However, up until this point Odysseus has suffered a great amount. Odysseus, returning from Troy after ten years of war a hero and “city sacker” admired for his godlike persona and his even more impressive cunning, had faced many ordeals prior to meeting him in book 5. In books nine through 12 Odysseus recounts these ordeals to the Phaiakian leaders Arete and Alkinoos after leaving Calypso’s island to return home. Odysseus encounters dangers on the island of the Cyclops after he and his men are held
Minoans and Mycenaeans (prompt 4) Minoan and Mycenaean cultures are both early Greek cultures that lived before the Christ era. The Minoans came a little before the Mycenaeans did. These two cultures had many similarities and differences between one another. Both cultures had their specialties in different fields. The Mycenaeans had a strong military and were in several wars in their history, because they believe that power was essential.
His extensive education in the field of Egyptology spans over two decades and is accompanied with many expeditions across Egypt, as well as working for the Arab League. Unlike most archeologists before him, Dr. Hawass was very concerned with the conservation of monuments and has done everything in his power to help keep them safe. Along with all the archeological work, he also was the main character in the televised T.V. series “The Pyramids,” as well as a consultant for National Geographic’s film on Egypt, which have helped to build the publics’ awareness about these ancient monuments and how important they are in the history of the world. His published work includes books and scholarly articles such as Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Secrets From the Sand, and Mountains of Stones: History of the Pyramid Builders that document his expeditions and discoveries in his over 30 years of work.
Eduardo Date 9/18/2012 Professor. Alma Aguilar King Leonidas I In the city of a Sparta is a statue of a legend that left behind and attributed a vast of history of a king who was recognized and feared by always getting all he wanted even if the methods were deviant. Respected for keeping his head up in the worst of the challenges he faced. The name of this icon was Leonidas, a king from the ancient Sparta who was a fierce leader and showed the world what it needs to gain the respect of its people. Personal Background Leonidas was born in Greece Peloponnesian Peninsula in 530 B.C.
The Athenians came in from the center and from the sides as well. This strategy had worked and the Athenians had won victory. They marched back to Athens with pride, but were ready to defend Athens against the Persian’s cavalry. We commemorate the Athenian soldiers and leaders who helped Greece. They were so brave and knew they could do it, even though they were small compared to the Persians.
Both of these works illustrate the close relationship between gods and people, god’s constant interference in human’s daily affairs, and even the resemblance of their characters. Gods play a major role in both of the stories. Whenever somebody feels helpless, they pray to gods and ask for their assistance and support. In “The Epic of Gilgamesh” people of Uruk pray to gods to send a match for their king Gilgamesh because, being two-thirds god, he is so strong and energetic that he is constantly bothering the young men with fighting and “leaves no girl to her mother.” (Gilgamesh, 101) The gods hear the prayer and send them Enkidu. Homer’s “Iliad” starts with the Chryses, who was Apollo’s priest, praying to him for help after Agamemnon refuses to return his daughter.
The Odyssey Literary Analysis Homers classic poem “The Odyssey” recounts the tale of a man’s ten year journey home from war, in which he faces trials and many life threatening situations. Throughout Odysseus’s journey he faces various tribulations in which his loyalty is tested. The epic poem proves that Odysseus will do anything to make it home. In the odyssey, Homer utilizes, Alliteration, Anaphora and diction to communicate that Odysseus will go to any extreme to make it home to his family. Homer utilizes Alliteration consistently through the epic poem, thus in result helps the theme in the text stick out more clearly.
The Journey of Odysseus The epic journey of Odysseus in the Odyssey by Homer has been of interest to people all over the world. Many have tried to trace the route he took, and there has been much debate over the location of several of his stops. That being said, the route I have outlined here is based on the consensus of many and not on a single person’s belief or opinion. In addition, I have also recorded Odysseus’ journey chronologically. If you were to actually read the Odyssey it would begin in year nine of Odysseus’ ten year journey home.
The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome In 500-323 B.C. Which is the classical age of Greek Civilization? During this time, they gain more strength after being victorious over the Persians (Peace treaty in 449 B.C.). Democracy as a form of government was developed in Athens as a virtue for individual citizens in a society where individuals are treated equal, also they still worship and reference their gods. The Greeks place so much importance to their past because they use it as motivation to reach a greater height in the future, this is based on their culture and as a value for humans.
Compare and Contrast The hero’s of the Poetic Epics of ancient times encompass in some cases for generations to come the particular society’s ideals and morals. From the vain to the valiant the epic hero was in constant contact with the gods of their world adding to their somewhat immortality, strength of character, and in some cases their arrogant nature. Both Aeneas and Achilles are such hero’s in that they had the favor and the vengeance of the gods over their heads and through this essay I will compare and contrast both the method and nature of these hero’s. Aeneas of the epic Aeneid was not only comfortable with his godly lineage but resigned himself to using it as an excuse for the gods to mold and guide him through the totality of his quest. Aeneas is bread of the Trojan war of mythic times.