The Greeks were known to be the concrete foundation of western civilization, everything from western literacy, philosophy, and government. The Greeks praised the gods and their heroes. The gods and heroes were part of their everyday lives. One of those heroes, Achilles, was seen as a sign of strength and power in the Greek society. The hero was considered to be immortal and invincible, no army could strike him down in war. He became a symbol of pride through the poems Homer sang. Even though Achilles was a made up character, and the story of the Iliad was mythology, we can still take away the realistic attributes that are seen through the Trojan War. What we know from Achilles psychological symptoms, being a victim of war himself, can help
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Haynes talks about how even before stories, superheroes existed. The article stated how superheroes of the ancient world can be connected to superheroes today. For example Haynes, connects examples of Superman being seen as a divine like god can be resembled to ancient god Zeus, Wonder women being a “demigod” in the comics, can also be connected to ancient Greek mythology. Haynes also connects, Tony Stark to Agamemnon from the Iliad. They might not have superpowers, but they have endless amounts of wealth that guarantee’s them power. Today heroes can be seen beyond the fictional world of Marvel and Dc. Many families and friends, have someone serving overseas that they call heroes. Achilles, a Greek hero, can resemble many soldiers that fight today. We call them heroes because they sacrifice so much for our country so that we can be safe. Haynes states in her article, “We are surely drawn to heroes and superheroes because they illuminate the human condition – and they do so precisely because they operate at a slightly inhuman level. Heroes are like us, but more so: stronger, cleverer, and faster. They suffer from the same human frailties as …show more content…
The documentary stated that Homer, the father of Greek literature, author of odyssey and Iliad, have become two of the greatest works that have changed and inspired the world. Many have been inspired by Homer, such as Shakespeare, Hollywood, and many of the works that are being taught in schools today. The documentary raises a the question of homer, rumored to be blind and being born 500 years after the Trojan war, could know so much about the war. How could he memorize sixteen thousands lines from The Iliad and twelve thousands lines from The Odyssey? This is where folklore steps into play. Many believe the only way Homer could have memorized these poems is if they were passed down to him by his ancestors, who witnessed the war. Homer’s ancestors, being singers, sung this poem down to the next generation, and so forth. Eventually, homer memorized the poem and sung it to next generation. Homer was very famous in Greek mythology. Barry B. Powell, a professor of classics at the University of Wisconsin, said in the documentary
Haynes talks about how even before stories, superheroes existed. The article stated how superheroes of the ancient world can be connected to superheroes today. For example Haynes, connects examples of Superman being seen as a divine like god can be resembled to ancient god Zeus, Wonder women being a “demigod” in the comics, can also be connected to ancient Greek mythology. Haynes also connects, Tony Stark to Agamemnon from the Iliad. They might not have superpowers, but they have endless amounts of wealth that guarantee’s them power. Today heroes can be seen beyond the fictional world of Marvel and Dc. Many families and friends, have someone serving overseas that they call heroes. Achilles, a Greek hero, can resemble many soldiers that fight today. We call them heroes because they sacrifice so much for our country so that we can be safe. Haynes states in her article, “We are surely drawn to heroes and superheroes because they illuminate the human condition – and they do so precisely because they operate at a slightly inhuman level. Heroes are like us, but more so: stronger, cleverer, and faster. They suffer from the same human frailties as …show more content…
The documentary stated that Homer, the father of Greek literature, author of odyssey and Iliad, have become two of the greatest works that have changed and inspired the world. Many have been inspired by Homer, such as Shakespeare, Hollywood, and many of the works that are being taught in schools today. The documentary raises a the question of homer, rumored to be blind and being born 500 years after the Trojan war, could know so much about the war. How could he memorize sixteen thousands lines from The Iliad and twelve thousands lines from The Odyssey? This is where folklore steps into play. Many believe the only way Homer could have memorized these poems is if they were passed down to him by his ancestors, who witnessed the war. Homer’s ancestors, being singers, sung this poem down to the next generation, and so forth. Eventually, homer memorized the poem and sung it to next generation. Homer was very famous in Greek mythology. Barry B. Powell, a professor of classics at the University of Wisconsin, said in the documentary