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Can Odysseus be considered an Epic Hero? Odysseus is considered an epic hero because he demonstrates braveness. In the poem Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus proves he is an epic hero. Odysseus is an epic hero because he helps protect his crew and is loyal to everyone. Odysseus is an epic hero because he has the quality of Hubris, excessive pride. Odysseus displays excessive hubris throughout the entire story. He cares a lot about his ego and will do anything to demonstrate how “amazing” he is. When…

1. I've chosen the constellation Sagittarius (“The Archer”), because it's my zodic sign. It's placed between Scorpius and Ophiuchus to the west and Capricornus to the east. It also lies in the direction of the center of our Milky Way galaxy, and being in such a dense part of the sky is packed with many interesting astronomical objects worth observing. 2. The constellation I've chosen, Sagittarius, represents the centaur Chiron. Most centaurs were seen as bestial, after all, they were half…

In Homer’s The Iliad, Achilles portrays the concept of a devastating hero. Throughout many of his experiences in the Trojan War, his heroic qualities are shown through his actions. Similar to Achilles, in Plato’s The Trial and Death of Socrates, Socrates shows plenty of heroic characteristics. Through his trial and unfortunate death, Socrates expresses that his commitment to his society is genuine and real. Both Socrates and Achilles have characteristics that stray from the accepted standards of…

Everyone has their own definition of justice, and it can be affected by many factors: surroundings, how one was raised, religious beliefs, social media, and society. Someone who lived during the seventeen-hundreds could have a different definition of justice compared to someone alive today. How one finds justice could also depend on the current issues during their lifetime. In the biblical times, people sought justice against unfair rulers and for religious freedom. Instead of turning towards…

Epitome of a Warlord The Odyssey The common definition of a hero is a person admired and glorified for their outstanding achievements and noble qualities. On the contrary, a warlord is a leader capable showing military, economic, and political power with the aid of loyal armed forces. If one were to apply these descriptions to Odysseus, the main protagonist of Homer’s The Odyssey, they would would find that he fits the description of a warlord instead of a hero. With the descriptions of these…

Odysseus vs Yoda Do you think that Yoda and Odysseus are heroes? A hero is a person who unshackles someone else, even if they are going to get hurt. Odysseus from the Odyssey is a hero because he is talented, strong, and brave. Yoda from Origami Yoda is a hero because he is wise, kind, and strong. There are three reasons why Odysseus is a hero from The Odyssey. To begin, Odysseus is talented. According to the text “And without bothering to remove his cloak, Odysseus picked up the discus…

Even though people may think that Odysseus is one of the main heroes in time, it's obvious that Moana is the real hero. From being a fearless sailor leaving her home as she knew it to saving her whole island from a near disaster we all can tell that Moana is one of the main heroes in history. Meanwhile the so called hero Odysseus is the main liability for the loss of hundreds of sailors and crew members and deserting his family back in Ithaca just to go to war. Some may claim that Odysseus is…

After being lost at sea longing for home for ten years, Odysseus ends up in the alluring kingdom of Phaeacia. From Homer’s depiction of Phaeacia it seems to be a paradise; however, Odysseus is able to resist its temptations because of his persistent determination to see his homeland of Ithaca. One of the biggest temptations is sensually described by Homer: “Here luxuriant trees are always in their prime, pomegranates and pears, and apples glowing red, succulent figs and olives swelling sleek and…

How do you treat guests at your house? Hospitality is important to the ancient greeks because often gods and goddess would disguise themselves as humans to see how the greeks would treat them. Today we aren't usually hospitable to strangers who randomly show up at our houses.In “The Odyssey”, Homer makes it so people who aren't hospitable die or get injured. Homer shows the importance of Xenia in ancient Greece by making it an deciding factor in an characters fate like the suitors and the…

Section A Question 3: Why would the Greeks have a hero such as Heracles, in your opinion? I think that the Greeks would have a hero like Heracles for a few different reason. The first reason would be to encourage young men going off to war. I feel like Heracles really embodied the ideas of what it means to be a hero. When Heracles is off adventuring and doing the labors that he is burdened with, his personally and his morals grow with each task completed. I feel like this tells young men that…