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Literature of Greece

This document provides background information on ancient Greek literature and mythology surrounding the Trojan War. It discusses Homer as the presumed author of the Iliad and Odyssey and notes that the Iliad centers on the wrath of Achilles and his withdrawal from battle. It also summarizes the myth of the Judgment of Paris where he awards a golden apple to Aphrodite, leading to the events that spark the Trojan War over Helen of Troy.

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Literature of Greece

This document provides background information on ancient Greek literature and mythology surrounding the Trojan War. It discusses Homer as the presumed author of the Iliad and Odyssey and notes that the Iliad centers on the wrath of Achilles and his withdrawal from battle. It also summarizes the myth of the Judgment of Paris where he awards a golden apple to Aphrodite, leading to the events that spark the Trojan War over Helen of Troy.

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Literature of Greece

Homer
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Is an ancient Greek poet


Tradition held he was blind
In Greek, his name is Homeros means hostage
Theory: his named was derived from Homeridai the name of the society of
poets, means sons of hostage

Iliad
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Very strong religious& supernatural elements


Action of Iliad covers only a few weeks of the 10th and final years in Trojan War
It centers on Achilles who embodies the Greek heroic ideal
1st world Homers Iliad is rage or wrath & the major theme of Iliad is wrath of

Achilles
The story is about Agamemnon dishonor Achilles
Achilles withdraws from fighting & Greek suffer, defeated by Trojans
Achilles return and have his revenge, he killed Hector
ENDING: the Burial of Hector

The Judgments of Paris


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The marriage of mortal Peleus & the immortal Thetis = parents of Achilles
In the Banquet, all gods are invited except Eris- the goddess of Discord
She appears & throws a golden apple, inscribed with words to the Fairest

3 goddess claim the apple


1. Athena- goddess of Wisdom
2. Hera- queen of Gods
3. Aphrodite- goddess of love

Athena

Hera

Aphrodite

Zeus command Hermes to lead the 3 goddess to Paris


3 Goddess offers to Paris
1.
2.
3.
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Athena- infinite wisdom & equal amount of influence over man


Hera- promise great kingdom & lordship over may men
Aphrodite- love of the most beautiful women in the world
Paris decides and chose Aphrodite

Helen
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the daughter of Zeus


Most beautiful woman in the

world
The wife of Menelaus

Menelaus the brother of Agamemnon, the king of Greece


Hecuba
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wife of King Priam


She dream that she give birth to firebrand, that the city of Troy is burning to
the ground

Seer Aisacros- tells the baby would cause the destruction of Troy
Priam commands Agelaus, the chief herdman, to kill the baby
He leaves the baby to Mount Ida to die
5 days = baby still alive

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