Ancient Hero Homer’s epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey created a classical setting for Greek Heroes. The poems are full of battles‚ peril and adventures that allow the heroic characters be courageous. The heroes face a barrage of arrows with out flinching and are merciless enough to kill many men with out regret. The heroic characters battle for love‚ duty‚ and to protect there homes and families. A hero is defined in Greek mythology as a person of divine ancestry who has courage‚ strength and
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Agamemnon because he rudely refused to return his war prize‚ Chryseis‚ to her father Chryses‚ who is a priest of Apollo‚ and Chryses prays to Apollo that he would shoot and infect the Greeks with a plague so that they would die and suffer. Another time anger becomes very important to the Iliad is when Agamemnon agrees to give Chryseis back to her father‚ but at the cost of Achilles’ war prize‚ Briseis‚ being given to him as retribution for the loss of his war prize. This indiscretion caused Achilles to
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In Homer’s book‚ The Iliad‚ epic similes are used throughout the book‚ by exploring one of these similes‚ Homer reveals ‚in the simile‚ that men of war can transform into an animal and take on their characteristics. Homer uses the epic simile to reveal how men of war are akin to a predator attacking its prey. In the epic simile‚ as Homer describes Aeantes and Little Ajax as lions‚ he uses the word “seize” as another way to say pounce. That these Achaeans have taken on the form of a predator‚ the
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known for his persuasive speech and for his wisdom and comprehension. Odysseus saved the people of Greece in the Trojan War and helped them to emerge victorious. In this mythology‚ the war between the Trojans and the Greeks took place when Paris‚ who was the Trojan prince‚ kidnapped Helen. Helen was the wife of Menelaus of Sparta. Menelaus demanded the return of his wife Helen but the Trojans refused‚ Menelaus then convinced his brother Agamemnin to fight Troy by leading the army. Ulysses (latanized
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The Illiad Book 1: Summary: The Iliad begins with the Trojan War already in progress. Greek audiences would have been familiar with the background of the story‚ and here a brief summary of events is necessary to help the reader to put these events in context. It is important to remember that these stories had a life outside of Homer: he did not invent his characters or the main events of the epic. He did make key choices regarding which events and characters were to be emphasized and reinterpreted
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greatest heroes in the war between the Greeks and Trojans. Achilles was a special warrior because he could only be killed if he was wounded in his
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The Trojan army was slightly stronger than the Greek army. They had the god Ares‚ god of war‚ supporting them against the Greeks. At the same time‚ the Trojans had godlike warriors such as Hector and Aeneas. On the other hand‚ the Greeks had Athena‚ goddess of wisdom‚ to support them against the Trojans. Despite these facts‚ the Greeks‚ in the end‚ won the Trojan War‚ because of strategy. Therefore‚ it can be said that wisdom is superior to strength. Though Polyphemus is stronger than Odysseus‚ Odysseus
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The myths provide entertainment to us‚ students. Three myths that show entertainment are: Odysseus’ adventure to Circe’s realm‚ The Trojan Horse‚ and Twelve Labors of Hercules. It is clear that Mythology in fact is not pointless‚ yet it’s purpose is to entertain us. Odysseus’ adventure to Circe’s realm is a perfect myth that shows entertainment. After the Trojan war Odysseus and his crew docked on an island not knowing it was the home of Circe‚ a magical sorceress. Circe then took some of Odysseus’
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In The Iliad‚ Homer portrays Odysseus as a wise‚ adept soldier. Throughout the novel‚ one can see his cunning ability and his understanding of his environment. He is respected by all‚ Achaeans and Trojans‚ for his eloquence and poise. Another great soldier‚ Diomedes is a strong and fearless warrior. After Achilles leaves the battlefield‚ his strength is unmatched and everyone recognizes his dominance. These men are two of the best Achaean warriors‚ honored by all. In Book 10‚ Diomedes selects Odysseus
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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 story of love and heroism. The Odyssey speaks of great adventures. These are great epics‚ studies of men and women of the time and the way of life and ideal of a great civilization that has vanished but is still wonderfully alive in people’s
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