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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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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helped the Greeks win the Trojan War. She had to be smart to be able to get the trojan horse in the town.”(291‚
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inaccuracies. Troy retells the story of a war started by the Greek gods. Although the movie focuses more on the war and not so much on the Greek gods we still know why the war is started. The movie takes place in 1250 B.C.E. during the Bronze Age. After Paris‚ a Trojan prince‚ convinces Helen‚ the Queen of Sparta‚ to leave her husband Menelaus and come back with him to Troy a war is started. When Menelaus finds out his wife has been taken by Trojans he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get
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