Deus and Kleos: The Paradox of Glory in Homer's The Iliad

Agamemnon tried to seduce Achilles to the battlefield with huge treasure, land, and even one of his daughters' hands. But Achilles, "even if he gave him 10, 20 times, everything he has right now, and everything that can be poured from the end of the world" But refused to go back to the battlefield. . Achilles values ​​her glory and honor above all else. Agamemnon insulted his glory, accomplished his glory, and could not replace anything of Achilles. When Achilles withdrew from the battlefield, he asked Titus to his immortal mother, Titus, "I will ask the Acean army to pay my dear son to give victory to the Trojan horse after victory" I asked him to do it.

Kleos is a notion of fame and wealth, which is particularly important for Greeks. Homer's Iliad has many examples of the importance of Kleos. In some cases, Glory to his dead friends Patroclus, Hector seeking Kleos from Achilles and many others who killed himself and his fight in the fight, who wants to get fame in battle Including coming. And Nestor 's shield - like item is a symbol of Creos. You need to get Creos, Heroes often give life to Creos

An epic named "Iliad" written by Homer's Hero Homer pays attention to the Trojan horse war. It shows the courage of Trojans and brave Trojan horses, and they try to be the best fighter to gain fame, glory and honor. The heroes of "Iliad" pursue excellence according to Homer's hero code. The power of Hector and Achilles results from their desire for acceptance of fame, glory, honor, and destiny. These qualities are considered to be features of the Homer Hero code. However, the behavior of Paris is not a hero, but causes many troubles and conflicts to many people.

The theme closely related to the glory of Iliad's war is that the glory of the army is better than the family. This text obviously praises the interrelationship between respect and obligation connecting the Homer family, but it respects "glory" or "famous" that wins others' eyes through the pursuit of Kreis, expression of great acts I will. Homer continually forces his role to choose between their loved ones and Chris' pursuit, the most heroic role always chooses the latter. Andromek asked Hector not to risk his son becoming an orphan, but Hector also knew that the front row fight represents "the only means to win his father's great glory" It was. On the other hand, Paris chose Helen. Spend time together, not a fight; therefore text and other letters will laugh at him. As everyone knows their fate ahead of time, the rigors of the decisions made by Hector and Achilles are emphasized.