PPT-Homer’s Odyssey The epic

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poem that details the 10 year adventure home to Ithaca after winning the 10 year war against Troy and the Trojans Odysseuss Family His family faces certain challenges

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poem that details the 10 year adventure home to Ithaca after winning the 10 year war against Troy and the Trojans Odysseuss Family His family faces certain challenges in his absence They are forced to adapt to their unique situation. what a journey. EPIC POETRY. Long, narrative poem dealing with great heroes and adventure. Can you name some examples of stories about a journey?. EPIC HERO. Main character in an . epic. Qualities:. -courageous force for good. The Odyssey. Identify and explain the elements of a Greek myth. Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem and a hero’s journey. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero. Analyze the relationship between myths and legends and epic poetry. Evaluate Odysseus’ status as an epic hero by analyzing his actions and motives. . One of the most important cultural values in . T. he. . Odyssey. is that of . xenia (hospitality), . a Greek concept encompassing the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home. How is hospitality established as a key value in the epic?. Background info. The . Greeks believed completely in the existence of . gods and goddesses. ; . polytheism. Believed that gods took an . active interest in human life. Gods behaved in . human . ways. Background info. The . Greeks believed completely in the existence of . gods and goddesses. ; . polytheism. Believed that gods took an . active interest in human life. Gods behaved in . human . ways. why the Greeks are hospitable. See where Odysseus travels. Review theme, irony, characterization, and symbolism. Who Was Homer, Anyway?. Blind poet from the island of Chios. describes events as a seeing person. 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. The Odyssey. Identify and explain the elements of a Greek myth. Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem and a hero’s journey. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero. Analyze the relationship between myths and legends and epic poetry. . 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 . Archetypes. (Gk. . arche. = first . typos. = mold) are . universal, instinctive patterns or images. . from ancient myths and stories . that are originals (prototypes) for all similar patterns and images. 2012. The Epic, The Epic Hero, and . The Odyssey. The Epic. An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular . society.. _______ . 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 . ________ . Epic. Myth. A long narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a great hero. Epics embody the values of the people who tell them.. A traditional story rooted in a particular culture that usually explains a belief, ritual, or mysterious natural phenomenon. . 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..

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