7 Characteristics of Epic Heroes: Summary and Analysis
commons.wikimedia.org The two ancient Greek poets Hesiod and Homer, created the first [...]
Who Killed Ajax? Iliad’s Tragedy
Ajax the Great was considered second only to Achilles among the Greek heroes. [...]
The Trojan Horse, Iliad Superweapon
commons.wikimedia.org Typically, Trojan horse history is considered mythological. While it seems a [...]
Themes of Beowulf – What You Need to Know
commons.wikimedia.org The poem of Beowulf acts as a code of conduct. [...]
Oedipus’ Family Tree: What You Need to Know
commons.wikimedia.org The family relations in Sophocles’ Three Theban Plays (Oedipus Rex, Oedipus [...]
Artemis’ Personality, Character Traits, Strengths and Weaknesses
Artemis’ Personality and the Paradox of the Virgin Goddess of Mothers Artemis Artemis [...]
Why Is Odysseus An Archetype? – Homer’s Hero
In the discussion of archetypes (ark-uh-types), it is necessary to begin at the [...]
Female Characters In The Odyssey – Helpers and Hindrances
What roles are played by the female characters in the odyssey? commons.wikimedia.org They [...]
Defying Creon: Antigone’s Journey of Tragic Heroism
By defying Creon, Antigone sealed her own fate, quite literally. But how did [...]
The Role of Glaucus, Iliad Hero
commons.wikimedia.org The role of Glaucus in the Iliad was to offer a [...]