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What did the roman poet Virgil have in common with the Greek poet homer?
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∙ 8y ago
both were blind
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∙ 11y ago
Virgil and Homer were both epic poets who wrote influential works about the heroism and struggles of their respective civilizations. They both composed epic poems that are considered masterpieces of ancient literature: Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," and Virgil's "Aeneid." They also drew inspiration from mythology and folklore in their works.
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Who wrote Greek Roman mythology?
Greek mythology is compiled by the thoughts of many writers; some of the most famous authors are Sophocles, Euripedes, Ovid, Homer, and Virgil.
How did Virgil's Aeneid build on Homer's epic literature?
Virgil's Aeneid drew inspiration from Homer's epics, especially the Iliad and the Odyssey, by incorporating similar themes, characters, and storytelling techniques. Virgil's work also aimed to create a new national epic for Rome, emphasizing Roman values and history while still paying homage to the Greek literary tradition established by Homer.
What are the Names of all the Greek and Romans writers who recorded the myths for future generations?
Some of the Greek writers who recorded myths for future generations include Homer, Hesiod, and Apollodorus. In Roman mythology, Ovid's "Metamorphoses" is a significant work that contains numerous myths.
How is this put in order homer lliad greek myths roman works in the greek tradition greek tradegey renaiassence works inspired by greekand roman literture?
Greek myths the Iliad (Homer) Greek tragedy Roman works in the Greek tradition Renaissance works inspired by Green and Roman literature
What is a film based on stories from roman myths?
The movie Troy is based on the Iliad by homer Homer's Iliad is Greek, not Roman.
What is Homer's Greek and Roman name?
I believe they are one in the same though i could be mistaken as languages is not my forte.This is at least the Greek name, and possibly the Roman name for Homer- Hómēros.
Why did the Greek Homer refer to Roman gods in The Odyssey?
I do not think he did. When Homer wrote (or whatever he did) the Odyssey, there were no Romans.
Was a virgil a mongol leader a roman poet or a greek historian?
Virgil was one of the greatest poets of Latin literature. He was a Roman from Andes, a village near Mantua, in northern Italy.
Was Zeus named as Jove in Homer's original Iliad?
No. Homer was Greek and used the Greek name Zeus for the chief God. Jupiter or alternatively Jove are Roman names for the chief God.
What is heroic narratives?
Epic poems were the heroic narratives like Iliad, Odyssey and Aeneid. The first two works of Όμηρος [Homer] ancient greek epic poet and the third work of Virgil roman epic poet centuries later than Homer. A heroic narrative is known as a Saga
What did Homer hesiod and the homeric hymns have in common?
They were all members of Greek mythology and had something to do with it and were both great Greek poets and writers If you are doing this for Greek and Roman Myths in Miss Vigil's class at TLC in New Mexico do no use this answer!
Aeneas is a Greek hero How does he relate to Roman history?
The Aeneid was written by a Roman author, Virgil. In the story Aeneid was told that he was destined to found Rome.
