ILIADGuangying Tang 2013/7/25 Prof. Jason EdwardCLAS 170 | The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter‚ traditionally attributed to Homer. Set during the Trojan War‚ the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek states. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war‚ the Iliad mentions or alludes to many of the Greek legends about the siege‚ and it describes many distinctive characters‚ include Achilles‚ known as the “Greek
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The Iliad is the quintessential epic. It is full with gods‚ goddesses‚ heroes‚ war‚ honor‚ glory‚ and the like. However‚ for just short while near the very conclusion Homer avoids all of those epic qualities. The banquet scene in Book XXIV is the most touching‚ the most "human" scene in the entire poem . In the midst of the dreadful gulf of war and anger there occurs an intimate moment between two men who ironically have much in common below the surface. Priam‚ old and fragile‚ makes his way
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The Iliad Greek Mythology is dominated by numerous heroes‚ all with unique super-human qualities. The purpose of every story is to demonstrate each character’s remarkable “gift.” Some of the qualities represented by these colorful characters include caution‚ confidence‚ kindness‚ strength‚ and courage. Combining Odysseus’ wisdom‚ Achilles’ intimidation factor‚ and Hector’s bravery‚ would result in the ultimate warrior who would surpass the best of Homer’s creations. Among Homer’s enviable
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The Iliad The Iliad is an epic poem about the war between the Trojans and the Greeks. The poem admires the obligation that binds families together as noble‚ but it also respects the pursuit of glory. To fight in war is to prove one’s honor and integrity‚ but to not fight would display fear. The most powerful warriors were Hector and Achilles. Both men were given the title of heroes and displayed great power‚ skills and courage. But the values of Hector and Achilles proved to be different from
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9/11/12 The Iliad “Sing‚ goddess‚ the anger of Peleus son Achilles and it’s devastation which put pains thousandfold upon the Achains‚ hurled in their multitudes to the house of Hades strong souls of heroes‚ but gave their bodies to be in the delicate feasting of dogs‚ of all birds‚ and the will of Zeus was accomplished since that time when first there stood in division of conflict Atreus’ son the lord of men and brilliant Achilles.” The easiest way to remember text is to set it
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Acquisitiveness of the Trojan War In almost all instances of war the cause has been related to greed‚ or the gaining of land and possessions. Greed is presented in the very first book of Homer’s “The Iliad.” It isn’t displayed by the cowards‚ but the “heroes” of the war such as Agamemnon‚ Achilles‚ and Pandarus. The entire cause of the Trojan War is the result of the greedy and cowardly behavior of Paris. There are many factors that had sparked the war‚ including the interference of the gods; however
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interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry? Has this changed from the beginning of the class? Please respond to two of your classmates postings. Main posts I really learned lot of things from this class. Also‚ it has been helped me learn more things in the industry in the hospitality tourism‚ and leisure industry. I have gained some knowledge of the opportunities of career in the industry and I also gained some the skills from the hospitality‚ tourism‚ and leisure industry
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the Hellenes (Greeks)‚ Danaans (Δαναοί)‚ and Argives (Ἀργεĩοι). Agamemnon — King of Mycenae‚ leader of the Greeks. Achilles — Leader of the Myrmidons‚ half-divine war hero. Odysseus — King of Ithaca‚ the wiliest Greek commander and hero of the Odyssey. Ajax the Greater — son of Telamon‚ with Diomedes‚ he is second to Achilles in martial prowess. Menelaus — King of Sparta‚ husband of Helen and brother of Agamemnon. Diomedes — son of Tydeus‚ King of Argos. Ajax the Lesser — son of Oileus‚ often
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Hospitality is the relationship between the guest and the host‚ or the act or practice of being hospitable. This includes the reception and entertainment of guests‚ visitors‚ or strangers. Hospitality may also refer to good caring. By metonymy the Latin word ’Hospital’ means a guest-chamber‚ guest’s lodging‚ and an inn. Hospes is thus the root for the English words host (where the p was dropped for convenience of pronunciation) hospitality‚ hospice‚ hostel and hotel. In India hospitality is based
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Title: Study the Challenges of Information Technology on Sustainable Hospitality Industry Supervised By: Muhammad Zafar Saeed Prepared By: Students Name Reg. no Waseem Ahmed 1211-934 Batch # (ADHM) 33 Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management Acknowledgements The researcher is deeply grateful to God Almighty first and also to our parents for their utmost support. We would also like to express our gratitude to the following people who gave generously of their time and advice to
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