Heoes of the Iliad and the Odyssey

"Everyone makes mistakes, but if a good person knows that their actions are wrong, he will create evil and restore, the only crime is pride." - Antigon honor is The important part of ancient Greek culture, it is through the magnificent epic of that time. It may be the most important existence of some of the most famous heroes. But seeking honor seems to have the ability to lead these celebrities to "over pride" or arrogant clutch (Oxford Dictionaries.com).

"Iliad and Odyssey: Iliad and Odyssey" is two epic poems written by Greek poet Homer in the 9th century. Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War of the decade, "Odyssey" talks about the story of Odysseus, one of the Greek warriors, and the various trials he encountered during that process. Confucius: Confucius (551-479 BC) are Chinese teachers, editors and philosophers. His principle is based on China's common tradition, including family loyalties, ancestral worship, and respect for the elderly. His teachings take into account the importance of personal and government ethics, correct social relations, justice and integrity.

Iliad and Odyssey's hero code In the Webster Dictionary, a hero is defined as a person known for his brave behavior and sublime purpose, especially if he or she sacrifices or sacrifices it. In life "Iliad" and "Odyssey", the code to manage the heroic behavior of Homer's epic is a simple idea. The purpose of each hero is to gain honor. In Iliad and Odyssey as a whole, different characters play the role of a hero. Honor is indispensable to Homer 's magnificent hero.

§ 77. Mortality is the most important theme in ancient Greek heroic epics, Iliad and Odyssey are no exception. For Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey" heroes, especially Achilles and Odysseus, the mortality rate is an urgent matter to be resolved. The state of human death and all its tests define the heroic life itself. The confidence that you will die someday makes you a human being, unlike animals that do not know the future - unlike immortal gods. All torture of human condition eventually led to the ultimate suffering of warrior hero's violent death in the fight. And I detailed all the terrible variants of Homer Iliad.