Articles related to "The Iliad"
Homer's Epics
Homer's epics stand as the foundation of Western literature, including American Poetry.
homer • odyssey • iliad • poetry • literature
Homer's epics stand as the foundation of Western literature, including American Poetry.
homer • odyssey • iliad • poetry • literature
Homer and His Two Epic Poems
Brief biography of ancient Greek poet Homer, known as author of two earliest European literature.
homer • homer and his epic poems • homer biography • homer's iliad • homer's odyssey
Brief biography of ancient Greek poet Homer, known as author of two earliest European literature.
homer • homer and his epic poems • homer biography • homer's iliad • homer's odyssey
Hero? My Eye! An Honest Look at Achilles
An examination of the anti-hero Achilles, from Homer's epic <i>The Iliad</i>
homer • iliad • odyssey • hector • achilles
An examination of the anti-hero Achilles, from Homer's epic <i>The Iliad</i>
homer • iliad • odyssey • hector • achilles
The Odyssey: Adventure Story or Coded Message?
Part 2 of a review of Iman Wilkens's book Where Troy Once Stood. In this part, Wilkens asserts that Homer's Odyssey was a set of sailing directions, not the story of a famous adventurer.
odyssey • iliad • trojan war • ancient british history
Part 2 of a review of Iman Wilkens's book Where Troy Once Stood. In this part, Wilkens asserts that Homer's Odyssey was a set of sailing directions, not the story of a famous adventurer.
odyssey • iliad • trojan war • ancient british history
Christopher Logue's War Music
Poet Christopher Logue, who doesn't speak Ancient Greek, has produced a radical new poem based on The Iliad with the help of Homeric scholar Donald Carne-Ross.
christopher logue • war music • the iliad • homer • poetic translation
Poet Christopher Logue, who doesn't speak Ancient Greek, has produced a radical new poem based on The Iliad with the help of Homeric scholar Donald Carne-Ross.
christopher logue • war music • the iliad • homer • poetic translation
Sumerian Invention and Innovation
The Sumerians spent a great deal of time developing many innovations that would forever change the course of civilization.
sumerians • cuneiform • gilgamesh • odyssey • iliad
The Sumerians spent a great deal of time developing many innovations that would forever change the course of civilization.
sumerians • cuneiform • gilgamesh • odyssey • iliad
Stategic Revision
It's the night before the exam, and you haven't looked at your notes yet. Now is not the time to panic. Selective revision gives results even with only an hour to spare.
cramming • exam • revision • essay • student
It's the night before the exam, and you haven't looked at your notes yet. Now is not the time to panic. Selective revision gives results even with only an hour to spare.
cramming • exam • revision • essay • student
Homer's Depiction of the Human Body
Homer does not describe or name the active living human body as a whole, unified entity. His description is of a fragmented body of parts and various powers of motivatio
human body • concept of body • homer • iliad • body parts
Homer does not describe or name the active living human body as a whole, unified entity. His description is of a fragmented body of parts and various powers of motivatio
human body • concept of body • homer • iliad • body parts
Ares and Athena
These two children of Zeus represent the two sides of war: violence and mayhem and tactics and strategy.
ares • athena • mars • minerva • war gods
These two children of Zeus represent the two sides of war: violence and mayhem and tactics and strategy.
ares • athena • mars • minerva • war gods
The Trojan War: Another Look
Review of book purporting to prove that the Trojan War was fought in England
trojan war • ancient british history • troy • mycenae
Review of book purporting to prove that the Trojan War was fought in England
trojan war • ancient british history • troy • mycenae
Helen of Troy - Part 3
Paris and Helen fall in love - and the consequences.
helen of troy • the iliad • homer • menelaus • hera
Paris and Helen fall in love - and the consequences.
helen of troy • the iliad • homer • menelaus • hera
Sniffing out Homer
Introduction to a series of articles on Homer, his life and times and many centuries later.
ancient greece • homer • troy • heinrich schliemann • ancient history
Introduction to a series of articles on Homer, his life and times and many centuries later.
ancient greece • homer • troy • heinrich schliemann • ancient history
The Other Way 'Round
J.R.R. Tolkien learned about philology and mythology through the study of Greek literature. What does Middle-earth owe to his lifelong interest in the Classics? How did he bring classical and medieval literature and poetry together to create a modern literary tradition which he so uniquely defines?
beowulf • the fall of troy • the iliad • the epic cycle • homer
J.R.R. Tolkien learned about philology and mythology through the study of Greek literature. What does Middle-earth owe to his lifelong interest in the Classics? How did he bring classical and medieval literature and poetry together to create a modern literary tradition which he so uniquely defines?
beowulf • the fall of troy • the iliad • the epic cycle • homer
Greek Myths for Kids: Ulysses and the Trojan War
Usborne publishing has packed a great deal into this Greek myths book, providing an interesting insight into two of Homer's great works - the Iliad and the Odyssey.
ulysses and the trojan war • anna claybourne and kamini khanduri • usborne publishing • greek myths for children • odysseus
Usborne publishing has packed a great deal into this Greek myths book, providing an interesting insight into two of Homer's great works - the Iliad and the Odyssey.
ulysses and the trojan war • anna claybourne and kamini khanduri • usborne publishing • greek myths for children • odysseus
The Chimera, Then and Now
One finds it truly difficult to escape references to ancient Greek myths in modern popular culture. The Chimera is an interesting example of this phenomenon.
the chimera • greek mythology • greek mythology in popular culture • modern greek mythology references • the iliad
One finds it truly difficult to escape references to ancient Greek myths in modern popular culture. The Chimera is an interesting example of this phenomenon.
the chimera • greek mythology • greek mythology in popular culture • modern greek mythology references • the iliad
The Legend of the Trojan Horse
You've heard of it, but do you know the whole story of the Trojan Horse?
trojan horse • legend of trojan horse • myth of trojan horse • homer iliad • homer odyssey
You've heard of it, but do you know the whole story of the Trojan Horse?
trojan horse • legend of trojan horse • myth of trojan horse • homer iliad • homer odyssey
Veda Vyasa and the Mahabharata
Veda Vyasa was the biological father of the brothers whose children fought against each other in the Great War. Later Vyasa dictated the epic to Ganesh.
krishna dwaipayana • veda vyasa • mahabharata • satyavati • shantanu
Veda Vyasa was the biological father of the brothers whose children fought against each other in the Great War. Later Vyasa dictated the epic to Ganesh.
krishna dwaipayana • veda vyasa • mahabharata • satyavati • shantanu
Virgil Biography
Brief biography and works of Virgil, the greatest poet of Ancient Rome.
virgil biography • roman poet of aeneid • early life of virgil • virgil poet of ancient rome • works of virgil
Brief biography and works of Virgil, the greatest poet of Ancient Rome.
virgil biography • roman poet of aeneid • early life of virgil • virgil poet of ancient rome • works of virgil
Who Were the Amazons?
Fierce, single-breasted warriors and expert horse riders, known to kill their male offspring, Amazons are central to Greek mythology but their origin is still debated.
amazons • women warriors • greek mythology • who were the amazons • homer's iliad
Fierce, single-breasted warriors and expert horse riders, known to kill their male offspring, Amazons are central to Greek mythology but their origin is still debated.
amazons • women warriors • greek mythology • who were the amazons • homer's iliad
Ancient Troy Discovered by Schliemann
Troy once dominated the strategic waterways connecting the Aegean and Black Seas. Destroyed several times, the ruins today hardly reflect the great status Troy once held.
ancient troy • trojan war • schliemann and troy • did troy exist • homer's fabled city
Troy once dominated the strategic waterways connecting the Aegean and Black Seas. Destroyed several times, the ruins today hardly reflect the great status Troy once held.
ancient troy • trojan war • schliemann and troy • did troy exist • homer's fabled city
Military Historiography and Classical Warfare
History served as a tool for both inspiration and education for the cultures and Greece and Rome.
military • historiography • classical warfare • history • greece
History served as a tool for both inspiration and education for the cultures and Greece and Rome.
military • historiography • classical warfare • history • greece
Wine Inspired Quotes from Homer, Samuel Butler
For more than 8000 years wine has been referenced in literature. From the world's earliest writers to the quips of today's wits, the essence of wine has been recorded.
famous wine quotes • famous quotes • wine quotes • homer • illiad
For more than 8000 years wine has been referenced in literature. From the world's earliest writers to the quips of today's wits, the essence of wine has been recorded.
famous wine quotes • famous quotes • wine quotes • homer • illiad
300 Film Review
Just what did 300 get right where the terrible Troy went wrong? A comparative review of the films and their sources.
300 film review • 300 director zach snyder • 300 cast • 300 music score • 300 summary
Just what did 300 get right where the terrible Troy went wrong? A comparative review of the films and their sources.
300 film review • 300 director zach snyder • 300 cast • 300 music score • 300 summary
A Personal Essay on Ancient Greece
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
homer • iliad • pythagoras • euclid • thucydides
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
homer • iliad • pythagoras • euclid • thucydides
Beware of Greeks.....
Did the Trojan War begin over the beauty of a woman? Was there a "Trojan War" at all? Find out what's been discovered about the real Troy, and why battles raged over 3,000 years ago.
troy • trojan horse • wooden horse • helen • paris
Did the Trojan War begin over the beauty of a woman? Was there a "Trojan War" at all? Find out what's been discovered about the real Troy, and why battles raged over 3,000 years ago.
troy • trojan horse • wooden horse • helen • paris
Tolkien's Time Machine: When Literary Worlds Collide
Most readers agree that The Lord of the Rings is a unique book. And though J.R.R. Tolkien is credited with helping launch the modern fantasy literary genre, there are no other books which approach LoTR in quality and perfection. Why? Could it be that Tolkien was pursuing a goal which no one else has yet attempted?
the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • medieval romand • heroic romance
Most readers agree that The Lord of the Rings is a unique book. And though J.R.R. Tolkien is credited with helping launch the modern fantasy literary genre, there are no other books which approach LoTR in quality and perfection. Why? Could it be that Tolkien was pursuing a goal which no one else has yet attempted?
the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • medieval romand • heroic romance
Your Web Site, Your Ebook
Learn to make your ebook downloadable from your web site.
domain names • web hosting • making ebooks downloadable
Learn to make your ebook downloadable from your web site.
domain names • web hosting • making ebooks downloadable
Ancient Greek Heroes
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
ancient greece • ancient greek heroes • greek heroes • greek mythology • herakles
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
ancient greece • ancient greek heroes • greek heroes • greek mythology • herakles
The Amazons
From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?
the amazons • ancient female warriors • legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient pas • the amazons in ancient literature • archaeological evidence for the amazons
From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?
the amazons • ancient female warriors • legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient pas • the amazons in ancient literature • archaeological evidence for the amazons
The Change from Hero to Antihero in Movies
In modern-day movies, is it difficult to distinguish the heroes from the villains? A few decades ago classic movie westerns presented a much different image of heroes.
hero vs antihero • difference between early movie westerns and modern • revisionist western • classic movie western • a substitute for iliad or aeneid
In modern-day movies, is it difficult to distinguish the heroes from the villains? A few decades ago classic movie westerns presented a much different image of heroes.
hero vs antihero • difference between early movie westerns and modern • revisionist western • classic movie western • a substitute for iliad or aeneid
The Itihasas and the Puranas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
Formal Prayer in Modern Hellenismos
Hellenic prayer provides a give-and-take context for the relationship between a worshiper and the Hellenic Gods.
worship • prayer • hellenismos • how to pray • hellenic polytheism
Hellenic prayer provides a give-and-take context for the relationship between a worshiper and the Hellenic Gods.
worship • prayer • hellenismos • how to pray • hellenic polytheism
Folktales and Myths
Activities for creatively teaching myths and folk tales. Article includes some basic information about myths and includes links to sites for further research. Activities are designed not only to build interest in the genre, but also to develop creative and problem-solving modes of thinking; writing with organization, brevity and clarity; appreciation for the similarities among different cultures; and public speaking skills. T/F quiz at bottom of article with answers following.
teaching • language arts • literature • secondary education • mythology
Activities for creatively teaching myths and folk tales. Article includes some basic information about myths and includes links to sites for further research. Activities are designed not only to build interest in the genre, but also to develop creative and problem-solving modes of thinking; writing with organization, brevity and clarity; appreciation for the similarities among different cultures; and public speaking skills. T/F quiz at bottom of article with answers following.
teaching • language arts • literature • secondary education • mythology
Mythical Reviews: The Odyssey(1997) and Fairy Tale: A True Story
Reviews of the films <u>The Odyssey</u> and <u>Fairy Tale: A True Story</u> (both rated PG)- Includes links and related reading.
calypso • circe • cottingley • creature • cyclops
Reviews of the films <u>The Odyssey</u> and <u>Fairy Tale: A True Story</u> (both rated PG)- Includes links and related reading.
calypso • circe • cottingley • creature • cyclops
Taproots of Fantasy
This week's article covers some of the works that form the roots of the Fantasy genre that are worth reading.
mythology • king arthur • beowulf • medieval • anglo-saxons
This week's article covers some of the works that form the roots of the Fantasy genre that are worth reading.
mythology • king arthur • beowulf • medieval • anglo-saxons
Alexander Pope Brief Biography and Poems
Short biography of Alexander Pope, wrote Ode on Solitude before 12, best known for his satirical poems, also translated Homer and Horace
alexander pope biography • alexander pope poems • alexander pope poetry • alexander pope essay on criticism • alexander pope ode on solitude
Short biography of Alexander Pope, wrote Ode on Solitude before 12, best known for his satirical poems, also translated Homer and Horace
alexander pope biography • alexander pope poems • alexander pope poetry • alexander pope essay on criticism • alexander pope ode on solitude
Inforthewin Went For Win at Henry County Fair
Findlay's Inforthewin got first place cheers for the first time at the Henry County Fair in Napoleon on August 19. Her trainer, driver, and co-owner is H.D. Schoonover.
inforthewin gets first win at henry county fair • third place fininshers henry county fair • first six races third place finishers henry county • second eight races third place finishers henry cou • the stable of three-year-old filly inforthewin
Findlay's Inforthewin got first place cheers for the first time at the Henry County Fair in Napoleon on August 19. Her trainer, driver, and co-owner is H.D. Schoonover.
inforthewin gets first win at henry county fair • third place fininshers henry county fair • first six races third place finishers henry county • second eight races third place finishers henry cou • the stable of three-year-old filly inforthewin
For The Historical Record
An article discussing the meaning of enduring fame within archeology and the written record. Gives historical periods of Ancient Greece.
archeology • pompeii • plato • atlantis • heinrich schliemann
An article discussing the meaning of enduring fame within archeology and the written record. Gives historical periods of Ancient Greece.
archeology • pompeii • plato • atlantis • heinrich schliemann
Mesopotamia - The Birth of Writing
Pictorial symbols, used for religious purposes, would become phonetic characters out of necessity for something simpler, leading to the first written language, and epic
writing • gilgamesh • cuneiform • uruk • enkidu
Pictorial symbols, used for religious purposes, would become phonetic characters out of necessity for something simpler, leading to the first written language, and epic
writing • gilgamesh • cuneiform • uruk • enkidu
Reading List: Fall & Winter 2009 – 2010
When the weather outside begins to cool off for the year, and the next rain or snow storm begins to set in, it is nice to have a good book list to curl up with.
book • books • lists • fiction • reading
When the weather outside begins to cool off for the year, and the next rain or snow storm begins to set in, it is nice to have a good book list to curl up with.
book • books • lists • fiction • reading
Review of A History of the Heart by O.M. Høystad
In this unique book, Ole M. Høystad analyses the construction of the Western heart throughout the ages, and its continuing importance today.
review of a history of the heart by hoystad • influence of homer on western consciousness • islamic influence on western consciousness • the heart and consciousness • love in gottfried von strassburg's tristan and iso
In this unique book, Ole M. Høystad analyses the construction of the Western heart throughout the ages, and its continuing importance today.
review of a history of the heart by hoystad • influence of homer on western consciousness • islamic influence on western consciousness • the heart and consciousness • love in gottfried von strassburg's tristan and iso
Americans culture junkies: Poll
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
A History Written in Stone
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
William Cullen Bryant
Introduction to the poetry of William Cullen Bryant, including a biographical sketch.
william cullen bryant • poetry
Introduction to the poetry of William Cullen Bryant, including a biographical sketch.
william cullen bryant • poetry
Boyle, Beaufoy To Animate Truckers
Director Danny Boyle has tapped Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) to write the script for DreamWorks Animation's Truckers.
truckers • danny boyle • simon beaufoy • dreamworks animation • slumdog millionaire
Director Danny Boyle has tapped Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) to write the script for DreamWorks Animation's Truckers.
truckers • danny boyle • simon beaufoy • dreamworks animation • slumdog millionaire
Choosing Font for a Tattoo
While pictorial tattoos can be beautiful, there are some things that can only be represented by words.
ink tattoos • text tattoos • textual tattoos • white ink tattoos • tattoo parlors
While pictorial tattoos can be beautiful, there are some things that can only be represented by words.
ink tattoos • text tattoos • textual tattoos • white ink tattoos • tattoo parlors
Film Review: The 13th Warrior
Antonio Banderas battles cavemen in medieval Russia. And other Hollywood silliness.
ibn fadlan • risala • michael crichton • the 13th warrior • rus
Antonio Banderas battles cavemen in medieval Russia. And other Hollywood silliness.
ibn fadlan • risala • michael crichton • the 13th warrior • rus
Historical Fiction for Teens
Teen historical fiction is on the rise, with more and more absorbing stories and series' arriving in bookstores every season.
historical fiction for teens • the book thief • historical fiction authors • the boy in striped pajamas • historical books for teens
Teen historical fiction is on the rise, with more and more absorbing stories and series' arriving in bookstores every season.
historical fiction for teens • the book thief • historical fiction authors • the boy in striped pajamas • historical books for teens
Summary of the Beginning of the Trojan War
The Trojan War, according to Greek Myth, pitted the Greeks against the Trojans. The war was at first fought over Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman on Earth.
summary trojan war • cause trojan war • judgement paris • helen troy trojan war • king menelaus greece
The Trojan War, according to Greek Myth, pitted the Greeks against the Trojans. The war was at first fought over Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman on Earth.
summary trojan war • cause trojan war • judgement paris • helen troy trojan war • king menelaus greece
The Greek Myth of Cassandra
"Sorry Cassandra, I didn't believe you really had the power. I only saw it as dreams you would weave. Until the final hour." Abba- Cassandra (1982)
myth of cassandra • prophetic trojan princess • prophecy • greek myth • apollo
"Sorry Cassandra, I didn't believe you really had the power. I only saw it as dreams you would weave. Until the final hour." Abba- Cassandra (1982)
myth of cassandra • prophetic trojan princess • prophecy • greek myth • apollo
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