thor is also the god of lightning, storms, and strength. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296575704 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296576514 One of the largest online stores, and in greek mythology a large group of strong women warriors who were trained for combat and archery were known as the Amazon's.]]> 2022-09-14 15:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296576514 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296576566 2022-09-14 15:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296576566 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296577054 A mermaid is a mythical sea-dwelling creature which is an aquatic creature with the head and body as of a female person with a tail as a of a fish. it was first mentioned in 1000 BC, in some cultures a mermaid signifies life and fertility within the ocean or embodies the destructive nature of water. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296577054 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296578379 The Mobil 1 logo has a pegasus on it which is from greek mythology. Pegasus (or Pegasos) is a winged-horse from Greek mythology which was fathered by Poseidon and was born from  the severed neck of the gorgon Medusa, slain by Perseus. Pegasus was an immortal winged horse. Pegasus was tamed by the hero Bellerophon who rode him into battle to fight the fire-breathing Khimaira. After this battle, Bellerophon attempted to ride Pegasus to the heavens; however, Pegasus bucked, throwing the hero from his back.he severed neck of the gorgon Medusa, slain by Perseus. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296578379 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296578486 Poseidon, the Greek God of the sea, is commonly known for his three pointed trident. The trident gum company was the first sugar free gum that had three enzymes in it that fought of cavities.]]> 2022-09-14 15:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296578486 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296580618 A six headed monster with a long neck and shark like teeth. Is mentioned in the story of the odyssey. A female monster that devoured six of the Odysseus companions. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296580618 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296580631 The eye of providence, or all seeing eye of god is literally on the one dollar bill. It is almost exclusively used from the christian religion. The Eye is often enclosed in a triangle or atop a pyramid. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296580631 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296580789 Venus is the roman name for Aphrodite which is the goddess of love and beauty. This company marketed their product with this goddesses name to try to sell more product.
"introducing new Venus "Breeze" for the goddess who wants everyday to be easy!"

]]> 2022-09-14 15:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296580789 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296581459 My modern reference to mythology is Inuyasha from the anime, Inuyasha. The creator of the show, Rumiko Takahashi, based the character off of the Japanese myth, Yokai. People created Yokai to explain the emotions they were feeling. They called them "gods", "spirits" or "demons" that roamed around and if you felt a specific emotion they have attached to you. Inuyasha is a recreation of the dog Yokai, showing characteristics of loyalty and defenders of who they love, which is portrayed in the show as well.]]> 2022-09-14 15:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296581459 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296583022 The NBC logo, when observed in detail, shows a peacock with many feathers. Hera, Zeus's wife, was said to have many eyes, which were illustrated through peacock feathers. Using Hera's peacock as an allusion tells the audience that NBC is all-knowing-all-seeing. ]]> 2022-09-14 15:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296583022 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296584540 The tire company Goodyear is a reference to the Greek God Hermes. Hermes was the son of Maia and Zeus. He is well known as the winged herald and messenger of the Gods. Hermes often traveled between the underworld and Mount Olympus delivering messages between the Gods. Hermes was known for his speed and ability to travel quickly which was from his winged sandals. This relates to the tire company as the tires are long lasting and good for travelling all over the country.]]> 2022-09-14 15:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296584540 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296585404 Gatorade uses a lightning bolt. The lightning bolt represents zeus who is the god of the sky in ancient greek mythology. Zeus is also considered the father, ruler, and protector of all humans and gods.]]> 2022-09-14 15:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296585404 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296586045 Cupid is the Roman god of all love in its varieties. Cupid was the son of Mercury. Cupid fell in love with Psyche and she became his immortal wife. Anyone shot with cupids bow was filled with uncontrollable desire.]]> 2022-09-14 15:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2296586045 https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2297197680 Midas was the Greek King of Phrygia who was gifted an ability where everything that he touches to turns to gold. He was gifted this by the god Dionysus for Midas' hospitality to the Satyr Silenus. Midas unintentionally turned his daughter into gold trying to hold her and was unable to turn her back. He prayed to Dionysus to take back his wish which had turned into a curse. He commited suicide by drinking bull's blood during an attack from Cimmerians.]]> 2022-09-14 23:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amberfriel/vung2moxc9ko/wish/2297197680