The participation of the demigods in the war, the issue of the women, the loss of the injustice and evil and the victory of the righteousness are the common between these two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Iliad.
The Iliad and the Mahabharata are both epic narratives that explore themes of war, honor, and the complexities of human relationships. Each text features a central conflict— the Trojan War in the Iliad and the Kurukshetra War in the Mahabharata— highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by their characters. Both epics also incorporate divine intervention and illustrate the impact of fate and destiny on human actions. Additionally, they serve as cultural cornerstones for their respective civilizations, reflecting societal values and beliefs.
The Iliad and the Epic of Gilgamesh are all origin stories from some of humanity's most established civilizations.
That will be Mahabharata, an ancient Indian Sanskrit epic. It is about 10 times as long as “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” combined.
The Mahabharata was written first, with origins dating back to around 400 BCE in ancient India. The epic is believed to have been composed over several centuries by multiple authors. The Iliad, on the other hand, is attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer and is estimated to have been written around the 8th century BCE.
-Beowulf (from roughly pre-medieval Europe, I think?) -The Odyssey (from Ancient Greece) -The Ramayana (from India, can't seem to recall the time period) -The Mahabharata(from India) -Iliad(from Ancient Greece)
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The original name of the Mahabharata is Mahabharata.
Certainly not. The Iliad dates from 8th century B.C. , or perhaps a little earlier, and was not written down much before the 5th, while the Epic of Gilgamesh is at least a thousand years older, from around 2,000 B.C. Exact dates for the Mahabharata are problematical, but the oldest parts are ancient indeed, and easily as old as the Iliad
No. Quite a bit later on in fact.
Yes, Mahabharata is a true story.
There are number of heroic things that Arjuna do in Mahabharata. The list is long and beyond the scope. Better you read the Mahabharata. Rather study the Mahabharata.
"Iliad" and "Odyssey" by Homer. "The Book of Songs" from ancient China. "Mahabharata" and "Ramayana" from ancient India. "Kalevala" from Finnish mythology. "Popol Vuh" from Mayan civilization.