Thetis

fruitless combat where “everyone was trying to kill him” (Orwell 34). On the other hand, Achilles, who was regarded as the greatest warrior to ever live, had a very different purpose when having to fight in the Trojan War. Achilles was told by his mother, Thetis, to: stay in Larisa, get married, have loving children, find peace,…

that blinding force is making him forget what his original motivation for coming to Troy was. Achilles no longer wants honor and glory; he disregards the time’s most valuable thing: to be considered a hero by his successors. He shares what his mother Thetis explained to…

Cono Sammarco Student ID:0684915 UNIV 190-35 Professor Hudak UNIV Paper I Homers Iliad has been translated many different ways, yet the dialogue can still be interpreted to show very similar translations. Through the interpretations it is noticeable that Homer does not like war. Homer does not like war because war causes people suffer, and to lose their morals. Throughout History and Homers Iliad, wars have left families torn apart and emotionally weak. First , Homer shows emotional…

Throughout the Iliad, women are viewed as prizes, whereas men are seen as warriors. Two mortal women, who portray the idea of females being possessions are Chryseis and Briseis. When the Achaeans seize Chryse, an ally of Troy, both Agamemnon and Achilles, takes the women as their war prizes. In addition, Helen also viewed as a prize, when she is the most beautiful mortal woman during the Decision of Paris. A mortal man, Hector, is depicted as a fierce Trojan warrior. As he goes through war, he…

Akhaians and Trojans died in the midst of war seeking for glory and not for Helen. These men believe that their brave act will make them renowned throughout the lands for generations not knowing that taking part in the war will only lead them to their own demise and lamentation of their family, women and friends. Many of the Akhaian and Trojan soldiers fought for glory for themselves. These soldiers cared so much about glory and honor because they know the bitterness of life, they know that they…

The image of heroes has changed numerous times throughout history. The epic hero became popularized by epic poems in which an individual embarked on treacherous quests and illustrated desirable traits through their actions. Recently, the modern hero has gained acceptance. This hero displays courage, selflessness, and does the right thing without need for praise or compensation. In The Iliad by Homer, many heroes arise on the battlefield due to their gallant acts on both sides. However, Hector,…

Although there are a lot of cultural differences between Greek and Mesopotamian mythology, they share a similar commonality regarding the power dynamics between the gods and humankind. In The Iliad and The Epic of Gilgamesh, the discrepancy in terms of power between them is especially evident considering the capabilities of the gods in comparison to the powerless mortals. Human beings do not have free will and are confined under the power and authority over the gods, whether it be directly or…

Achilles and Beowulf’s hero’s journey and value of their culture Archetypal heroes have been seen in many stories and tales such as Star Wars, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Spiderman, Shazam!, and even Eastern stories such as Dragon Ball Z, and One Piece. But the idea that is the most renowned is Beowulf and The Iliad written by Homer. Beowulf features the protagonist Beowulf, who goes through the trials and tribulations of an archetypal hero. The Iliad features a plethora of characters but…

Ares Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera and the god of war. He was a violent god that enjoyed the chaos and bloodshed of war. He was one of the most disliked gods, even by his own parents. Ares lacked morals and unlike Athena, was more interested in destruction instead of the strategy and justice of war. He is often pictured in armor, with a shield and sword/spear and was known for his fearsome war cry. Ares often lost battles because he was always easily outwitted, but that didn’t stop this…

exit from the war has greater consequences than he assumes. After Hector slays Patroklos and loots the armor off his body, Achilles becomes both furious and depressed. Once Achilles hears the late news about the death of Patroklos he tells his mother Thetis, “Since the spirit within does not drive me to go on living and be among men, except on condition that Hektor first be beaten down under my spear, lose his life and pay the price for stripping Patroklos…” (Iliad 18.90-93). Avenging the death…