Essays on Greek Mythology

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An Explanation and Justification of The Problems of Odysseus in The Odyssey

3 pages / 1416 words

The oral tradition is the oldest and most archaic manner of human discourse. The Odyssey of Homer is an example of a literary work that emphasizes the importance of such oral tradition. In it, the hero, Odysseus, is faced with the tasks of detailing, through...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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The Symbolic Meaning of The Bed and The Scepter in The Odyssey and The Iliad

2 pages / 1032 words

In his epic poems, Homer often chooses commonplace objects to symbolically encompass many themes of the story. In The Iliad, a golden nail-studded scepter embodies the major themes of the epic, and the marriage bed of Odysseus and Penelope serves the same role in The...

Iliad The Odyssey

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A Study of Odysseus and Recognition

3 pages / 1454 words

Which scenes of the Odyssey between Odysseus’ return to Ithaca and his slaughter of the Suitors show Homer at his best as a story teller.’ (Books 14-24) Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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From Greeks to The Outside World: The Experience of Odysseus's Journey

2 pages / 1023 words

The nature of a civilized society or person, rather than an uncivilized one, depends on perspective. Mores that one culture holds dear potentially offend others. Wise travelers remain aware of location before flashing a casual thumbs up or blowing their noses in public–although commonplace in...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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A Study of The Friendship Between Odysseus and Athena

3 pages / 1471 words

The characters in Homer’s The Odyssey are forever at the mercy of the Gods, those immortals who live in the heights of Mount Olympus, and who, on occasion, walk the lands of earth. Throughout the epic poem the main characters are visited quite often at...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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Analysis of Odysseus' Storytelling in The Odyssey

2 pages / 1157 words

One of the most valued skills one can possess is the art of storytelling. Man can express himself through means of song, art, dance, and poetry—but he must have a story to express himself. After the Trojan War ended, Odysseus journeys home facing various obstacles...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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Female Characters Subverted by Men in The Odyssey

2 pages / 1101 words

The portrayal of women in classical Greek literature is varied but points towards underlying attitudes regarding their status. Within The Odyssey there are countless representations of women with different motives and personalities, but these female characters are always subverted by men. Perhaps the most vivid...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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Different Morals in The Odyssey, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and Orpheus and Eurydice

4 pages / 2076 words

The moral message of a piece of literature reflects the culture which the author belongs to. The three pieces of work here progress in chronological order. The Epic of Gilgamesh is from the early days of human civilization, by the ancient Mesopotamian city-state Uruk. Homer’s...

Epic of Gilgamesh The Odyssey

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Odysseus' Journey Across Time from Dante and Tennyson's Perspective

6 pages / 2998 words

“Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay Of that man skilled in all ways of contending, The wanderer,...

Odysseus The Odyssey

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Odysseus and Gawain: Quest Narratives and The Concept of Guilt

3 pages / 1445 words

In the first chapter of his novel, How to Read Literature like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster discusses the idea of a quest narrative. “They [protagonists] go because of the stated task, mistakenly believing that it is their real mission. We know, however, that their...

Odysseus Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

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Achaeans of Homer as a Society with a Certain Set of Values

3 pages / 1572 words

“Rage: Sing, Goddess, Achilles’ rage, / Black and murderous, that cost the Greeks / Incalculable pain, pitched countless souls / Of heroes into Hades’ dark, / And left their bodies to rot as feasts / For dogs and birds” (1.1-6) This opening line of The...

Iliad

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The Failure of Agamemnon's Embassy in The Illiad

3 pages / 1565 words

Throughout the Iliad, conflict commonly arise between characters regardless of whether they are allies, close friends, or enemies; many of these conflicts arise due to issues involving pride, power, glory, and honor. In Book Nine of the Iliad, Agamemnon’s embassy utilizes logos and ethos in...

Iliad

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The Role of Human Excellence in The Iliad by Homer

2 pages / 1236 words

Introduction Human government and military seldom see eye to eye, no matter how vital each is to the other. Homer’s Iliad illustrates such a struggle quite well in its capture of the tension between political authority and military force, most notably the tension perceived between...

Iliad

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The Issues of Gods and The Fate in The Iliad

5 pages / 2567 words

Considering divinity, destiny, and the existence of free will is not a concept that is exclusive to Greek Literature; in fact, whenever there are predetermined, all-powerful entities that guide the actions of lesser beings, it is quite natural to question the agency of those being...

Iliad

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The Role of The Book Five in The Iliad by Homer

3 pages / 1451 words

Homer’s Iliad tells the tale of how Achilleus, the all-powerful warrior of the Achaian army, turned the tides of the Trojan War following a dispute with Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae. While this story does not serve as a telling of the commencement or conclusion...

Iliad

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Literary Concept of The Simile Applied to The Iliad

2 pages / 810 words

Many authors employ the device of the simile, but Homer fully adopts the concept, immersing many provoking, multi-layered similes into even the most ordinary of battle scenes in the Iliad. This technique both breaks up the ponderous pace of warfare and allows insight to the...

Iliad

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The Role of Hiketeia in The Illiad

2 pages / 1181 words

Hiketeia is a ritual supplication in which an individual embraces the knees of another in solicitation of a favor or errand. The use of hiketeia in The Iliad establishes a nature of authority in characters of power, including Zeus and Achilles, by demonstrating and creating...

Iliad

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A Tragedy of Humanity Based on Hector's Character

6 pages / 2881 words

The Iliad celebrates the heroics of some of the most famous Greek heroes, yet perhaps the most memorable character to appear in the epic poem is the Trojan warrior Hector. Throughout the poem, we get the impression that Homer treats Hector as a unique character...

Iliad

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Gender Roles in The Medieval and Ancient Greek Literature

4 pages / 2024 words

Literature is one of the best ways to understand a culture. Through literature, in fact, it is possible to analyze the customs and traditions of a specific society and to comprehend its way of life. While the Homeric poems, for instance, offer a description of...

Iliad