Belief Systems In Ancient Greek And Roman Civilization
Impact of Belief Systems in Ancient Times
Greek and Roman Civilization through works of Homer
People rarely like their lives controlled by anyone, but most people would usually be fine if gods played a part role in their existence. A prominent example of this would be during ancient era of the Greek and Troy civilizations. Both sides shared similar views of their many gods even if the names are different. For instance, Venus is the Roman version of Aphrodite, and Cronus is the Greek version for Saturn. Every minute of their lives was believed to be determined by these Olympian Gods. Two epics that exhibit how gods impacted Greek and Roman life include The Iliad and The Odyssey, both written by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald, since they express traits and activities that were dictated by the gods. God’s roles were dilated since they controlled people through predestined fates, explanations for everything, and support in times of misery. Gods were …show more content…
Here Odysseus is still in the beginnings of his journey back home and he encounters the punishment of the gods, but mainly Poseidon is infuriated by Odysseus. Odysseus realizing this pleads to be directed home in the least harmful way as possible since everything he has is destroyed, even his troops. He is facing a life or death moment between the gods and some are willing to answer him in the time of this misery. One of them is Calypso who helps him rebuild his ship and gives him enough food to survive the harsh waters that are upon him by Poseidon. Calypso also faces loneliness as well as Odysseus when her beloved mortal leaves the Island with everything she has. During times of misfortune god's help the ones that are destined to be assisted or people seeking guidance in times of
Greek and Roman Civilization through works of Homer
People rarely like their lives controlled by anyone, but most people would usually be fine if gods played a part role in their existence. A prominent example of this would be during ancient era of the Greek and Troy civilizations. Both sides shared similar views of their many gods even if the names are different. For instance, Venus is the Roman version of Aphrodite, and Cronus is the Greek version for Saturn. Every minute of their lives was believed to be determined by these Olympian Gods. Two epics that exhibit how gods impacted Greek and Roman life include The Iliad and The Odyssey, both written by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald, since they express traits and activities that were dictated by the gods. God’s roles were dilated since they controlled people through predestined fates, explanations for everything, and support in times of misery. Gods were …show more content…
Here Odysseus is still in the beginnings of his journey back home and he encounters the punishment of the gods, but mainly Poseidon is infuriated by Odysseus. Odysseus realizing this pleads to be directed home in the least harmful way as possible since everything he has is destroyed, even his troops. He is facing a life or death moment between the gods and some are willing to answer him in the time of this misery. One of them is Calypso who helps him rebuild his ship and gives him enough food to survive the harsh waters that are upon him by Poseidon. Calypso also faces loneliness as well as Odysseus when her beloved mortal leaves the Island with everything she has. During times of misfortune god's help the ones that are destined to be assisted or people seeking guidance in times of