prideful and vain. Little did they know this pride would inevitably cause the Trojan War. It all started when the goddess of discord threw a golden apple with the words “for the fairest” inscribed upon it to Hera‚ Athena‚ and Aphrodite. Since each of them thought they were they were the most beautiful‚ they needed some one to judge their beauty. But Zeus was too smart to agree to this so he told them to ask Paris‚ a handsome Trojan prince. The goddesses desperately wanted the golden apple‚ so each of them
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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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they were courageous and were better fighters in war than other ordinary men. The trade of battle was a way of life to the Greeks back in Homer’s time. Children were raised to become great servicemen to their country‚ and warriors lived to fight for and defend their nation with pride and valor. The heroic code was a strict morality that dealt with matters relating to honor and integrity in battle. Seeing as the code was focused around honor during war‚ it was taken very seriously by the Greeks of Homer’s
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she won‚ at the choice of Trojan prince Paris‚ at the cost of bribery‚ by giving Paris Helen. However‚ Helen was already married‚ and not looking for another‚ or an additional man into her life. This event‚ of course led to a major turning point in Greek and Trojan relations‚ causing strife between the two nations. The importance of Aphrodite is that she caused the trouble between the Trojans and the Greeks‚ all over one bribe. The significance of her role in the Trojan War is legendary‚ even just
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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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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 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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Responsible‚ Crafty‚ and Bold the three words that describe Odysseus. The readers of his adventure learn that he is intelligent and always has a plan. In “The Odyssey”‚ Odysseus is seen preparing‚ Leading the win at Troy‚ and fearing nothing. His amazing skills show his heroism in the poem. Odysseus is a hero because of his leadership‚ bravery‚ and his planning. Odysseus is a hero because of his leadership. Odysseus led his men out of the Cyclopes cave and chose to go home instead of being immortal
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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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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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