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    Prometheus‚ the creator of mankind‚ and the snake in Genesis both purposely and wrongfully want to give the human race knowledge and wisdom. In the next paragraphs‚ I will discuss the characters qualities‚ how and why they decide to provide this knowledge‚ and‚ finally‚ both the positive and the negative consequences of doing so. When seen in context‚ Prometheus and the snake have very similar qualities. They are both extremely knowledgeable and wiser than the rest of mankind. Prometheus is known

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    Similies in the Iliad

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    Analysis of the Simile from the Iliad A passage will be extracted from the Iliad to analyze how the contents of passage are expressed and contain the similes. The selected passage describes the fight between Achilles and Hector. In fact‚ the scene tells how fierce Achilles chases after Hector. Furthermore‚ it describes how Hector gets frightened as facing his death by means of the similes: Hector looked up‚ saw him‚ started to tremble‚ nerve gone‚ he could hold his ground no longer‚ he left

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    The Iliad and Today

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    The characters portrayed in the Iliad are culturally similar to the people living in the United States today‚ but they are also different from us in several ways. The people that lived during the time of Homer had different ideas on many issues. The way they viewed things were somewhat different to how we view things today. This is to be expected because throughout history many events reshaped their views and beliefs. Events such as disasters‚ plagues‚ and wars occurred which brought about change

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    What is an Epic?

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    What Is Epic An epic (from the Ancient Greek adjective ἐπικός (epikos)‚ from ἔπος (epos) "word‚ story‚ poem"[1]) is a lengthy narrative poem‚ ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.[2] Oral poetry may qualify as an epic‚ and Albert Lord and Milman Parry have argued that classical epics were fundamentally an oral poetic form. Nonetheless‚ epics have been written down at least since the works of Virgil‚ Dante Alighieri

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    great flood that are described in‚ The Epic of Gilgamesh which is translated by N.K. Sandars and "The Story of the Flood" which is the King James version‚ both stories similarly. Many of the events of each story are very similar in ways and very different in some of them. From reading both stories I concluded that there was a huge flood that took place in that area of the world. Even though the way both stories describe the flood; The Epic of Gilgamesh is more imaginable. I say that because

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    Gilgamesh Origin

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    The study of The Epic of Gilgamesh is conducive to interpretation of origin‚ for in a character’s roots lies their motivations and compulsions. In Enkidu’s creation is revelation: he is not a mirror to Gilgamesh‚ but a superior foil of divine origin and mortal sustenance‚ a buffer between the gods and humanity. In observing the first few lines of the excerpt‚ it is obvious that Anu (the speaking god) asks for the making of a physical match for Gilgamesh’s capabilities; what is instead created is

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    gilgamesh and creon

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    the Ancient Civilization‚ two of them being Sophocles’ Antigone and the epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh tells the story of the careless king of Uruk‚ that is looking for immortality‚ who later becomes a wise and responsible king‚ and the other‚ Antigone‚ tells the story of the king of Thebes that is clouded by his own power‚ who loses everything important to him and is left with sorrow and guilt. Creon‚ from Antigone‚ and Gilgamesh are considered to be ruthless leaders. They rule their kingdoms both differently

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    The Iliad Script

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    in the late Bronze Age‚ throughout time‚ man has waged war. Some for power‚ some for glory ‚ some for honor and some for love … war has also noble reasons other than greed and foolish pride. And were here to present some highlights of Iliad‚ one of the greatest epic story‚ written by homer. Scene 2 : Helen and Paris Helen: ( she will stop brushing her hair in front of the mirror when she see Paris) Paris …. Paris: (he will continue to stare at her) You’re still beautiful and fairer Helen ( he will

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    The Development of the Epic

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    MASENO UNIVERSITY FACULTY: ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPT: LINGUISTICS LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE COURSE CODE: ALI 819 TASK: Trace the historical development of the Epic to date indicating the major turning points in its evolution.

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    Gilgamesh a Hero

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    The story of Gilgamesh‚ the King of Uruk who is two thirds god and one third human‚ is a interesting and intriguing piece of literature. The story tells of Gilgameshs’ strength‚ bravery‚ intelligence‚ looks‚ and loyalty making him a true model hero. It says that Gilgamesh was (pg.13)‚ "given a perfect body and endowed with beauty and courage and his beauty surpassed all others." Throughout the story he is constantly going into battle and going on long adventures to find answers that will better

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