Essay for The Odyssey Final Project The three instances in which the Greek warrior culture’s emphasis on Kleos ( immoral frame attained through glory) creates conflict for Odysseus throughout his journey is that the desire for glory is a good thing for Odysseus and Kleos. Another thing is that is could not be good for Odysseus’s friends and family but for Kleos. Another thing is that if it was not a good thing for Odysseus and for Kleos then I don’t think that Odysseus or Kleos would get to where
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Iliad Narrator: Homer was called the blind poet of Greece. Very little is known about him‚ but his transcended genius is vividly impressed upon his works. His country folks called him “the Poet”. His two epics‚ the Iliad and the Odyssey‚ were learned by heart‚ and wherever a Greek settled‚ he or she carried with him or her love for Homer. The Iliad and the Odyssey depict the complete life of the ancient Greeks in action. The Iliad showcases the passions found in and the cruelty of war. It is a
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on the faces of each character in this painting drew me in even more. I wanted to know more: Why? Who? What was about to happen? At first glance‚ it seemed as though the woman in the background‚ Clytemnestra the mother‚ is being disturbed. King Agamemnon‚ the man portrayed in the foreground‚ appears to be directing the soldier‚ Achilles‚ as he is about to strike. After reading the history behind the painting‚ I better understand the expressions shown and see how they enhance the story that David
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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‚ the main factor to be blamed
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Trojan War: Background Introduction: The Trojan War‚ which is dated from 1194-1184 B.C‚ is one of the most famous wars in the history of the world. The tactics used and the heroes involved in the Trojan War are probably the two biggest reasons why the war will always be remembered and studied. Achilles is at the center of the heroes that fought in the war‚ with the Trojan Horse being the controversial war tactic. However‚ the following few paragraphs will give some background information on
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The Trojan War was a lengthy war fought between the Trojans and the Greeks over a woman. A lot of blood was spilled. A lot of time was lost. A city was ruined. We have learned about the Trojan war from epic poems‚ myths‚ and the city of Troy itself. To begin with‚ myths have taught us that all started when Eris wasn’t invited to the weeding of Peleus and Thetis. She gave a golden apple to the fairest goddess. Of course‚ vanity and narcissism stepped in and the goddesses Aphrodite‚ Hera and Athena
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In the Oresteia‚ revenge is a major theme that can be seen throughout each of the tragedies. An example of this is when Clytemnestra kills her husband‚ Agamemnon‚ to avenge his crime of killing their daughter‚ Iphigenia. The timing of this murder is noteworthy because it occurs right after Agamemnon returns home from a great victory in Troy. The response that one might expect at this time from a queen who hasn’t seen her husband in years would be one that is joyful and happy to be reunited. The reason
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upon another. In many of the Greek based books‚ there was a lot of cheating going on. In the Hebrew Bible‚ there are severe punishments for cheating. In book I of The Iliad‚ Agamemnon had stated: "the daughter
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Fate is referred to the occurrence of an event that happen beyond one’s control in which is determined by a supernatural power. In The Iliad‚ Homer mentions fate quite often whether it be in regards to the characters’ lives‚ or the outcome of what happens when an action is done. As a result‚ the atmosphere of the epic itself then becomes altered and makes the poem more interesting. Although one may not have complete control over what life brings to them in the poem‚ they are able to influence what
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allowed them to suffer greatly before intervening Achilles… Told Phoenix he still won’t rejoin the fighting since he doesn’t need such honor because he’s already honored by the path Zeus ordained for him Told Phoenix to stop currying favor with Agamemnon since doing such a thing is degrading and asked him to spend the night because tomorrow they’ll decide whether to stay or to
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