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Patrojan Atrides To A Lion Analysis
This quote is about the Trojan Atrides defending the corpse of Patroclus. It is a great example of Homeric simile. It comparing Atrides to a lion. For this illustration I drew the events represented in the simile. These event are much simpler and clearer that the chaos described in the literal part.

This quote is about Achilles while he is experiencing Aristeia. It is yet another example pf epic simile. This time I drew the figurative representation. The drawing itself is a simple picture of fire in a gorge. I used Homers brilliant description, but in the form of a drawing instead of elaborate writing.

This quote is about Achilles charging the Trojan army. It is also a Homeric simile comparing Achilles to a eagle. I attempted

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