Trojan War

throughout the events of the Iliad it is clear this conclusion reigns true. The Trojan war was fought by men, but the real focal point of the conflict were the actions of the gods and goddesses. It seemed as if no side could gain a decisive edge without some form of divine intervention. Hera and Athena, on countless occasions, did whatever it took to ensure Greek victory due to their feelings being hurt by the Trojan prince, Paris. You could envision that normal people would carry on in their…

to be a fighter, they say he was just destined to be an amazing fighter and warrior. Achilles was actually brought away from the Trojan war (which was just starting at the time). His mother took him to a small town that was very secluded, but as his mother feared the Greeks came the through the town and Achilles then joined the Greek army. Though before he went to war his mother took all precautions to keep him safe. She had an expert blacksmith (Hephaestus) make Achilles armour and weapons…

hero of Troy through all of his feats he had contributed during the Trojan War. This general of Troy is considered by the Trojans as their greatest champion during the Trojan War. Through his skill, courage and leadership, he kept the entire Trojan army together in the face of a war. In their eyes, he is a hero worth serving and dying for. Not only was he a great warrior, he was also a loyal husband and father. Throughout the war, Hector is a hero who fought valiantly and bravely for the city…

of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses." In The Iliad by Homer there are many characters who are not deserving of anything and all they do is fight for glory and think about themselves. Hector is the leader of the Trojans and is their strongest warrior and he chooses to fight for his family and community over himself. Although, Hector may not resemble all of the criteria for a Nobel Peace Prize, he resembles the criteria the most. Hector should be awarded the…

Over three thousand years ago, a bloody battle was waged between Greece and he powerful city of Troy. This battle was ignited by the sudden abduction of Queen Helen of Sparta by Prince Paris of Troy. Helen and Paris were star-crossed lovers, in which, nobody could separate them. You could compare them to the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet, where the Montagues and Capulets fought, again, sparked by the love of two young lovers. Back in mythological times, Zeus, the father of the gods and god…

major peoples at the palace of King Alcinous, and the singer at the assembly, Demodocus, sang the tragic tale of the “Trojan War”. Odysseus immediately broke into tears, remembering the predicament he was in 10 years ago, and the King who held the assembly stopped Demodocus from singing, and started the games. After that, dinner was held, where Demodocus started to sing the Trojan war all over again. Once again, Odysseus broke into tears, and the King stopped Demodocus from singing again, and…

commander. This is much different from Hector. He stays loyal to the Trojan cause. Even though he Is the prince of troy and considered the greatest fighter, he is known for being prideful but loyal to his army. In an article written by Michael Davis called” Achilles and Hector: The Homeric Hero” he states “Hector 's civil hubris proves to be the ground of his ultimate identity with Achilles. It is this shame which, during the Trojan rout before Achilles ' onslaught, makes it impossible for him…

Italy, Juno further attempts to disrupt the actions of the Trojans by pitting the native Latins against them. She accomplishes this by sending Allecto, a fury, to infiltrate and infect the minds of Amata, King Latinus’ wife, and Turnus, a politically powerful suitor and warrior, causing them to meet the Trojans with hostility inciting the rest of the Latins against them. This inevitably leads to the Trojans and Latins going to war; the Trojans led by Aeneas, and the Latins commanded by Turnus.…

Hector; the Sole Hero of Troy As we enter the 10th year of the great war over Troy, several outstanding warriors have emerged. The greatest hero of them all is the mighty Hector. Doing all that he can and sacrificing everything he must, the prince continues to valiantly push the Greeks back to the beach. While petty Greek Heroes like Achilles and Agamemnon are busy arguing over war prizes, Hector has been mowing down men, one by one, and even had the courage to duel the great Ajax of Telamon…

Greeks and Trojans, but specifically two egocentric men. Agamemnon and Achilles are two warriors that initially had a motive to fight in the Trojan War, but a request from a priest derails the plan. Agamemnon and Achilles begin to argue over two women, prizes that they won in a war. The Iliad contains several themes and messages about civilizations during the Trojan War. I think the overall meaning of the poem is to illustrate the greed that the two men possess, along with the downside of war…