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The Author: HomerThe Author: Homer

Believed to have lived during the 8th and 9th century B.C.

Known as the “blind poet” though there is no actual proof

Controversy surrounds Homer’s life and works as there was very little recorded history during the time period in which he lived.

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HomerHomer

RhythmRhythm and repetition helped and repetition helped Homer remember the story when he Homer remember the story when he told it told it orally.orally.

He wrote both the He wrote both the IliadIliad and the and the Odyssey. They were thought to be Odyssey. They were thought to be composed in composed in 750750 B.C. - the earliest B.C. - the earliest surviving epic poems.surviving epic poems.

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Homer’s Epic PoemsHomer’s Epic Poems

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The Iliad The Iliad

Tells of a 10-year war fought on the Tells of a 10-year war fought on the plains beyond the walls of Troy.plains beyond the walls of Troy.

The ruins of Troy can still be seen today The ruins of Troy can still be seen today in western Turkey. in western Turkey.

In Homer’s story, the Trojan War was In Homer’s story, the Trojan War was fought between the Trojans and the fought between the Trojans and the Achaeans. Achaeans.

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Started over Peris choosing Helen as Started over Peris choosing Helen as the most beautiful woman instead of the most beautiful woman instead of Hera. Hera.

Paris elopes with Helen even though Paris elopes with Helen even though she is married to Agamemnon; she is married to Agamemnon; Trojan War begins.Trojan War begins.

Achilles fought with the Achaeans Achilles fought with the Achaeans under Agamemnon though he didn’t under Agamemnon though he didn’t follow orders. He kills follow orders. He kills HectorHector for for killing his friend.killing his friend.

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OdysseusOdysseus has the idea to hide inside a has the idea to hide inside a wooden Trojan horse to get inside the wooden Trojan horse to get inside the city of Troy.city of Troy.

The Achaeans destroy Troy, but The Achaeans destroy Troy, but OdysseusOdysseus refuses to thank the Gods refuses to thank the Gods for the victory.for the victory.

Genre: Genre: Epic PoemEpic Poem

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The OdysseyThe Odyssey

Describes the wanderings of the Greek Describes the wanderings of the Greek general Odysseus on his return from general Odysseus on his return from the city of the city of TroyTroy in to his home island of in to his home island of IthacaIthaca. .

The events take place shortly before The events take place shortly before the year 1200 B.C. the year 1200 B.C.

Genre: Genre: Epic PoemEpic Poem

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Characteristics of an Epic Characteristics of an Epic PoemPoem

It is a long It is a long narrativenarrative poem. poem.

The speaker is a narrator who tells a The speaker is a narrator who tells a storystory..

The setting is The setting is expansiveexpansive. It may be . It may be a sea, a region, the a sea, a region, the worldworld, or a , or a universe.universe.

There is a main character, who is a There is a main character, who is a herohero or is capable of being or is capable of being heroicheroic. .

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The purpose of an The purpose of an epic poem epic poem is not only to entertain is not only to entertain but also to teach and inspire the listener or reader.but also to teach and inspire the listener or reader.

The action includes The action includes extraordinaryextraordinary or super human or super human deeds. Typically, the deeds. Typically, the epic heroepic hero has a goal and has has a goal and has embarked upon a long embarked upon a long journeyjourney. .

Journey includes: obstacles, and antagonists (gods, Journey includes: obstacles, and antagonists (gods, monsters, and humans) which test his monsters, and humans) which test his braverybravery, wits, , wits, and physical ability.and physical ability.

Gods or supernatural beings take a part, or an Gods or supernatural beings take a part, or an interestinterest, in the action., in the action.

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The Epic Hero Archetype The Epic Hero Archetype (with examples from Harry Potter)(with examples from Harry Potter)

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Born into Born into royaltyroyalty. The main . The main character has a extraordinary character has a extraordinary

birth. birth.

Ex: Harry is born to famous parents.

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The main character is a hero, who is often possessed of

supernatural abilities or qualities.

Example: strength, knowledge, wisdom, determination, perseverance…

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The hero is charged with a quest.

Example: Harry Must find the horcrux’

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The hero is tested, often to prove the worthiness of himself and his

quest.

Example: Harry encounters many obstacles to reach his goal of defeating Voldemort.

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The presence of numerous mythical beings, magical and helpful animals,

and human helpers and companions

Example: Dobby & Dumbledore’s Army

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The hero’s travels take him to a supernatural world, often one that normal human beings are barred

from entering.

Example: Hogwart’s

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The cycle must reach a low point where the hero nearly gives up his

quest or appears defeated.

Example: In the 5th book of the series, the ministry of magic refuses to believe Voldemort has returned, so they

discredit Dumbledore and Harry Potter.

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A resurrection.

Example: a come back! Rising to the task…

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Restitution: Often this takes the form of the hero regaining his rightful place on the throne.

Example: They defeat Voldemort and live happily ever after…

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Terms to Know:Terms to Know:Epic – is a long narrative poem that

recounts the actions, adventures, and travels of a heroic figure, called the epic hero.

Hero – the main character in a literary work.

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Tragic hero – a person of great ability who often comes to grief because of a fault within his or her character.

Tragic flaw – often a characteristic that has helped him or her achieve success. Ex: pride, ambition, jealousy, self-doubt, or anger.

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Epic hero – a larger-than-life figure from history or legend. The hero undertakes a dangerous voyage, demonstrating traits—such as courage, loyalty, and honor—that are valued by the society in which the epic originates. His typical goal is to save his nation and journey over the expanse of continents to do so.

Oral poetry – Homer and other poets during the time period memorized and recited these epics aloud. This was due to the fact that the society at the time was not literate.

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Epic simile (also called a Homeric simile) – extends a comparison with elaborate descriptive details that can fill several lines of verse.

Epithet – an adjective or adjective phrase used to point out a characteristic of a person or thing. The Homeric epithet is often a compound adjective, e.g. "rosy-fingered" dawn or "blue eyed" Athena.


The Odyssey. Homer ■ Many believe that Homer was a blind Greek poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a lyre.

The Odyssey. Homer ■ Many believe that Homer was a blind Greek poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a lyre.

The Odyssey. Homer Greek poet who lived around 800 BC Greek poet who lived around 800 BC Was thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person.

The Odyssey. Homer Greek poet who lived around 800 BC Greek poet who lived around 800 BC Was thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person.

Odyssey by Homer

Odyssey by Homer

By Homer Homer (ca. 800 B.C.) poet thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person Wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey - stories about the.

By Homer Homer (ca. 800 B.C.) poet thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person Wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey - stories about the.

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The Odyssey of Homer by Homer, Translated by Rodney Merrill … · 2014. 9. 12. · The Odyssey of Homer by Homer, Translated by Rodney Merrill The University of Michigan Press, 2002

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The Odyssey [Homer- Greek Poet]. Odyssey [noun] = a long journey, filled with notable experiences and hardships Protagonist = Odysseus.

The Odyssey [Homer- Greek Poet]. Odyssey [noun] = a long journey, filled with notable experiences and hardships Protagonist = Odysseus.

THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER Read and put back in day 8. HOMER A BLIND POET WHO LIVED AROUND 800 B.C. HOMERIC-ADJECTIVE MEANING LARGE SCALE, MASSIVE, ENORMOUS.

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