PPT-Exploring Homer’s epic poem and the epic hero

The Odyssey Identify and explain the elements of a Greek myth Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem and a heros journey Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero Analyze the relationship between myths and legends and epic poetry. Homer and the Odyssey. Following are some notes on Homer and what scholars call the “Homeric Question,” as well as an introduction to the text. My notes follow for Books 1-10; you are responsible for reading the whole epic, so . The Odyssey . by Homer. PowerPoint by Erin Salona. The Traditional Epic. The Epic Hero is superhuman--braver and stronger than ordinary people. There is some all-knowing or wise person who helps the protagonist. AND EPIC HEROES. WHAT IS AN EPIC?. Most every culture has epics it has passed through the generations . An epic has a hero. It is the story of the hero’s travels and his fights with monsters. A trip to heaven, hell or the land of the dead. Using the characteristics of an epic. Creative writing task. Epic Characteristics Review. What makes an epic an epic?. -Turn and talk with your partner.. •What are some examples of an epic?. Characteristics and Examples. The Odyssey. May have lived sometime between 850 BCE and early 1200 BCE. Much of his life is a mystery. He probably lived closer to the 850 BCE date. The Iliad . and . The Odyssey . both date from around this time. Understanding and Analyzing Epic, or Homeric Similes. Definition. A Homeric simile is an elaborate comparison, developed over several lines, between something strange or unfamiliar to the audience and something more familiar to them. . Epic Hero. Tragic Hero. Antihero. Everyday Hero. What is a hero?. Discuss your views on what a “hero” is with your partner. . 1 minute. Are there different types of heroes?. 1 minute. A Hero’s Journey. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Epic- . when a work meets at least the following criteria:. It is a long verse narrative on a serious subject. Told in a formal and elevated style. Centered on a heroic or quasi-divine figure on whose actions depends the fate of a tribe, a nation, or the human race.. t. he Epic Hero. What does it take to become an . epic hero. ?. He . is a . man. who seems . able to conquer most problems . that he . encounters. .. He does . not. . have. any . “super” powers. The Odyssey. There are numerous theories about Homer. Here is some of what we know:. Homer is an ancient Greek story teller and court singer. . He was born around 8. th. century B.C.. He was . blind. . lived around 1200 B.C.E.. was a poet. is traditionally thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person. Homer. Composed the . Iliad. and the . Odyssey, . . epic. poems about the war between the Trojans and the Greeks set in 900-700 . _______ . Greek . poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a . ____. .. . Some say that the lyrics were not written by one person but are instead a . ________ . Many believe that Homer was a blind Greek poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a lyre. . Some say that the lyrics were not written by one person but are instead a collection of Greek poems.. The Epic of Gilgamesh What is Myth? Symbolize and embody the spiritual values of a culture. Society preserves myths because it believes world views found in them are crucial to the survival of the culture.