Homer

Although Homer may be credited as one of the greatest poets of the ancient world, with his works being read all around the world, there are practically no definite facts about his life. When he was born. Where he was born. When he died. All answers to these questions are merely guess work and speculation, and often contradict each other. For example, may have been born around 1200 BC, because this fits the time period of the Trojan war which is what his works are about. Many other scholars…

In the epic, The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus develops from being fearful of the Cyclopes to hardly being afraid of them at all as he spends time trying to survive when they are trapped by Polyphemus the Cyclops who is eating his men. First, at the beginning when the Cyclops had devoured two men from Odysseus’ crew, the crew then “Cried aloud, lifting… [their] hands to Zeus, powerless, looking on at this, appalled” (9). It is clear that Odysseus is terrified of the Cyclops. He is unable to do…

It may seem difficult to draw similarities to ancient Greek champions to the war heroes of modern day, but they have more in common than one may think. For example, recent medal of honor winner, Captain Florent A. Groberg, prevented the deaths of all of his company except for four misfortunate souls. When a suicide bomber was walking toward his company, Groberg acted fast by running head first into the bomber to push him away from his fellow soldiers. He suffered major injuries and was in…

The Odyssey “I see destruction for ship and crew. Thought you survive alone(780/645-646).” This is one of the main plots in the Odyssey, by Homer. The Odyssey is about an epic hero named Odysseus, king of Ithaca, tries to get back home after the Trojan war, but it takes twenty years to get back to his palace because of Poseidon, the sea god. Poseidon is mad at Odysseus for not giving thanks for shutting up a suitor. In the story, Odysseus uses his cunningness, smartness, Intelligence…

In the Odyssey, an epic Greek poem by Homer, translated by Robert Fitzgerald, Odysseus chooses mortality over immortality which allows him to become famous again and journey home to his family, after being shipwrecked and trapped for years on Kalypso’s island. Within the text, a number of Greek terms provide symbolism and give the reader a greater understanding to how Odysseus travels home. Two significantly interconnected Greek words that provide a deeper understanding of the text and…

Zachary Lovell Professor Baker English 2 Honors December 6, 2017 Homer The creator of Greek Mythology In Ancient Greece, many wonderfully talented and intelligent people have been created and shaped to become what they are known as now but, of all the people to come out of Greece, the most famous of all was Homer. Homer has an unknown history and little known early life which has had many historians scrambling to know. Homer however, has many great achievements that are noteworthy including…

One of these people that represent a hero is, Odysseus from The Odyssey. The Odyssey is one of Greeks most famous epic poems that was written by Homer, a well known Greek poet. Homer used a collection of 24 books to write about the great Odysseus’s journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. On his journey home, he encounters many obstacles: escaping a cyclops, encountering gods and goddesses, and fighting suitors. Throughout the story, Odysseus has multiple moments of heroism. In book 9, (The…

The Odyssey, by Homer, is an epic poem about a hero named Odysseus who is trying to get back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. He endures an incredible exhibition and conquers many trials along the way, all to return home to his family, yet it is still controversial whether or not he is a suitable epic hero. In order to be considered an epic hero in ancient Greek times, one must possess five important qualities. They are: strength, courage, leadership, craftiness, and devotion to home and…

taking his armour. Enraged, Achilles seeks revenge for his friend and slaughters Hector. Through his actions and inner thoughts, Achilles, become what he hates- a dishonourable warrior rather than the hero of the Greeks. The epic poem Iliad by Homer portrays the battle of the Greeks and the Trojans. These sides do not like one another…

How are the Odyssey’s themes applicable today even though the culture at the time it was written is so separated from the culture of the 21st century? The Odyssey is one of two ancient Greek poems written by Homer. Written in the 15th century, the way The Odyssey portrays women and their values greatly differs from the way society views women today. In “The Great Rooted Bed,” Eurycleia, the nurse of Penelope rushes up to Penelope’s quarters to tell her that Odysseus has returned home. As much as…