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The Iliad
The Iliad is an epic poem written by Homer. In the poem, the Trojan War in Greece is being fought. The combatants of the war are the Greeks and the Trojans. Any questions regarding the Trojan Horse can also be place here.
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Who played a major role in the spark of the Trojan war?
I think but I am not 100% sure but I think Odysseus and Achilles played a role about the same. Though the two stories the odyssey and Achilles take place about the same time historians have not proven that yet. I would say though that it was Odysseus because of the aspect of that he didn't die tradict as Achilles did. (for those who don't know Achilles was shot in the heel with a poison tipped arrow and some say he was stabbed in the back) though Odysseus went through a lot such as the giant and the hydra he is still my opinion the best role of the Trojan war.
Who did God command to marry a harlot?
Hosea, the Old Testament prophet. His unfaithful wife Gomer represented how God's people often went astray from Him. However, God still loved them like Hosea still loved his wife.
What is Odysseus's purpose in only telling Telemacus and Eurycleia his identity?
Odysseus has been away from his palace at Ithaca for eighteen years (nine years in the war, nine years attempting to sail home). During this time he has been presumed dead, and he finds his palace full of local minor lords - all attempting to marry his widow Penelope (who probably has substantial property in her own name).
Odysseus realises that his only chance of getting rid of all these leeches (who will gang up and kill him if they realise he is the returning Odysseus) is to get himself into his house in disguise and pick up his old bow from the armoury.
Since Odysseus' life depends on staying incognito, he must be careful who he identifies himself to.
He lets his son Telemachus know who he is - because when the fighting stars, he will need Telemachus' help.
Eurycleia was his nurse when he was growing up; it would be very difficult to stop her from realising who he is.
What ideals of the Homeric epics are reflected in literature sculpture and even pottery?
As reflected in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,
The greeks of that time had a concept of Quality, where to live a Quality life was the highest goal.
This is not a result of the Homeric epics, but resulted in them. Ditto the lit, sculpture, pottery were the result of an expression of a philosophy, not something that told of a philosophy to the public.
The Iliad tells the story of the?
It tells a few weeks of the legendary 10 years of the Trojan War.
It is more properly called The Wrath of Achilles - how Achilles was overcome with anger when king Agamemnon pinched his favourite slave girl, sulked in his tent until Hector killed his boyfriend Patrocolos, then reentered battle, killed Hector and humiliated his body.
Who were the parents of Eurydice?
Eurydice is usually reckoned to be a Dryad (an Oak fairy). Dryads are born with the tree they belong to, and die with it: so they don't have 'parents' in the normal way.
Some sources give Eurydice as a daughter of Apollo, but I don't know of anywhere that assigns her a mother.
'Eurydice' may be a title, rather than a proper name (Eurydice means 'wide justice'). Some scholars have suggested that Eurydice may really be Persephone (the Queen of the Dead) under a different name.
Why does Greek poet Homer evoke sympathy for Hektor who is an enemy Trojan?
Various reasons:
a) the concepts of Greek pride, identity, or even unity (panhellenism) are far later than the original writing of the piece, hence Homer will not be impressed by later anti-barbarian propaganda
b) Homer repeatedly takes a seemingly-impartial stand. He seems to treat the Greeks and Trojans on an almost level scale of respect and a very balanced view of both is given. Therefore Hektor is not actually 'an enemy' but just another character in this epic war who suffers his fate, evoking sympathy from any human being.
c) one should not assume Homer is one author or entirely 'Greek' in that very vague sense of the word (again, because that concept of 'Greekness' did not exist yet)
Is there a greek goddess called Diane?
No, but there is a Roman Goddess Diane, who is Named after the Greek Goddess Artemis.
What did the Greeks plan to do in order to trick the Trojans?
The Greeks his soldiers in a wooden horse (Trojan horse) and gave it to the Trojans as a gift to get Helen back.
What was the importance of the War of 1812 if neither side really won anything?
The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, stated that no side was to gain anything from the otherside and the war basically ended without a change in money, land, or power. However, Americans patriotism greatly increased as they proved they could stand against the leaders of the world and still survive as a country. American citizens were not sure before then if their form of government would function properly, for only twenty-five years before they broke off of England. It also provided sundry minor benefits for our country such as inspiring our country's national anthem. Overall, the War of 1812 defined no clear winner but could have easily been won by either side.
Who kills hector in Trojan the war?
Achilles killed Hector in a sword fight then he dragged Hector's body behind his chariot around the city of Troy.
Minor point: he killed him with a spear.
When the Greeks left the wooden horse outside Troy they also left the spy Sinon to be captured by the Trojan forces.
Sinon explained to the Trojans that the horse was a charm to get the Greek ships home safely, and that if the Trojans could take the horse inside their city it would protect Troy from future Greek attack.
The idea was that the Trojan's claimed the horse as a gift, hoping to benefit from it; but this was what led to the fall of their city.
A virus which describes itself as an app plays the same trick: it looks like a gift, but in fact is a poison.
So Trojan is the correct term.
In the poem 'Iliad' what was the meaning of muse?
The muse is the symbol of inspiration for the poet.
What does the disagreement between Achilles and Agamemnon impart about ancient Greek values?
The disagreement shows the value of Honor to the ancient Greeks. Agamemnon took away Briseis, Achilles's prize. A prize is given for bravery in battle and taking it away is like taking away a medal of honor. Achilles became very mad because he felt as if his honor was diminished.
Who was Prince Hector of Troys cousin?
Patricolus. What happened was, Achilles didn't want to fight. Well, Patricolus had a bright idea that he could take Achilles' battle armor, wear it, pretend to be Achilles, and lead the Greek troups into battle. Well Hector was the best warrior the Trojans had. So he went out and battled Patricolus, thinking he was Achilles. When he killed Patricolus, he realized that it wasn't Achilles. Somehow, someone from the Greek side figured it out and went and told Achilles. Patricolus was like Achilles' best friend, so Achilles got really mad. He went to the wall surrounding Troy, and told Hector to come out and fight. Hector came out even though everyone told him not too. Achilles killed him (easily, for he had bathed in the River Styx and could not be harmed except for his heel) then tied Hector's body to his chariot. He then dragged Hector's body around the city walls for 3 days straight. This made the people of Troy really mad, so someone was shooting bows and arrows at him. Well, one of them made a bad shot and hit Achilles in the heel. Achilles then died and later, Odysseus became the hero of the Trojan War.
It was Apollo that sent the plague to the Greek camp. Apollo was a god and Chryses prayed to him to get his daughter back.
