Professor Reagan C. Smith Humanities Greek/ Roman 3 June 2011 Homer and The Impact He Has Left Behind Homer can be said one of the greatest poets perhaps even literarily genius of all time. If you can get past the part that Homer may or not even be a person at all. There is no concrete knowledge of even his existence but scholars would say that it is safe to assume if he did existed it would be around 8-9 century BCE. Most likely he would be from the Island of Chios due to the writing style
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Areté: A Greek Way of Life The term areté is widely used to describe one of the key values in ancient Greek culture. Most often it is translated to mean “virtue‚” but in essence areté simply means “excellence.” Areté can be used to describe anything‚ and it often was in Greek literature. For example‚ the areté of a bull is not the same as the areté of a man‚ and the areté of a song is different than that of a bull. Of all the literary works in Greek culture‚ two were used as the foundation of
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Character development of Homer Yannos Throughout ‘Tomorrow when the war began. Homer Yannos is best friends with Ellie‚ who is the protagonist in ‘Tomorrow when the war began.’ Written by John Marsden. The novel was published in 1993 and the genre is young adult action. Seven teenagers decide to go camping during the school holidays‚ determined to be more independent. Suddenly when their homeland is invaded‚ Homer is forced to grow up a little earlier that intended. Leaving the irresponsible joker
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lessons about the virtues of xenia‚ arête‚ and hubris. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Homer uses many terms that were used to describe various qualities and practices that were greatly valued in ancient Greek culture. Many of the prominent traditions in this time demonstrates valued practices and religious beliefs that were expected in Greek culture. Also known as hospitality‚ it recognizes the important relationship between the host and the guest. In the epic poem‚ Homer shows the correct use and the
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development of Greece‚ but historians would make a strong case to say that Arête‚ Eunomia‚ and Hellenization are three of the most influential forces that participate in the taming of Greece. Arête can be viewed as a captivating quality that can light a fire of patriotism under the hearts of many‚ while hubris can destroy the reputation of a person and destroy the determination of a rising power. As seen in the Iliad‚ Arête is the main social value of Greek life and is the first spark of allegiance
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This is not a new phenomenon and can be observed in cultures throughout human history. For example‚ in Homer’s Odyssey‚ there are certain characters within the narrative that portray what is known as “arete‚” which is the display of perseverance‚ quick-wittedness‚ prowess‚ valor‚ etc. The term arete was very prominent and influential in early Greek culture and philosophy and was known to be very instrumental in shaping many of its particularly military leaders‚ i.e.‚ Alexander the Great. Thus‚ the
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Homer played a huge impact on Greek education. His works were considered to be the basis for Greek education for centuries and centuries. Homer was known as one of the greatest poets to live. But Homer wasn’t just a great poet. Contrary to popular belief‚ Homer contributed much more than great stories. Homer’s stories such as the Iliad and the Odyssey were literary texts that were used for the education of Greek male students‚ more importantly those of the aristocratic class. Homer’s stories held
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To have the utmost strength and courage in times of adversity and despair is to possess the Greek ideal of arête. This is a notion of excellence ultimately connected with the fulfillment of purpose. In Homers epic‚ The Iliad‚ Achilles embodies the arête trait very well. Achilles is referred to as strong‚ swift and god like‚ he is the great runner and most powerful warrior of the Achaeans. Homer introduces his subject with the first word‚ in the first sentence‚ “Rage—Goddess‚ sing the rage of Peleus’
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The Greeks are proud of smart people and see the gift that intellect provides. “‘Son of Laertes‚ I delight to hear your council!’ . . . Odysseus‚ cool tactician‚ tried to calm him” (Homer 494‚ 495). Odysseus‚ otherwise known as Ulyssus‚ makes battle strategies that are a great advantage in war‚ especially if the army is lacking in vicious warriors and needs tactics. Undoubtedly‚ if two Greeks are in line for a prize‚ the one with skillful
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