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=Peter Pan and Peter Pan Syndrome= Julie, Krista, Shannon, and Julia



=**__ The significance of Peter Pan’s name: __**= In Greek religion and mythology “Pan” stands for god of the wild, Shepherds and flocks, nature of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music, and companions of the nymphs. Pan was also considered the god of theatrical criticism.

=**__ Who was Pan in Greek mythology: __**= In Greek Mythology there was actually a mythic god named Pan. He was the son of Hermes a nd Penelope. He is mostly human in appearance but, with goat horns and goat feet. He is a fantastic musician and plays pipes. His name originates from the word “panic”. This is because he created noises in the woods at night that scared travelers. =**__ What is the Peter Pan Syndrome?: __**= Peter Pan Syndrome affects both genders, but is more prevalent among men. The definition of Peter Pan Syndrome “ people who do not want or feel unable to grow up, people with the body of an adult but the mind of a child. They don’t know how to or don’t want to stop being children and start being mothers or fathers” (Science Daily).

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=**__ Examples: __**= "I am Peter Pan in my heart"- Michael Jackson media type="youtube" key="jb9f5OBsy_g" width="560" height="315"

Stepbrothers- This movie is about 40-year old men that still live at home and don't want to be mature adults. They don't work and sit home, eat and do nothing all day.

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[|__www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Pan/pan.html__] Information regarding the god, Pan. __ [|__www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_(god)__] __ This link provides information about the god, Pan, and describes how he correlates to Peter Pan. [|__http://www.beaumontpsych.com/peter-pan-syndrome.htm__] This article goes in depth into what PPS really is and how men and women react to it. __ [|__http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070501112023.htm__] __ This link provides an article about the science of Peter Pan Syndrome and explains the symptoms of this syndrome.