PPT-Notes on Homer and his epic poems

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. Odyssey. Essay. Prompt One. Odysseus is considered one of the greatest mythological heroes of all time. Play "devil's advocate." Prove that Odysseus isn't the hero many believe him to be.. Possible Topics: . . Type of Work. ....... The . Iliad. is an epic poem, a long narrative work about heroic exploits that is elevated in tone and highly formal in its language. .. . It was composed in ancient Greek and transmitted orally before it was written down. . 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. Day Monday Notes: Tuesday Notes: Wednesday Notes: Thursday Notes: Friday Notes: Saturday Notes: Sunday Notes: Workout Intervals Steady row Repeat four times for one set then take a break of 3 minu . Type of Work. ....... The . Iliad. is an epic poem, a long narrative work about heroic exploits that is elevated in tone and highly formal in its language. .. . It was composed in ancient Greek and transmitted orally before it was written down. . The Odyssey. Journal (4-5 Sentences). What makes a hero? What are the qualities a hero must possess?. What is an Epic?. A long story in poem form.. An epic has a hero.. The epic is the story of the hero’s travels and his fights with monsters.. Literary Term Glossary. Term. Definition. Example. Epic Hero. A larger than life figure, typically of noble or semi-divine birth who pits. his courage, skill and virtue against evil forces.. Achilles. Review your notes/and or flashcards to ensure we know what . homeric. simile is.. Homer and Greek Epic. The Homeric Simile. the . simile. is one of the hallmarks of Homer. ’. s style. a simile is an explicit comparison of two things, using .  . Homer Simpson is world-renowned for being a fool, through his inadequacies as a father figure, from his turbulent career working for Mr Burns and through his many well-documented failures. However, a man who can boast having gone to space on a NASA space programme, owned an NFL team and fronted one of the most successful television programmes of all time is unlikely to also be a fool by normal human convention and his achievements must be taken into account.. 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. y . Homer. The . Iliad. - Background. The Epic Form. Oral tradition. Provides form and structure to express the legend. Homer’s language, meter, and style are formulaic. Over time, bards developed common expressions, phrases, and descriptions that fit the rhythms of the epic verse line.. About the Artist. Winslow. Homer. About the Painting. Breezing Up – A Fair Wind. What is the name of the boat? . . And where can you find the name?. GLOUCESTER. A few other . paintings . by the artist .