A Brief Analysis of a Heroic Poem "The Iliad- At first thought of reading the epic poem seems like its main theme is ultimately the totality and gruesomeness of war. ... "Rage "Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles- (1) - the "Iliad's- opening lines contain in essence the plot of the following twenty- four books of the poem. ... In conclusion, the epic poem "The Iliad- describes a very violent place where wars are a dominant part of daily life. ...

• Word Count: 592
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

As in the epic poem, the gods and goddesses interfere on behalf of Achilles in many scenes of the epic to either assist him or destroy him and his army. ... The next contrast that can be made between the epic poem and Herodotus' work is how god-like the Greek leaders are portrayed by each author. ... The way Homer describes Achilles in his epic poems is to be a proud warrior who considers himself to be undefeatable and even confronts gods. ... It is important to understand that The Iliad was an epic poem in its originality, and written as one as its genre. ... Herodotus wants to present a...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The worlds first epic that deals with death or after life. An epic is a long narrative poem or poetry in lofty style the achievements and adventures of a hero. When we think of the Epic of Gilgamesh its more on the heroic character or style. The typical theme of everlasting life are the main central values of the Epic of Gilgamesh. ... The sum of the Epic of Gilgamesh is the pursuit of everlasting life (immortality). ...

• Word Count: 430
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This suggests that Odysseus' words are directly related to and explain his actions throughout the poem. ... The epic poem's description of Odysseus suggests that he is an essential part to the Achaeans' success. ... Though the poem thoroughly justifies his wise actions, the reader is still able to get a sense of his intelligence through his words....

• Word Count: 885
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The Iliad The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem that has several heroes. ... The epic poem, the Iliad, is filled with many great warriors, but the most notable hero is Hector, with Odysseus, Diomedes, and Nestor as runners up. ... Throughout the poem, Hector displays physical prowess, bravery, strength, and glory in battle, which makes him the true hero of the Iliad. ...

• Word Count: 1707
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

It combines the horridness of war into an epic poem filled with art, illustrious descriptions, and a myriad of wonderful literary images. ... The poem begins with the poet calling on the Muse to sing of the wrath of Achiles and its consequence. ... At the first thought or reading, the main theme of this epic poem seems like the description of gruesomeness of war in that it tells us of the Trojan war in full detail. ... Another man in this poem resembles Achilles is Agamemnon, who is the leader of the Greek army and the son of Atreus and the brother of Menelaos. ...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

"Iliad" – one of the oldest surviving monuments of ancient Greek literature, the epic poem attributed to Homer. Illiad describes the events of the Trojan War; mainly the siege of the Troy, death and glory of main characters. One of the main characters is Hector, in Greek legend; he is the chief wa...

• Word Count: 1435
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Achilles and Hector are the two main characters of the Iliad written by Homer. It has been told more often than not that our hero in this epic poem is Achilles the great Achaean and the fierce Trojan Hector as the enemy. They were very renowned fighters for their armies; these two warriors were si...

• Word Count: 1297
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Odysseus and Achilles In Homer's epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", Achilles and Odysseus are two characters that greatly encompass the human nature idealized by ancient Greeks. By studying the warrior's thoughts, actions, and ethics, the Ancient Greeks expected to learn how to handle the...

• Word Count: 1444
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School