Bloom) negotiate peace between Troy and Sparta. Paris has fallen in love with Helen (Diane Kruger)‚ the wife of king Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson)‚ and smuggles her to Troy with him. Infuriated‚ Menelaus vows revenge. Menelaus approaches his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox)‚ a king who has conquered every army of Greece‚ and now commands them. Agamemnon‚ who has wanted to conquer Troy for years (which would give him control of the Aegean Sea)‚ uses this as a justification to invade Troy. General Nestor (John
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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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Book 1: The Rage of Achilles Book 2: The Great Gathering of Armies Book 3: Helen Reviews the Champions Book 4: The Truce Erupts in War Book 5: Diomodes Fights the Gods Book 6: Hector Returns to Troy Book 7: Ajax Duels in Hector Book 8: The Tide of Battle Turns Book 9: The Embassy to Achilles Book 10: Marauding Through the Night Book 11: Agamemnon’s Day of Glory Book 12: The Trojans Storm the Rampart Book 13: Battling for the Ships Book 14: Hera Outflanks Zeus Book 15:
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Helen of Troy In Greek mythology‚ Helen of Troy‚ also known as Helen of Sparta‚ was the daughter of Zeus and Leda‚ and was a sister of Castor‚ Pollux‚ and Clytemnestra. In Greek myths‚ she was considered the most beautiful woman in the world. By marriage she was Queen of Laconia‚ a province within Homeric Greece‚ the wife of King Menelaus. Her abduction by Paris‚ Prince of Troy‚ brought about the Trojan War. Elements of her putative biography come from classical authors such as Aristophanes‚ Cicero
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cannot see any good portion of character development. The larger story is literally involved with the rise and fall of people around her. She even displayed very little emotions and was sort of unaffected by the war outcome. Still I like her Helen of Troy‚ or Helen or Sparta‚ one of the most controversial female characters in literature‚ has been the literary and mythic symbol of beauty and illicit love. She was the most beautiful woman in Greece best known for being the cause of the Trojan War. A wholewar
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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‚ the main factor to be blamed for the war is greed. On the way to Troy‚ the Achaeans fought many smaller battles‚ raiding towns and
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The Battle Between Egoism and Altruism in The Iliad Being that I am a recovering addict‚ I have been looking at my actions more in depth and have come to the realization that all of my actions had a motive to them I believe. I was acting on egoism rather than altruism. Altruism is defined as the unselfish concern of the welfare of others while egoism is defined as the belief that self-interest is the motive for all human conduct. Upon doing my fourth step inventory‚ I was able to see how
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In book II of the Aeneid‚ Virgil depicts the fall of Troy as Aeneas tells his tale. Aeneas begins his story as the Greeks have constructed a giant horse. This was clearly an indication for the end of the war as there were no sign of the Greeks. However‚ this was a malicious trick by the Greeks as soldiers were in the hollow belly of the horse. At night‚ when the Trojans had fallen asleep‚ the Greek soldiers hidden in the horse came out‚ opened the gates‚ and gave the signal to the main army. Consequently
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HELEN OF TROY In Greek mythology‚ Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman in the world. A daughter of the god Zeus*‚ she is best known for the part she played in causing the Trojan War*‚ a story told by Homer in the Iliad] and the Odyssey]. Some scholars suggest that Helen was also a very ancient goddess associated with trees and birds. Birth and Early Life. Some myths say that Helen’s mother was Leda‚ the wife of King Tyndareus of Sparta*. Others name Nemesis‚ the goddess of revenge‚ as her
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War has existed throughout History. Some men fight for power‚ some for glory‚ some for honor‚ and some for love. Troy is a movie inspired by Homer¡¯s epic tale ¡°The Iliad¡±. It tells the story of two worlds that go to war for honor and power. Both sides are in pursuit of glory‚ but love turns out to deceive their hopes and aspirations (as with Paris and Achilles)‚ causing a nation burnt to the ground and the death of an invincible warrior. Although the story has been manipulated in many aspects
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