immortality by keeping their memory alive in the people. Homer’s The Iliad shows how the heroic code was ingrained in ancient Greek warriors. In many cases‚ the Greeks put this code of honor above their own lives. During a battle‚ Glaukos‚ a Trojan‚ and Diomedes‚ an Achaian‚ encounter one another in a space between the two armies. By chance Diomedes asks who his enemy is. The two men then realize that their fathers were friends. To keep the family friendship alive‚ the men share a handshake
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these great characteristics he possessed‚ one might question did this majestic man have any blemishes throughout the story at all. Could it be possible that if this man was indeed so perfect‚ then why was his voyage back to Ithaca after the Trojan War so prolonged over the years? Surely a man with qualities such as these should have no difficulty returning himself and his shipmates back to their dwellings. Unfortunately‚ Odysseus as well as his crew members had some flaws that are common
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argue that the most important theme is war. Other themes of human experience such as jealousy‚ honor‚ or pride are seen in the poem‚ but I think the main idea of the poem is anger or rage and the results that occur from it. Death is a recurring subject in the Iliad along with graphic descriptions. Every man knows he will die at some point especially when going into battle. For example‚ Sarpedon says to Glaucus‚ “Ah cousin‚ if only we could quit this war and count on living without age or death
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starkly beautiful part of the world we now call Greece were telling stories about a great war. 2. What are Homer’s great war stories?Iliad and the Odyssey 3. Homer’s stories can probably be traced to what and where? Historical struggles; Aegean sea to the sea of Marmara and Black sea. 4. Homer’s first epic poem and Iliad tells to story of ?Be Specific 10 year war fought outside troy. 5. Who was the Trojan War fought between? People of Troy and Allie’s of Greek Kings. Epic and Values 1. What are
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Homer’s Iliad begins during the final year of the Trojan War. One of the most significant themes promoted in the Iliad and the works of Homer has to do with the concept of honor. It has been observed over the years that during times of serious conflict in communities‚ certain goals and codes of behavior become unitarily desired and understood. Throughout time‚ the progression and development of mankind is evident in all areas including reactions to crises. Specifically in times of war‚ these goals and codes of behavior directly coincide with honor and
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Nhu Nguyen Period 6th Mythology Project PART TWO: Stories of Love and Adventure I. Cupid and Psyche 1. “Psyche excelled her sisters so greatly that beside them she seemed a very goddess consorting with mere mortals” (121). 2. Venus wants Cupid to use his power and make Psyche fall madly in love with the vilest and most despicable creature there is in the whole world (122). 3. Cupid fell in love with Psyche the moment they first met (122). 4. The Zephyr carried Psyche from the
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Achilles is a man who is greatly respected by his people. He is the leader of Myrmidons‚ the son of a goddess‚ and a prominent friend. He gets told is fate that during the war in Troy he will die. Throughout the Iliad‚ Homer builds Achilles’ personality and also portrays events that lead to extreme changes. Achilles is a hero because he shows bravery‚ he is also loyal to those he loves and he is sensitive‚ but also filled with courage‚ strength‚ and power. Achilles is someone who stands up for
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claim as his own from him‚ because Agamemnon had to return his. After Agamemnon makes his threats‚ Achilles is angered and distraught for he cares deeply about his wife Briseis‚ and because he cared so much he made the decision to not fight in the war and let his people die; All because of a girl. On page 43 Achilles is seen talking to his mother‚ Thetis‚ as he sulks in a pool of his own self pity. he cries to his mother about how
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sacker of cities. Laertes is his father‚ and he makes his home on Ithaca” (Homer 500-505). Homer’s work of historical fiction‚ The Odyssey‚ is the sequel to his earlier story The Iliad. The Odyssey follows Odysseus after the events of the 10 year Trojan war and his long journey home. He clashes with many monsters and it always seems that his pride gets the better of him. The quote above is Odysseus bragging to Polyphemus that he had blinded him‚ showing how prominent his ego is after clashing with
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she threw a golden apple in the middle of the floor . Hera‚ Athena‚ and Aphrodite all believed themselves to be the fairest and began fighting over the apple.Zeus couldn’t decide who‚ so he left his son Paris to decide. The king declared war‚ and it was the Trojan war to get revenge . Athena‚ who liked to meddle in lives just as Aphrodite did‚ gave Diomedes the power to see the immortals on the battlefield. She told him he should stay away from all the gods and goddess but he could stab Aphrodite. WHen
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