The Greek Concept of the Epic Hero

In classical Greek literature epic heroes are usually defined by contrasting features of Achilles and Odysseus, the most important character of Homer's great epic "Iliad and Odyssey". Achilles is the Greek's greatest warrior in the Trojan horse war, in fact is not a human hero but a semi god, immersed in a fascinating ocean from his mother, making a perfect gift. On the other hand, Odysseus is a completely humanized person, and his heroism is more reflected in his intelligence, boldness and embarrassment than his military ability.

"Odyssey" is an epic consisting of Homer, an early Greek narrator. This epic is the foundation of Greek and Roman education. Epic is a long poem characterized by adventure. The epic hero is a magnificent hero. A magnificent hero is a tall person, perhaps a historical or legendary figure. The most outstanding qualities of magnificent heroes are usually the most important qualities of magnificent society. The main character of this epic is Odysseus. Odysseus is trying to find his hometown hero at Sophocles' Oedipus King ',' Homer's Odyssey ', and Tan' s "The Joy Luck Club". In world literature, there are two types of prototype principals, mythical heroes and tragic heroes. Like Homer's Odysseus, the mythical hero represents a combination of superhuman virtue and human imperfection. These qualities create a realistic supernatural adventure. Mythical heroes are endorsed by the power of God and will ultimately accomplish the goal or complete the journey

As the concept of Article 14 "Epic" and "Hero" comes from this tradition, it is reasonable to choose the ancient Greek epic tradition of Homer's epic "Iliad and Odyssey" as the first comparison method. However, if we quote the facts to be derived, we abandon the typology comparison methodology and shift to genealogy and historical comparison. {73 | 74} § 15. Let's start with pedigree and see the comparison between pedigree and history. Typological comparisons include only a synchronized analysis of the compared structures, but as I pointed out, the lineage comparison combines a synchronous analysis with a timed analysis. And as I already pointed out, the structure to be compared must be homologous.