Un-linear in fashion, the narrative is halted by excerpts of myth, which inform the reader of just one of Odysseus countless feats. As told by the bard Demodokos, the inner tales of “the quarrel between Odysseus and Achilleus son of Peleus”(8.75) and “the love between Aries and lovely-Aphrodite”(8.267) are symbolically significant, and draws a parallel with the outer story.…
Chaucer is very descriptive of the characters in both stories. He describes Theseus as noble, wise and chivalrous. He says, "He was such a conqueror that greater was there not beneath the…
In the “Sound of Thunder” the author uses foreshadowing to show the outcome of Eckels decision. It foreshadows the consequences of messing with things you aren’t supposed to mess with.…
There once was king named Acrisius, who lived in a magnificent mansion. Acrisius had a beautiful daughter named Danae. There was a man named Apollo, and he had a oracle, that told Acrisius that there would come a day when Danae’s son would kill him. Acrisius was afraid so he locked her in a bronze tower so that she would never get married or have children. Danae became very sad over the years, until one faithful day, a bright light came through the window that was in the bronze tower. A man appeared holding a thunderbolt in his hand, Danae knew it was the god Zeus. Zeus said “I have seen your empty heart, and I wish to make you my wife, if you agree I can turn this place into a beautiful garden.” As she agreed the terrible bronze tower turned into a beautiful garden. One day Acrisius saw a light coming from the window. He tore down one of the walls and when he entered, he saw Danae smiling and holding a baby boy in his hands. This baby was called Perseus.…
Oedipus the King and The Odyssey share many similarities. The most important and significant similarity is that both epic poems are involved in a conflict when we first encounter the poems. In The Odyssey, we learn that the main character, Odysseus, has been held captive by the nymph Calypso for twenty years. We also learn that Odysseus had finished (and won) fighting a war against the city of Troy and has been held captive by Calypso ever since. During this time, Odysseus' son and wife, whom Odysseus left behind to fight in the war, have been patiently waiting for Odysseus' return to his palace in Ithaca in which Odysseus is king. Telemachus, Odysseus' son, has grown into a young man and he's constantly battling Suitors from destroying and wasting his father's wealth while looking to…
In many stories, it is obvious that some heroes face more difficult challenges than others. In the book “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton, Odysseus has a more difficult time being the hero than Theseus. Although Theseus and Odysseus have difficult time being the hero, Theseus practically displays the life of a hero as somewhat simple. During the myths “Theseus” and “The Adventures of Odysseus”, the protagonists show that the life of a hero is difficult because one must be determined and never give up. Theseus and Odysseus also demonstrate that to be a hero, one must be willing to risk everything. In the book “Mythology”, Edith Hamilton proves that it is difficult to be a hero.…
Theseus is a epic hero because of his quest when he got sent to kill the minotaur. The minoans lived on the island of Crete. One day Prince Theseus was tired of the Minotaur so he set off to kill him. His father begged him not to go but he went anyways. The boat had two sails, a white sail to signify that he…
Odysseus is an epic hero because of all the challenging obstacles he had to overcome. He is strong and brave by never giving up, but rather determined to fulfill his accomplishments as a young and adventurous man. Odysseus was also very cunning, knowing how to create and form the ideal way to sabotage the Trojans. Such a bold hero and great father that seeks to win the 10 year war with the Trojans and succeeds. Although, weaknesses lye in every man as a human necessity and even this 'Hero' has one.…
Pericles was the leader of Athens and was born in 495 BC and died in 429 BC. His father, Xanthippus was a political leader and military commander for Athens who grew up in the family of the Alcmaeonids. His mother, Agariste provided Pericles with political value and a religious background. Growing up Pericles was very bright, his family was wealthy which meant he had access to the best teachers in the whole of Athens. This meant he was able to fully pursue his education. As a young man, Pericles used much of his wealth to support the arts, at school he studied politics, ethics, philosophy and music. He learnt music from the masters of the time, Damo or Phyhocleides and was considered to be the first politician to have such a great influence…
When looking throughout ancient mythology, each story has unique characteristics that make them their own. By looking deep into the myth, and analyzing its qualities, society can get a greater grasp of what the author was trying to portray through each God. One myth in particular is the journey of Odysseus as he traveled from the city of Troy, to his homeland in Ithaca. This story represents various interpretations such as gender sexuality, nature myth theory, and rationalism.…
Perseus, is an Olympian god/human. He was remembered for many things, but is remembered for decapitating the head of Medusa. Medusa was the "bad guy" and because Perseus killed her, he is considered a true hero. However, Perseus has done many other hero quality things, such as saving Andromeda. He was a great man…
Life standed on the sea is very grueling and risky. Only a few are able to face the…
Theseus would be a hero today because he saves the people of Athens, from the Minotaur. He stands bravely with a sword gripped in his hands, ready to battle the beast. “With a grunt, the beast charges directly into Theseus’s sword, which sliced through its neck”. After Theseus had killed the Minotaur he knew his people were safe. “The Minotaur bellows, utters a fearful moan, and then a gasp of death”.…
The ancient world literature is filled with epic tales of heroes and gods who go on perilous adventures to foreign lands and encounter many mythical beings along the way. These adventures usually teach a lesson or give insight as to the culture of the area and time period in which it was written. The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid are all similar epics in their adventures and their lessons. Throughout the literary works of the ancient world there are many reoccurring motifs such as: the role of the gods, the role of suffering, and the roll of fate.…
Theseus showed many personal qualities throughout his story and journey. Firstly, one quality Theseus possesses is bravery. For example, when he went to Crete with 13 others and, while he was there, he volunteered to go in first into the labyrinth and slay the minotaur. Since he was very strong, he had the capability to do so and save all the others lives. Therefore, he risked his life and was willing to give up his life in order to help and save the…