Priam

Often in antiquity, many Greek authors used their writing to convey certain messages or teachings that they would want their readers to know. It wasn’t uncommon for them to use emotional and physical characteristics of characters to convey either a metaphorical or a literal teaching in their story. In the Iliad, Homer uses the characteristics strength, pride, and courage to teach many lessons on certain values that has changed and improved my life. In the novel, Homer uses prominent…

Aristotle’s work, Nicomachean Ethics, has influenced modern philosophy as it is considered by many philosophers to be the quintessential collection of ethical theories. Within this work, Aristotle discusses ethical questions pertaining to happiness, the Greek term known as Eudaimonia. Throughout Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle presents his argument on conceptions and conceptual restrictions of happiness. The main three conceptions, life of gratification, a political life, and life of contemplation…

Historians have always found the fine line between narrative as myth or history problematic, an issue that Herodotus, one of the great ancient Greek historians, attempts to deal with by rationalizing myth, so as to still incorporate it into his accounts, and actively distinguishing myth from history. Rationalization boils myth down into its most fundamental components, supporting the argument that myth is simply history spun out of proportion or misremembered by exposing myth’s basis in real…

I was often annoyed when the soldiers would argue in the midst of a battle. I would think to myself, ‘This is a BATTLE, just throw your spear!’. I believe Patroclus is the one to reprimand Meriones because Patroclus is cool-headed and wise beyond his years. He came as Achilles’ companion, and was there to help him overcome his anger. He may be a weaker fighter than his friend, however, he is a stronger person because he is wise enough to ignore words and put his faith in actions. Save the air in…

Dowden’s review of Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis is highly critical and denounces the credibility of psychoanalysis. In Dowden’s book, he critiques various theories and lists both pros and cons of them. His subjective opinions towards Freud’s psychoanalysis is by regarding it as being obsolete and a weak explanation for myths. However, Dowden overlooks the potential of psychoanalysis and the evidence that makes it plausible to understand myths. Sigmund Freud is considered the father of modern…

were baptized , although there were no punishments unlike the other circles of hell. Dante meets the great poets Homer [known as the author of the book, ”The Iliad”], Horace, Ovid, and Lucan. Furthermore, they also met the warriors Hector, son of Priam (Richards 175), Julius Caesar, a military leader (Sayre 242) and Aeneas, warrior of the Trojan (Richards 132), which are characters from Homer’s The Iliad. Meanwhile, they also met the philosophers Hippocrates, Plato (Sayre 203-4) and Socrates…

Virgil, Vergil, or Publius Vergilius Maro was a Roman poet. He was best known for writing the poem epic “Aeneid.” “Virgil was regarded by the Romans as their greatest poet, an estimation that subsequent generations have upheld.” [1] Virgil fame mostly surrounded by his unfinished poem Aeneid. He was born/lived the peasant stock life. His inspiration and love for the Italian countryside and the people of Italy helped shaped his poetry. Virgil was well educated in his knowledge for Greek and Roman…

Greek and Jewish society have been the basis for the development of modern Western civilization. Although certain aspects of each society were similar (ex. The quest for intellectual development), the diverging foci of both societies, the Judaic emphasis on spiritual needs/cleansing versus the Hellenic prioritization of physical desires (ex. Revenge), affected not only societal and religious practices, but also the interpretation of heroism in each culture (spirit versus flesh). Generally, Greek…

armor. iv) Thetis asks Hephaestus to forge new armor for Achilles. Iris implores Achilles to rescue Patroclus’ body. Achilles slaughters Trojans and battles the river god Xanthus. v) Achilles fights and kills Hector, then degrades the latter’s corpse. Priam convinces Achilles to surrender Hector’s body. vi) Achilles dies in battle at the Scaean Gate, just before the capitulation of…

I think this shows an interesting contrast between Adrestus and Menelaus. Adrestus was willing to be dishonorable and pay his way to safety, and was pleading with Menelaus, who may have been the worst person to plead with. The dishonorment of Menelaus was the cause of the war, and Menelaus was the King of Sparta, a nation of warriors who would rather fight to the death rather than surrender or beg like Adrestus. (73 words). I think this shows yet again an important theme in the story, or maybe…