Ajax Heroes

The ancient city of Troy, a legendary city in classical literature and Hollywood films alike, has been an attraction to visit for at least twenty-five centuries. Visitors such as Alexander the Great, who stopped at Troy in 334 BC while on route east to conquer Asia, came to Troy looking for the city immortalized in Homer's Iliad. Presently, archaeologists visit Hisarlik, a site in northwest Turkey, as it is believed to be the location of the ancient city. Alexander must have been puzzled when

Olympian Gods and Goddesses Esther M. Friesner stated that “Aphrodite had the beauty; Zeus had the thunderbolts. Everyone loved Aphrodite, but everyone listened to Zeus.” The Greek Gods and Goddesses each as equally important as the next however, different in the eyes of the people. The significance of the gods and goddesses has not only impacted Greece back then but the world now in many ways through religion and the lifestyle of people. The belief of the Greek gods and goddesses shaped a different

The Iliad is the story of hundreds of Ancient Greek heroes and kings seeking to take the fabled city of Troy. They embody the values that the Ancient Greeks valued. The charismatic Odysseus, the mighty Achilles, the wise Nestor, the royal Agamemnon all take part in the Iliad. The heroes pursue personal glory on the battlefield. Glory to them, is more valuable than their families, their lives, and form the very basis for their existence. The invincible Achilles, mightiest of the Achaeans, chooses

has occurred. In ancient Greece, Greek mythology began to emerge. Mythical narratives began to erupt for the purpose of giving an explanation to certain social, religious, and environmental phenomena. Greek chronicles included the gods/goddesses, heroes, and non-human creatures. Unlike Mythology, The Bible’s narratives are actual events that took place dating back to the beginning of time. The conception of The Holy Bible’s compilation started thousands of years ago in the land of Egypt. Initially

appointed his father to be the king of the Islands of the Blessed. While there, Cronus ruled over the spirits of the mortal people who had lived a moral and heroic life on earth. Some of the heroes that lived in Cronus's kingdom included the early heroes named Lycus, Alcmena, and Meadea. Other heroes were Achilles and Ajax, who fought in the Trojan War with the Greek people against the City of Troy. It was a pleasant place where Cronus spent much time peering over the fields that extended far and wide.

that occurred in the ancient world (Kyle 53). Homer’s heroes were the athletes, and were held to certain Greek values, they had to be an agathos and have arête in order to compete in sporting events

Opposites Attract?                     Julian Adame     A person 's response to hardships can reveal the true nature and characteristics of that person. In “The Odyssey” by Homer both Odysseus and Penelope each face their own hardships. Odysseus left his home for a ten year war and took another ten years to return home. Penelope after not knowing where her husband is, has had to deal with the suitors trying to win her over. They both use similar traits and characteristics to overcome their hardships

Mandy Kauppila Mr. Brakke AP Lit & Comp 6th hour 2 November 2012 The Character of Achilles Achilles is the main character in Homer’s The Iliad translated by Robert Fagles. The Iliad is the story of the battle of Troy, in which Greek heroes fight and die, with much interference from the various gods and goddesses. The story ends when Achilles gives Hector’s body back to King Priam and Hector is buried. Homer uses a number of different literary devices to illustrate Achilles’ character development

Written by the ancient Greek poet Homer, The Iliad tells an epic tale of the events surrounding the Trojan War and the siege of the city of Troy. The Iliad is considered one of the most renowned and loved stories in history. Homer masterfully constructed a tale surrounding the Trojan War, created scenes of gory battles, and delved into themes of glory, fate, and mortality. He portrayed complex characters showcasing their arête and displaying other heroic characteristics admired by ancient Greece

The first person in The Iliad that can be considered god-like is Trojan prince Hector. He is also a commander on the Trojan side, and he truly the greatest Trojan warrior. The character of this Trojan hero is dynamic and changes throughout the book. At the beginning of the book he acts like a great warrior should. He is the most brave out of all the Trojans. Hector leads his army and never fails. In the later part of the book we see Hector as a brave warrior but we are also introduced to his other