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The Greek gods and goddesses are strange beings capable of great acts of kindness or hatred. They are all different in their own ways, none more so than Athena and Ares. Their differences are everything from the fact that Ares is the god of war and Athena is the god of wisdom. Ares enjoys chaos, whereas Athena generally enjoys peace Ares would rather settle a dispute with fighting, whereas Athena would rather settle one through force of will. With Ares if you are around him he is always…

The Book Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was written by Rudyard Kipling has a character named Rikki-tikki, He’s Brave, protective, smart . The Book was originally published in 1898. It was illustrated by William Henry Drake. The story is about a muskrat that was washed away by a flood in india, to a bungalow that an english man lived in. First off, Rikki-tikki’s Brave he went into the hole with Nagina when it was very risky. Rikki-Tikki risked his life for the humans by battling Nag and Nagina. He is brave…

during a brawl consisting of Achilles and Hector where Achilles finds a new wrath and purpose for war, this new found drive of Achilles comes alive because of the effects of the Battlefield. The…

I can’t believe that I have only lost once and it was to Athena. I tried so hard to win the city of Athens but she had to give them and olive tree I mean come on salty water is a lot better. That stupid Cecrops, king of Athens, had no idea what a good gift is. Oh you haven’t herd? Well let me tell you. So the people of Athens were finishing up their city. So king Cecrops says, “My people now we must decide which of the gods we will offer our worship to who among the deities of Olympus will we…

Different cultures have different beliefs and myths. However, many of these cultures have supreme beings that share the same purpose though they are from separate countries and beliefs. Many of the same gods have the same traits, but others vary. Ares, Odin, and Agni are great examples of that. Ares, the Greek god of war, shares many qualities with the Hindu god, Agni, and the Norse god, Odin, though they also have deviations in the roles they play. Ares is the god of war in Greek mythology. He…

Beowulf and Achilles both dealt with supernatural creature, although Beowulf comfort with them directly for most of the story; whereas, Achilles dealt with them indirectly, with the exception of his mother, Thetis. However, Beowulf knew he was dealing with supernatural beings, which he recognized as demons of Hell, and Achilles knew and believed in the various gods, so a similarity between the two was that they both knew they were dealing with supernatural beings. Beowulf and Achilles use their…

aggressiveness and violent behavior present in an individual when seeking for revenge. For instance, in The Iliad, upon hearing Patroclus’ death and the disrespect his body received, Achilles is driven by retaliation to avenge his companion and kill Hector. Achilles portrays this behavior in Book 22, after Hector has begged Achilles to spare his life, “‘Beg no more, you fawning dog—begging me by my parents! Would to god my rage, my fury would drive me now to hack your flesh away and eat you…

What are the Gods and Godesses role in these epics? There are so many gods in Greek mythology that it can become very confusing, but each one have there own special attributes that make them unique and each one have a different role specifically in the epic. The Greek society in the Iliad placed a lot of emphasis on the gods to the extent that the success of the warriors and kings during the wars depended more on the role played by the gods and goddesses. It's because of these superhuman…

Being a hero is much different than possessing heroic qualities. A hero is a person that has been noted for their courage and noble achievements. In some minds, it could also be a musician, a family member, or a soldier. Being heroic, however, means to have characteristics of a hero. A person who risks their life to protect our freedom or even an ordinary man or woman that remains unselfish in a time of tragedy can become a hero. To become a hero, you would need to act selfless and courageous…

He protected and retrieved the body of Patroclus when he saw the struggle between the Trojans and Achaeans for it. He knew the importance of the corpse not only to Achilles, but also to the spirit of Patroclus, because any person that died without a proper funeral would be left wandering the Earth for the rest of their existence. Menelaus did not need to protect his body, but his heroic qualities compelled him to.…