Provide significant details about the author (120-1): HomerThe author, Homer, is said to be from Inonia taking occupation as an oral bard. He is allegorically blind, or he does not have enough acumen.
Style\5 conventions (121) - The five conventions are invocation, In media res, epic similes, metrical similes, and stock epithets. Invocations are a demand of help from a muse or deity. Also, an in media res is something that starts in the middle; this applies to the Iliad since it is written ten years ofter the Trojan war started. Plus, an epic simile is a simile that compares something in great length ,while a metrical simile is not as lengthy as an epic simile. Finally, a stock epithet is an expressive word that is used on an object or person.
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Historical(Greeks)- One of the many historical things about the Greeks is the decline of Athens and the rise of Greece.
Philosophical\3 Philosophers- The Greeks “Golden Age” was based on philosophy and three of the main philosophers were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. One of Socrates basic philosophies was the Socratic method ,where two people are conversing and asking analytical questions. While Plato’s philosophies were that there was an inkling with the soul, state, and cosmos and went into further to conduct research. Also, Aristottle had an uncanny philosophy which was there were two things the world balnced on two things. Those two things are matter without form and vice versa.
Identify the genre (103-113): ______Epic_______
How does this work fit into the genre?The genre; a structure of literature that is organized; is a poem and it fits into the epic since it has a climax and ending point and so
Focus on the descriptions of the palaces of Nestor and Menelaus. Find quotations that describe their virtues:
Throughout this passage, I believe that Mark was trying to teach us two different lessons. In the beginning of the passage, the message that is portrayed is that we should pay more attention to the word of God rather than other rules or traditions that we know of. We are taught so many different rules and life lessons over time that we are expected to follow, but in the end, it is most important that we always rely on God’s example to lead us through life. We also need to make sure that we are practicing what we preach and actually doing what God would want us to do, and not just speaking of it. This example is shown to us in the passage through this quote “This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me” (Mark 7:6).
Many forms of popular culture today are inspired by themes, characters, and other references in various types of classical literature. John Denver's song 'Calypso'; is about the relationship between men and women, and he bases this comparison on the relationship between Kalypso and Odysseus in Homer's the Odyssey. In 'Calypso'; Denver portrays women in general as being superior to men by using the beautiful and enchanting goddess, Kalypso, from Homer's epic. John Denver encompasses all women in his song by providing Kalypso as a universal symbol. Along with the relationship between Odysseus and Kalypso and men and women, there are other interpreted allusions from the Odyssey to Kalypso's song.
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“Thinking before acting is wisdom, but acting before thinking is regret. (PictureQuotes.com)” This quote relates directly to the main character in The Odyssey, Odysseus, who is trying to get home to his wife and son who are being bombarded by suitors to take her hand in marriage, unknowing of the return of Odysseus. As Odysseus journeys home with his crew, they overcome many obstacles with the help of his leadership and the mythological greek gods, yet lose many crew members along the way. Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus endangers many people including people he does not even know. As much as people may say that Odysseus was a great leader, there is more evidence that he puts his crew in danger absent-mindedly, risks his family to get revenge, and deals with his problematic people in cruel and idiotic ways, proving he is not, in fact, a morally good man.
Homer's great literary classic, The Odyssey, represents and illustrates many emotional and mental values. All of these values can be classified under three different main themes that are constant throughout the epic tale. These themes are: A boy's struggle to be a man, a king's struggle to reclaim his kingdom, and a man's struggle to return home. As one reads this book it will become more and more evident to them that a man's struggle to get home is the most important theme throughout Homer's adventure.
Traditions and customs make a group of people different from others. For example many families have different traditions when it comes to holidays, like fireworks for the 4th of July or making turkey for thanksgiving. All these types of traditions are important in daily life. In The Odyssey by Homer, many examples of Greece customs and
Using divine intervention details, epic similes, and descriptive epithets, Homer the author of The Odyssey, in Book VI elaborates on the idea that the Gods hand out fortune and pain to mortals, primarily seen through the help Odysseus received in his successful odyssey home. The power of the Greek Gods and Goddess’ is limitless as their powers are supernatural and can control the fate of mortals.
In the Hebrew Bible and The Odyssey there are heroic figures that play an important role through out each of the books. These heroic figures from the Bible and The Odyssey have many similarities and differences that reflect the different cultures they are from. These heroes are called upon by greater beings, such as gods, to complete difficult journeys and or tasks that the god has made them destined to complete. Each of these legendary heroes demonstrates a particular culture’s needs. Through these journeys and or tasks they are forced to overcome challenging obstacles and make sacrifices.
Throughout vast journeys of many heroes, no other hero had a more complex journey than Odysseus. This journey is called The Odyssey, written by Homer. It is an epic poem or story told of a hero name Odysseus on a 20-year voyage trying to get back home from the Trojan War. The great epic poem known as The Odyssey and attributed to Homer was probably first written down around the eighth century BC, but the origins of the ancient story in myth, legend, and folklore and art appear to be much older. Greek Epic Hero When you think about Greek Epic heroes, Odysseus will most likely come to mind. Odysseus is the main character in Homer's poem "The Odyssey." "The Odyssey" is a narrative poem that describes Odysseus' adventures
An epic is an extensive narrative poem celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. There are several main characteristics that make up an epic as a literary genre. First is that, it contains an epic hero, its hero searches for immortality (but doesn't find it physically, only through fame), it delivers an historical message, it is a long poem that tells a story, and the gods or other supernatural beings are interested and involved. The Epic of Gilgamesh is classified as an epic because it fits all the characteristics of an epic as a literary genre.
This short essay will identify five traditional epic characteristics that are evident in both the Iliad and the Odyssey.
It is important to keep reading, “The Odyssey.” Even though it is 2800, years old, students still need to learn about it. It is important to continue studying “The Odyssey” because is it a moral story, the historical significance is important, and it is essential to study other culture’s mythology.
There are two main periods in Greece history, Hellenic and Hellenistic period. They have some similarities but they are significantly different. Many people believe that the Classical era is the most impressive due to the success in literature, science, philosophy and architecture, which does not mean that the Ancient Greece is less significant. While in Hellenic era they saw rising and falling of the polis in Hellenistic era it was more about war and fighting for among the prevailing dynasties. The thing that they have in common is that they were consistent in discovering new philosophies and science also decreasing the role of gods.
An epic is an extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. The main characteristics of an epic as a literary genre is that it is a long poem that tells a story, it contains an epic hero, its hero searches for immortality (but doesn't find it physically, only through fame), gods or other supernatural beings are interested and involved, and it delivers an historical message. The Epic of Gilgamesh is classified as an epic because it fits all the characteristics of an epic as a literary genre.