Homeric Poems Essay Examples

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An Essay on Homer: The Author Behind the Epics, Iliad and the Odyssey (781 words, 1 pages)

In this essay I want to talk about Homer, the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the question of whether he truly existed. There are many views about Homers existence that have emerged throughout the years. I will explain the different sides of this argument by presenting the ... Read More

A Comparison of the Character of Penelope with the Other Characters in The Odyssey by Homer (1459 words, 2 pages)

Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, can be contrasted in various ways to the other characters in Homer's poem The Odyssey. In many ways, Penelope embodies the "ideal" woman, in that she conforms to the values and ideals of her society. These ideals include faithfulness, loyalty, willpower, long-suffering, pride in one's ... Read More

Eric Givens’s Paper on Polyphemus (415 words, 1 pages)

Polyphemus By Eric Givens Polyphemus according to Greek mythology was the son of Poseidon and the nymph-thoosa. In all of my research on Polyphemus I have found that he has no powers, nor does he have symbols. But besides his enormous size and his herding of goats and sheep. He ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of The Odyssey (197 words, 1 pages)

The Odyssey, compiled by the blind, ancient Greek bard, Homer, describes the journey of the Trojan War hero, Odysseus. After a decade of being at war against the Trojans Odysseus spends an additional ten years endeavoring to return to his kingdom of Ithaca. On his extensive quest, Odysseus overcomes many ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013