PPT-The Odyssey II: An Epic Identity

The Odyssey II An Epic Identity Prof Foster Chamberlin October 15 2018 HUM 101 Cultural Encounters I Boğaziçi University Class Outline Historical Background Odysseuss Backstory The Beginning in the Middle of the Story. 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. 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. Journal. What makes a hero? Write down the names of two or three people, real or fictional, whom you consider heroic. Then take a few minutes to list character traits that you think a hero of any time and place should have. Revisit and add to your thoughts and notes as you read the . 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.. 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. . 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 . . 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. Why read The Odyssey?. Experience the oldest literary form. Study and analyze the genre of epic. Study and analyze other elements of literature (character, theme, etc.). Look for archetypes. Enjoy a fascinating adventure tale. 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.. 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..