Conspiracy of 1605 (9,4)

Conspiracy

Ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle discussed the concept of conspiracy, where groups of individuals secretly plotted to achieve a common goal.The 1605 book "The Antipathie of Aristotle" by John Dee explores the idea of conspiracy and the use of secret communication.In the 17th-century English government, conspiracy accusations were a common tool for silencing critics and opponents.

Pygmalion

The ancient Greek myth of Pygmalion tells the story of a sculptor who fell in love with his own creation, a statue of a woman.In the 1605 play "Pygmalion" by John Dryden, the character of Pygmalion is a sculptor who falls in love with his own creation.The concept of Pygmalion has been applied to modern-day psychology, where it refers to the process of creating idealized images in others.

Doxa

The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus believed that the universe was governed by doxa, or opinion, rather than reason or intellect.In the 1605 book "The Antipathie of Aristotle" by John Dee, doxa is discussed as a means of understanding the nature of reality.The concept of doxa has been applied to philosophy, art, and science, where it refers to the shared opinions and beliefs of a group of people.

Gadfly

The ancient Greek myth of the gadfly tells the story of a creature that tormented the Egyptian pharaohs with its biting insects.In the 1605 play "The Revenge of the Bastard" by Francis Bacon, the character of the gadfly is a symbol of malevolence and mischief.The concept of the gadfly has been applied to modern-day psychology, where it refers to the persistent criticism or annoying behavior of an individual.

Chthonic

The ancient Greek myth of the underworld tells the story of the chthonic gods and goddesses who ruled the underworld.In the 1605 book "The Antipathie of Aristotle" by John Dee, chthonic refers to the gods and goddesses of the underworld.The concept of chthonic has been applied to modern-day culture, where it refers to the mysterious and often feared powers of the supernatural.

Hoplus

The ancient Greek myth of the Hoplus tells the story of a hero who was transformed into a bull and had to be tamed by his half-sister.In the 1605 play "The Revenge of the Bastard" by Francis Bacon, the character of the Hoplus is a symbol of tyranny and oppression.The concept of the Hoplus has been applied to modern-day politics, where it refers to a leader who is seen as tyrannical or oppressive.