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    The Epic of Gilgamesh

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh The story of Gilgamesh was one of the world’s first literary works but most importantly the very first epic. “An epic or heroic poem is a long narrative poem‚ on a serious subject [that was] written in a grand or elevated style‚ centered on a larger-than-life hero” (Lynch). Because it was only recited orally for many centuries it was forgotten and vanished until “it was recorded at Sumer in the late third millennium B.C.E” (Fiero 19). The story of Gilgamesh is about an arrogant

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    King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: An Epic Hero for Modern Times In about 1470‚ Thomas Malory finished Morte d’ Arthur‚ the first of the many legends written about King Arthur. Even in modern times‚ King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are a favorite subject in movies‚ books‚ and plays. Often times this is so because the Medieval Period in general‚ and King Arthur in particular‚ have an air of mystery‚ romance‚ fantasy‚ and adventure that are popular themes in all times

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    A Hint of Odysseus' Pride

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    A Hint of Odysseus’ Pride There was a discussion on Thursday February 13‚ 2014 about the outburst Odysseus had in book eight. There was proposed an excellent question‚ asking the class whether or not they believed Odysseus had the right to be arrogant‚ more specifically‚ was his arrogance justified and also a smart thing for him to do. The arrogance this was talking about was when the Phaeacian man named Broadsea challenged Odysseus‚ and his response seemed to be one of anger and conceit and possibly

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh

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    There are many vices and virtues displayed in the Epic of Gilgamesh. The Epic of Gilgamesh is a tale from ancient Babylon. Its hero‚ Gilgamesh the king of Uruk‚ is two-thirds god and one-third man. Throughout the epic‚ which consists of three stories‚ the character of Gilgamesh is developed. This is accomplished by changing the vices he possesses at the start of the epic‚ and replacing them with virtues he receives by its completion. “A virtue is a quality of righteousness‚ goodness‚ or moral

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    during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed” Bob Riley. Odysseus is an epic hero during hard times he always finds a way out of trouble. He uses many epic hero traits including leadership‚ superhuman strength‚ and wisdom. First of all odysseus has many epic hero traits but‚ one of his more important ones are leardership. When they are on the land of the lotus eaters the locals offer them lotus. When the crew became forgetful of there homeland odysseus states “all hands aboard; come

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    Epic Of Beowulf

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    Epic Poetry of Beowulf Although it is often viewed as the model Anglo-Saxon literary work and as a foundation of modern literature‚ Beowulf has an odd history that complicates both its historical and its recognized place in English literature. By the time the story of Beowulf was composed by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet (in around 700 a.d.) much of its material had been in movement in the oral native for many years. Many elements of Beowulf date back to the period of the migration of the Anglo-Saxons

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    Epilogue To Odysseus

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    hear “Odysseus Odysseus You Are Wise.” ‚“You Are Smart.” I thought to myself‚ Oh‚ how flattering. I wonder what the song will sound like if they are this nice already. Odysseus you are smart you are wise please be mine I heard one say. They kept badgering me and they were just so sweet and I couldn’t resist. I kept fighting and fighting till I couldn’t fight no more. I shouted. “JIM! Take me out of this

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    Challenges Of Odysseus

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    separation‚ and financial stability. Theses obstacles will be hard to overcome‚ however‚ I believe I can persevere through them the same way odysseus did. I’m want attend college at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Being accepted into college is a big part of my journey‚ because if i don’t get accepted it may alter my career path. Odysseus had the same problem‚ because he

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    Odysseus Character Traits

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    Odysseus’ Personality Over His Journey Why do epics fascinate people and captivate them? Is it because the story‚ the adventure‚ or maybe the humor. Humans may never know‚ but here’s the rundown on Odysseus from The Odyssey by Homer. In this epic poem the hero Odysseus is sent from his home to fight the Trojan War. On the return the Gods put him through many trials and tribulations until he gets home. When‚ as Homer narrated to listeners‚ his home itself was besieged by traitors attempting to steal

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    The Cyclops And Odysseus

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    The Cyclops In the section of the Cyclops‚ Odysseus and his men stop to rest on an island inhabited by the Cyclops‚ Polyphemus. The crew discovered the Cyclops’s cave and decided to stay‚ not knowing it was Polyphemus’s cave. When the Cyclops returned to his cave Odysseus expects Polyphemus to present him with gifts or else Zeus will rain his wrath upon Polyphemus. Consequently‚ Polyphemus becomes angered‚ snaches two of Odesseus’s men and devours them for dinner. The cyclops rolls

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