Theban kings in Greek mythology

Book 1 of the Iliad, Achilles and Agamemnon appear to be fighting over who should surrender their war spoils for the good of the Achaean war effort. King Agamemnon is frustrated that he was told to give up his kidnapped woman rather than Achilles, the greater warrior. Homer casts Achilles in the light of the besieging hero and Agamemnon as the greedy king who cares more for wealth and honor than his men’s lives. As the book progresses and insults traded, Homer switches sides as Achilles removes…

Albert Einstein says that a man is defined by values rather than his success. Odysseus has many victories but he follows his morals religiously and does not break them regardless of desperation. Odysseus’s expedition was a treacherous trek that seemed near impossible. Odysseus had many opponents. One of them was Polyphemus (cyclops), the son of Poseidon, who trapped Odysseus and his crew in his cave. Another opponent Odysseus encountered was Calypso (nymph) who imprisoned Odysseus on the island…

Oedipus the King has remained a contentiously debated literary work for a multitude of reasons. Arguably, the most important debate encompassing this work relates to the relationship between how individuals exercise free-will and how fate, and sometimes the Gods, influence their actions and their lives. In an article of literary criticism, entitled Tampering With the Future: Apollo 's Prophecy in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex by Christopher Nassaar, Nassaar focuses on how Oedipus fulfilled Apollo 's…

Widely known as the God of the sea and earthquakes Poseidon was not one to disrespect. As one of the major 3 Gods, Poseidon had a vast amount of power and influence especially when it came down to control. Stubborn-headed and with all of his glorious power, he always wanted more so he ended up challenging multiple Gods for valuable possessions or land. This usually ended up with him losing and then trying to take over another aspect but Poseidon would not give in easily. A famous account…

blind poet Homer in 700 B.C. the story is the oldest in ancient Greek times. It’s known throughout Western literature culture. Also, an epic is concerned with the fate of a nation and a people. But, in the epic The Iliad the hero Achilles has changed throughout the story. Achilles was first fighting for glory the honor of Menelaus, Agamemnon brother, and husband of Helen. Helen was stolen by Paris the Trojan prince, son of Priam. All Greeks made a pact that if one of their wives was stolen they…

Things must be bad to bring you here, The Greeks I love best, even in my rage.” (9. 201-202) Although in rage, Achilles respects xenia and feeds his friends and gives them wine to drink. He listens as Odysseus, Phoenix, and Big Ajax deliver their speeches and tell him of Agamemnon’s offer. The speeches…

characteristics to Greek and Roman mythology as these references illustrate a certain idea or image for the reader. Many authors in the past would draw these comparisons to invoke a deeper meaning to their writing. The Underworld of Roman mythology is the kingdom of Pluto and is where Romans believed the dead went to in afterlife. For one, the house of Trimalchio as well as the contents in it, are directly related to the Underworld are described in a way that mirror the Underworld of Roman…

“How the Story of Moana and Maui Holds Up Against Cultural Truths” is an article written by Doug Herman that compares the Disney movie Moana to the cultural beliefs that it is based on. The movie Moana involves the protagonist named Moana and her adventure to return the stolen heart of Tifi Ti with Maui the demigod helping her return what he stole. The characters within the movie Moana are based upon the Polynesian myths to create this story. The author Doug Herman’s purpose in creating this…

In general, Greek and Indian craftsmanship had numerous likenesses and contrasts. Despite the fact that they lived far away and had distinctive convictions, their delineated similar themes: Gods and goddesses, creatures, eminence, myths, regular day to day existence, and games. Gems savvy, they both utilized a considerable measure of gold, in spite of the fact that Indians utilized more dabs and jewels. In mold, Greeks for the most part utilized stone, and Indians utilized an assortment of…

In the movie Chariots of the Gods, based on the novel by Erich von Däniken, it brings up multiple pseudoarchaeological claims. A pseudoarchaeology claim “-involves the misinterpretation and misrepresentation of archaeological data to concoct a past that some feel is more satisfying” (Fader). One of the most interesting claims I heard about was the idea that the Egyptians could not have built the pyramids in Giza by themselves with the technology available at the time. Von Däniken creates this…