From Vergil 's Georgics, Book I ( Trans

The Poem claims Antaeus “cannot be weaned” off of the earth. This demonstrates that humankind and the earth are inseparable, humanity must be connected to the earth to survive. At the top of the house I depicted Atlas supporting the roof. This serves as an allusion to Atlas’ role in Greek mythology supporting the heavens. In addition Atlas represents the importance of supporting the earth to ensure it is capable of supporting the human race. The importance of protecting the earth is reinforced by Heaney’s statement that those who “[seek] the golden apples and Atlas… must wrestle” Antaeus first. Antaeus serves to protect the abundance of resources on earth, preventing their exploitation. Humans play a large role in ensuring the longevity of earth. In the same way a house must be maintained to ensure it serves as an adequate shelter, the earth must be supported. Near Atlas I chose to depict a pair of trees with golden apples. These apples represent the vast quantity of natural resources on earth. The poem claims Antaeus is “nurtured in every artery” of earth. Arteries serve to transport nutrients in the human body, thus this passage represents the wealth of natural resources provided to

Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey translated by Robert Fagles completely illustrate Odysseus’s journey home after The Trojan War. Separated into twenty-four different books, the poem describes the hardships Odysseus faces and how he overcomes obstacles. Though this poem is composed for listeners and may seem incomprehensible, Homer includes a plethora of literary devices to help audiences better understand, follow, and enjoy the context of The Odyssey. Throughout this poem instances of epic simile, foreshadowing, epithet, and xenia are included to help the poem flow.

In both Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid, the heroes make the dauntless adventure into the underworld. Both of theses visits occur around the middle of the stories, and they bring information about the lives of heroes ' loved ones. The heroes also get very important information from these loved ones; information that they require to continue on their journeys. However these are not the only things that are similar about the heroes visits. The influence of the Homeric writings of the Iliad and the Odyssey on Virgil’s writings is clear - especially in Book VI of the Aeneid. Throughout this paper we will talk about the similarities that occur throughout the two poems, and how the two authors beliefs shine through. These beliefs are two very different views on the idea of death. Homer’s Iliad depicts death as something that is something souls do not enjoy. Whereas Virgil’s Aeneid depict it more as a final rest for souls – something that relieves them of the troubles of life.

Not only do these poems share differences through the speakers childhood, but also through the tones of the works.

Hesiod’s gods lost their carelessness and gaiety of the Homeric gods, became the moral forces, severe guardians of order and justice, born of Zeus. The role of gods according to Hesiod belongs not only the Olympian gods with human form, like Zeus or Apollo, but the Earth, Sky, Star, Wind, Fight, Lies, Victory, Wisdom, violence, etc. Zeus as for Hesiod is not just carrier of the power, as Uranus and Kronus, but also the embodiment of a long-awaited order, keeper and guardian of ethics. The desire to have a better life and a constant feeling of dissatisfaction are natural for people, and the gods tend, on the contrary, to complicate people’s lives and create new difficulties. Thus, the Hesiod’s style of poetry is close to Homer’s one, but because of the general didactic orientation Hesiod’s poetry is almost out of bright Homeric metaphors, similes and epithets.

Looking at the different structures and forms used in both poems, they contrast the difference between one speaker being confused, and not knowing what’s happening, to a very loosely structured ballad.

Hejduk’s article “Jupiter’s Aeneid: Fama and Imperium” challenges readers of the Roman epic to rethink how they interpreted the god Jupiter and his motivation, through the poem. She claims that while Jupiter is regarded by both readers and characters within the epic as an optimistic benign god, his intentions tell us otherwise. He is only interested in power and honor. Hejduk breaks her article into three sections to present this argument. The first section being the longest and most detailed, while the third being the most concise. She first analyzes Jupiter’s words directly from The Aeneid. In this section, she uses direct quotes from the god in the original Latin, and then walks the reader step by step through her analysis and translation of his speech. In the second part, she goes away from the literal translation of Jupiter’s words, and goes to the meaning of them. She looks at the motivation behind his words. In this section, she relies

Both of the poems have similar themes throughout their poems as well. Although they are expressed differently they both share a theme dealing with time moving by quickly and to live a life with no regrets.

In Homer’s Iliad, sleep–albeit a seemingly simple verb–is a multifaceted concept that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of humanity within various characters of the epic poem. On one hand, sleep is viewed as something to be avoided, a weakness bound to result in destructive consequences. On the other hand, sleep is a tool that provides restoration and gives one a respite from their reality, whether it be temporarily or permanently. Together, the two features of sleep portray the humanity of a breadth of characters, ranging from the fully mortal Diomedes to the the all-powerful Zeus. In the end, it is clear to the readers that although the central figures within the poem constantly strive to perform at an “immortal” level, the mortal element of sleep consistently arises, humanizing the Homeric characters of the Iliad and glorifying the human experience.

While reading this poem, the reader can identify many archetypes. There are the heroes, the villains, the wise teachers and many more. Numerous themes and ideas are portrayed throughout this poem, it is the basis of which all other books model themselves after. “The Odyssey” was written by Homer in 720 BC, known as the Bronze Age. It is an Epic that tells the story of a father, Odysseus, who goes through many trials and adventures In order to be reunited with his Wife Penelope, and Son Telemachus.

Guilt is a theme that occurs in both poems as the individual feels remorseful for what they’ve done.

Virgil’s The Aeneid is a Latin epic poem that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who travelled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. The poem details the journey of Aeneas and his men after they are forced to flee burning Troy and as they wander the seas in search of land suitable to found a new Troy. Throughout the many books, the Trojans suffer through the Trojan War, the loss of their home, fierce storms, horrible monsters, and the wrath of the gods. A major theme of The Aeneid is human suffering as the characters in the poem experience the full front of despair and pain.

Ithaka was the island kingdom of Odysseus, a hero who had a ten year voyage home after the Trojan War. This poem can be compared to the life of a graduating senior, setting out to begin a new adventure in life. There are a plethora of challenges that a hero, must face to prove himself. As you set out looking for an adventure you too will spot the challenges. One way to form of comparing the poem to the lives of others is using a metaphor.

Therefore we have two poems which are deliberately changing their structure from the norm in order to create effect. However, these effects have totally different intentions, which lead to the end of the similarities and the first of many differences between the two poems.

When I first read the poem I realized that the style of writing is very different from the style of writing today in this era, it was also a little bit confusing due to the wording. “Aeneid” was written in an era where there were major political and social transitions in Rome. The republic had fallen and there was war, this severely falteredRome. The main theme of the poem is expressed through the life of symbolic hero of Rome who conquers all his obstacles relying on fate for his livelihood in spite the challenges that the gods out him through. Aeneus leads the Trojans to war against the Trojans, this war is triggered by a marriage dispute. This war leads to the demise of many people including king Evander, his sons and friends “Thus, weeping while he spoke, he took his way, Where, new in death, lamented Pallas lay”. Overall this book is about mourning war victims and seeking of a truce by Drances.