An Introduction to the Epic & the Epic Hero

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An Introduction to the Epic & the Epic Hero Homer’s Odyssey An Introduction to the Epic & the Epic Hero

EPIC: a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of heroes who embody the values of their particular civilizations.

The Epic Hero Strengths: Courage Physical Strength Cunning Intelligence Unfailing Loyalty Devotion to Duty Champion of Freedom and Justice

The Epic Hero Flaws -Love of Glory (pride) -> HUBRIS -Susceptible to Temptation/Doubt

The Hero’s Journey The Beginning THE CALL TO ADVENTURE REFUSAL OF THE CALL MEETING WITH THE MENTOR TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES Midway Through THE ORDEAL THE REWARD THE ROAD BACK The Climax THE RESURRECTION—the climax

Epics are Filled with action Written in verse (originally chanted or sung) Contain supernatural and noble characters

Epic Conventions Appeal to the muse In medias res (in the middle of the action) Elaborate (Homeric) similes Extended formal speeches Epithets: adj. or adj. phrase describing a person; the art of a name

Homer Considered first known poet of Western Literature Blind Could not read or write (sang) Composed The Iliad (750 B.C.) and The Odyssey (720 B.C.)

Homer’s Epics Iliad Recounts the battles in the last year of the 10 year war between the Greeks and the Trojans Heroes: Hector & Achilles Odyssey 24 books Double Plot: Telemachus’s search for his father; Odysseus’s adventures in the 10 year journey from the war

The Greek Gods Anthropomorphic Interfere in human affairs (take sides) Disguise themselves as humans to help, test, or hurt humans Actions more governed by emotions than morality

Zeus Ruler of the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus

Poseidon God of the Sea Enemy to Odysseus; tries to keep him from reaching home

Hermes The Messenger of the Gods

Athena Goddess of Wisdom and War Loves and helps Odysseus

Odysseus’s Journey