Heroes can be found throughout many mythologies including Greek, Shinto, and Mayan. According to Stephen L. Harris in Classical Mythology: Images & Insights, the hero is defined as the protector and preserver of society and enlarges human knowledge (287). Examples of heroes found in Greek mythologies include Heracles, Achilles, and Hector. These heroes introduce a specific pattern found in other heroic stories, such as the Mayan myth of the Hero Twins. Just as the Greek heroes follow a specific pattern to protect society and gain knowledge from the gods, the hero twins also follow this pattern while pursuing journeys to the unknown and restoring balance. Although the Greek and Mayan mythologies are from two different worlds they still share
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In the hour of the Trojan War, the men create relationships with one another where they have complete trust of each other. An example of this would be the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in The Iliad, by Homer (352). In the midst of the Trojan War, Achilles sends Patroclus into battle wearing his armor, and is defeated by the hand of Hector (392). Achilles is enraged by the death of Patroclus and seeks out to avenge his friends’ death by killing Hector and many more Trojan soldiers (392). The relationship in which Achilles and Patroclus share is an intense brotherly tie seen in most hero patterns. Achilles displays this intense brotherly connection when he is notified of Patroclus’ death, and promises to avenge his friends’ death by causing Hector great suffering (392). When Achilles returns to battle he is reminded of his own tragic fate, but stops at nothing to defeat Hector. The actions Achilles carries out to avenge Patroclus exemplifies the importance of their relationship and determines that their brotherly tie is needed to succeed in …show more content…
One and Seven Hunaphu are the first twins of their lineage, One Monkey and One Artisan are the brothers, and lastly Hunaphu and Xbalanque are the second pair of twins. One and Seven Hunaphu are the first to descend to Xibalba and are defeated by committing the same mistake and are punished equally for their crime towards the lords (56). One Monkey and One Artisan are the second pair of brothers who meet their demise equally by becoming monkeys for trying to eliminate the Hero Twins (Tedlock, 62). The last pair are the Hero Twins, which experience the same amount as the other in the long journey to return home. The repetition of pairs signifies the importance of brotherly ties to the Mayan community. The message these stories convey is the need for a brotherly connection that will help you survive. There are various battles occurring, but they all share the means of survival. In both, Greek and Mayan society the ability to survive any challenge, like returning from Xibalba or a battle in the Trojan War displays the amount of strength that is carried by these characters. This message of strength is passed down to generations of men in that society so that they may continue to succeed through their brotherly ties. Whether it be Mayan men preparing for battle, or Greek soldiers preparing for war, the bond they share determines the strength they carry for one
In the hour of the Trojan War, the men create relationships with one another where they have complete trust of each other. An example of this would be the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in The Iliad, by Homer (352). In the midst of the Trojan War, Achilles sends Patroclus into battle wearing his armor, and is defeated by the hand of Hector (392). Achilles is enraged by the death of Patroclus and seeks out to avenge his friends’ death by killing Hector and many more Trojan soldiers (392). The relationship in which Achilles and Patroclus share is an intense brotherly tie seen in most hero patterns. Achilles displays this intense brotherly connection when he is notified of Patroclus’ death, and promises to avenge his friends’ death by causing Hector great suffering (392). When Achilles returns to battle he is reminded of his own tragic fate, but stops at nothing to defeat Hector. The actions Achilles carries out to avenge Patroclus exemplifies the importance of their relationship and determines that their brotherly tie is needed to succeed in …show more content…
One and Seven Hunaphu are the first twins of their lineage, One Monkey and One Artisan are the brothers, and lastly Hunaphu and Xbalanque are the second pair of twins. One and Seven Hunaphu are the first to descend to Xibalba and are defeated by committing the same mistake and are punished equally for their crime towards the lords (56). One Monkey and One Artisan are the second pair of brothers who meet their demise equally by becoming monkeys for trying to eliminate the Hero Twins (Tedlock, 62). The last pair are the Hero Twins, which experience the same amount as the other in the long journey to return home. The repetition of pairs signifies the importance of brotherly ties to the Mayan community. The message these stories convey is the need for a brotherly connection that will help you survive. There are various battles occurring, but they all share the means of survival. In both, Greek and Mayan society the ability to survive any challenge, like returning from Xibalba or a battle in the Trojan War displays the amount of strength that is carried by these characters. This message of strength is passed down to generations of men in that society so that they may continue to succeed through their brotherly ties. Whether it be Mayan men preparing for battle, or Greek soldiers preparing for war, the bond they share determines the strength they carry for one