As of page 148 the level of verisimilitude in this epic is in a bit of a middle state. In some cases the reality is in a low state, that is pretty easy to point out due the constant use of gods to advance the story and events. Zeus, Athena, Apollo, or Hera are always influencing people or events within the story. “Hear me, lord of the silver bow who set your power about Chryse and Killa the sacrosanct, who are lord in strength over Tenedos, Smintheus, if ever it pleased your heart that I built your temple, if ever it pleased you that I burned all the rich thigh pieces of bulls, of goats, then bring to pass this wish I pray for: let your arrows make the Danaans pay for my tears shed.” (Pg. 2) They are referenced to as Holy and Almighty however
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Even though I have no idea ho to pronounce half of them it adds incredible depth. “Peneleos, Leitus, Arcesilaus, Prothoenor, and Clonius were captains of the Boeotians. These were they that dwelt in Hyria and rocky Aulis, and who held Schoenus, Scolus, and the highlands of Eteonus, with Thespeia, Graia, and the fair city of Mycalessus. They also held Harma, Eilesium, and Erythrae; and they had Eleon, Hyle, and Peteon; Ocalea and the strong fortress of Medeon; Copae, Eutresis, and Thisbe the haunt of doves; Coronea, and the pastures of Haliartus; Plataea and Glisas; the fortress of Thebes the less; holy Onchestus with its famous grove of Neptune; Arne …show more content…
From these there came fifty ships, and in each there were a hundred and twenty young men of the Boeotians.” (Pg 39). Every single character who’s name is mentioned has their story told on who their father was where they hail from, and who made their armor. This adds immense reality to the story to the but it is like listening to the bad storyteller in the group who over explains everything. Though it is important and adds extreme weight to the story it can get extremely annoying at times. Sometimes I hate how many names I have to wade through to get to the
Even though I have no idea ho to pronounce half of them it adds incredible depth. “Peneleos, Leitus, Arcesilaus, Prothoenor, and Clonius were captains of the Boeotians. These were they that dwelt in Hyria and rocky Aulis, and who held Schoenus, Scolus, and the highlands of Eteonus, with Thespeia, Graia, and the fair city of Mycalessus. They also held Harma, Eilesium, and Erythrae; and they had Eleon, Hyle, and Peteon; Ocalea and the strong fortress of Medeon; Copae, Eutresis, and Thisbe the haunt of doves; Coronea, and the pastures of Haliartus; Plataea and Glisas; the fortress of Thebes the less; holy Onchestus with its famous grove of Neptune; Arne …show more content…
From these there came fifty ships, and in each there were a hundred and twenty young men of the Boeotians.” (Pg 39). Every single character who’s name is mentioned has their story told on who their father was where they hail from, and who made their armor. This adds immense reality to the story to the but it is like listening to the bad storyteller in the group who over explains everything. Though it is important and adds extreme weight to the story it can get extremely annoying at times. Sometimes I hate how many names I have to wade through to get to the