The Trojan Women

The poem, The Odyssey by Homer is about a man named Odysseus, who travels a exhausting 20 year journey back to his home on Ithaca after leading his army in the Trojan War. Throughout his journey, the story conveys many significant ideas like a hero's journey, strategic thinking, Xenia, hubris, the role of the gods, and role of men and women that help develop the story. However, there are two ideas that are illustrated the most; the role of the gods and Xenia. The role of the gods in the story…

Thetis by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (Getlein, 2016). This painting was inspired from Homer’s Iliad, “The Greek epic of the Trojan War (Getlein, 2016).” Without knowing what it really means you can tell more or less what is happening based off of the artists creativity. From first sight, you can see A man sitting in a throne which depicts royalty. There are two women looking at the man in an almost lustful perspective. There is also an eagle sitting close to the man which might represent the…

of his grave with the following epitaph: Here lies Phaethon, Charioteer of his father’s horses. They bolted and brought him low; but high were his spirit and daring.” (book 2 line 325) The Great Achilles as well will forever be remembered from The Trojan war, though he died, the story of the mighty hero is…

through the hero’s journey that temptation can be hard to overcome, but once you do it will help you in the long run, through the scenes with the Sirens, Aeolus and Circe. Odysseus is a true epic hero, who is trying to get home after fighting in the Trojan War, has to face many adversities and overcome impulses and enticement in order to get home. Although how you overcome the temptation matters, not letting greed consume you, and being vigilant in your mental fight also play into helping you…

He did not go on a voyage to find new land but, he went on a quest to go home. Coming back from the Trojan War, Athena and Poseidon turn against the Greeks because of the action of a Greek warriors actions against Cassandra in Athena’s temple. This results in storms and other problems against the Greeks along the way home. This resulted in Odysseus and…

How the World and Mankind Were Created 76-93 Zeus *Anger *Fury *Powerful *Leader of all *Father of Athena *Siblings, Hestia, Hades , Hera , Poseidon and Demeter *Parents are Cronus and Rhea Man vs. Man Zeus vs. Crocus This myth shows the importance of being honest no matter the outcome. I feel that it is important because fate is an inescapable force. The power of fate. The Greeks gods felt that everything that surrounded them or occurred was a result of this force. They believed that…

In the Iliad, we are introduced to many great warriors, kings, women, and gods. Of all these characters, Achilles is the greatest and most complex figure to appear in the story. He was the most physically capable Greek at the time and feared all across the Aegean. On the other hand, he is plagued with numerous character flaws that may prevent readers from recognizing him as a true hero. Despite these flaws, Achilles manages to retain the attention and interest of the reader. Throughout the…

Odysseus, a household name thanks to English class in high school. Students spend weeks analyzing his character and journey. Learning that Odysseus fits all the characteristics of the classic hero; strength, courage, nobility and his most distinguishing strait, intelligence. Many view Odysseus as the hero of the Odyssey but there is another character that has the same traits as Odysseus and that is Penelope, his wife. She is often forgotten in the shadow of her husband even though she is…

King Agamemnon’s return to Argos and his vengeful demise at the hands of his wife Clytemnestra (referred to as Cly). Cly is the Queen of Argos, daughter of KIng Tyndareus, wife of King Agamemnon (referred to as Aga) and sister of Helen. During the Trojan War, while Aga was gone, Cly played the role of a regent. Cly also acts as the antagonist; killing Agamemnon and Cassandra. Cly’s motivation to kill Mycenae’s king is rooted in Agamemnon’s sacrifice of their daughter Iphigenia, her affair with…

Odysseus endured many different people while visiting various stops when returning home from the Trojan War. These adventures are what make up the majority of the beginning of The Odyssey. It took him a great amount of time to return home to his wife and son. For the majority of this time away from home after the war, he was held on Calypso 's island where she idolized Odysseus. He was kept here for seven years. Odysseus and Calypso had a very intimate relationship, where it is believed he even…