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What do the Greeks value in a hero Do we value the same traits today?
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Who was the ancient Greeks hero renowned for slaying mythological monsters and riding a winged horse?
persues
What trait in excess did the ancient Greeks feel could bring about even the most celebrated hero's downfall?
Hubris - overweening self-importance and self-aggrandisement, which led people to get themselves into trouble with others. Many politicians today have this problem.
Why is Alexander the Great still known today?
he was a great war hero and military genius
What did the word honor mean to to ancient Greeks?
I am from Greece and every year we have honor ceremonies for past greek heroes.First, in Greek, honor is "τιμή" timi.The ancient Greek people usually they honored the war heroes. The ancient Greek concept of a hero was different from our own culture's. First and foremost, the ancient Greek hero was a religious figure, a dead person who received cult honors and was expected in return to bring prosperity, especially in the form of fertility of plants (crops) and animals, to the community. That's why they honored those people.Also, in ancient Greece they used to honor the greek gods, like Zeus, Hermes, Aphrodite etc. They created poetry, hymns, plays to honor their gods.In conclusion, the word honor meant a lot tο the Ancient Greeks, but it means a lot to to the Greeks today as well.
What two types of drama did the Greeks make?
The two types of theater are comedy and tragedy. In general the comedy has the hero live at the end and tragedy has the hero die at the end.
How do Greeks value their hero?
Greeks value their hero by building statues of them. This has been done for a long time to show who was valued.
Who is the hero today?
MICHAEL JORDON is the HERO TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are Narcissus's heroic traits?
He wasn't a hero.
What are some personality traits for a hero in melodrama?
A hero would have positive traits like courage and kindness and fairness. They might also have a tragic flaw that they must fight against in order to be a hero.
Who is Hero of the Greeks at the siege of Troy?
achilles Ajax
Why do the Greeks like Theseus?
Everybody likes a hero.
The traits of a hero are determined by?
bravery, wisdom, confidence
What qualities make Hercules a good hero what qualities do not fit the hero picture?
Hercules has heroic traits, such as his strength and heart. His unheroic traits are his arrogance and short temper.
Did Odysseus epic hero traits help him get home safely or were there other traits more important?
weeenie
What makes a tragic hero a round character?
A tragic hero is a person who has traits that are both good and bad.
What makes Odysseus a hero in his culture?
Odysseus is the hero of his culture because he embodies all of the attributes that the ancient Greeks valued.
What are the release dates for Hero of Today - 2008?
Hero of Today - 2008 was released on: USA: November 2008
