Cultural References To Samson
Samson is an important biblical figure, and has been referenced many times in popular culture. In this article a survey is given of its presence in religion and mythology, in art and literature, in film and music, and in folklore.
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“At times it seems that the media have become the mainstream culture in children’s lives. Parents have become the alternative. Americans once expected parents to raise their children in accordance with the dominant cultural messages. Today they are expected to raise their children in opposition to it.”
—Ellen Goodman (20th century)
“Jack, eating rotten cheese, did say,
‘Like Samson I my thousands slay.’”
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)