The document discusses injury and disability in several biblical and mythological stories: - Jacob wrestles with a divine being and receives an injured hip/limp that leaves him disabled. This injury marks his transformation into Israel. - Achilles is known for his vulnerable heel that was his only weak point. - Oedipus's name means "swollen foot" and he was abandoned as a child because of a foot injury predicted by prophecy. - Pain and injury are common themes explored in many stories to represent the human condition and experiences of overcoming challenges.

1. ON THE DISABLED LIST Ya’akov, Achilles, Oedipus and the Significance of Injury in their Stories

2. “ SO . . . DO YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH WEAK ANKLES?” – Meg to Hercules in Hercules

7. The sites of Penuel and Mahanaim have been identified with two sites in north-central Jordan, Tulul Eddahab El-Gharbi and Tulul Eddahab El-Sharqi (the eastern and western hills of gold).

9. Ajax Carrying the Dead Achilles

10. Oedipus’ Name: “Swollen Foot” Oedipus and the Sphinx Oedipus being abandoned

19. YA’AKOV’S DESCENDENTS ARE STILL WALKING THE EARTH what do you have the strength to be?