ENG 9 (P7) Epic Poetry by Loehrl Pillers

Assisted by mythological gods/goddesses

lpillers1 — 2023-02-01 02:56:25 UTC

While the mortal hero is strong and brave, the protagonist cannot achieve their destined goals without the favor and assistance of mythical gods and goddesses. When obstacles seem too challenging for the main character to overcome, the help of mythological creatures will intervene to ensure they are able to save society.

Travel long journey

lpillers1 — 2023-02-01 02:56:25 UTC

The protagonist must travel far and wide in order to achieve their goals and save society. There are oftentimes conflicts, hurdles, or struggles that cause the journey to be prolonged and circuitous. Obstacles may even alter the protagonist's path forcing them to focus on their goals rather than succumbing to distractions.

Epic Hero

lpillers1 — 2023-02-01 02:56:25 UTC

The protagonist of an epic poem is the epic hero. This character demonstrates bravery and courage when they use their superhuman strength to overcome a difficult struggle in which they must save members of society from harm or evil. As the listener or reader observes the character's intelligence and wit they grow to admire the achievements and positive traits revered by society.

Long narrative poem

lpillers1 — 2023-02-01 02:56:25 UTC

An epic poem is a lengthy narrative that tells a story in a formal and elevated style of lyrical feet and meter. The reason epic poetry is composed in verse is because it was original performed orally and the repetition of sounds made it easier to memorize. Epic poems usually take place so long ago that humans do not have a memory of the extraordinary events being described. These stories were told to entertain and teach the audience a lesson.

Odysseus--Charlie A

2026-03-23 18:37:08 UTC

Primary strengths are his cunning intelligence , unyielding resilience, and exceptional strategic planning. Unlike other Greek heroes who relied solely on brute force, Odysseus is defined by his ability to outwit physically superior opponents, as seen in his legendary ruse of the Trojan Horse and his escape from the Cyclops Polyphemus. He was also known for his poise and patience in the face of battle.

Bella Clabo

2026-03-23 18:41:47 UTC

Caitlin Murphy

2026-03-23 18:42:08 UTC

Characters like Hector fight to gain remembrance and honor. Many heroes care about reputation and respect and that is why they fight. They want a good reputation of themselves and want to fight for their people not themselves.

Noah

2026-03-23 18:42:09 UTC

The Trojan War began when Paris, a Trojan prince, abducted Helen, the wife of Spartan King Menelaus he called upon Helen’s former suitors bounded by an oath to protect her to join a massive Greek expedition to retrieve her, led by his brother, Agamemnon this launched a 10-year siege on Troy

Harper- How the Trojan War ended

2026-03-23 18:44:13 UTC

After ten years, the Trojan War finally ended when the Greeks, unable to breach Troy's walls, used a deceptive strategy devised by Odysseus. They built a massive hollow wooden horse that concealed a large group of warriors inside it, and then pretended to sail away. Despite the warnings, the Trojans brought the wooden horse into their city, where the Greeks emerged during the night to open the gates and destroy Troy.

Homer

2026-03-23 18:44:25 UTC

Homer was the poet that wrote the Iliad and the odyssey. not much else is known about him other than he lived in the 8-9 century. he was born in modern day turkey. references to his poems begin in the 7th century. many believe he lived not much later than.

Izzy

2026-03-23 18:46:35 UTC

The abduction of Helen Paris, a prince of Troy, took Helen from her husband, Menelaus of Sparta it had occurred when he visited Sparta. The act violated sacred Greek code of xenia meaning hospitality. Paris had been a guest in Menelaus’s home at the time when Paris departed for Troy he took Helen and a large amount of Spartan treasure. her abduction was one of the main triggers of the Trojan War.

Sophie Rollenhagen

2026-03-23 18:48:11 UTC

Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, fights in the Trojan war for 10 years and wanders home taking another 10 years. Upon his return home only his dog and a nurse recognize him and he works with his son to get rid of his wife's suitors and reestablish himself in his kingdom.

Braden-The Odyssey

2026-03-23 18:49:29 UTC

Odysseus's son, Telemachus, leaves his home to find his father. Odysseus escapes the island and tells the story of his bad experiences there. He talks about when he was fighting a big monster and escaping a witch. After awhile he returns to his home in Ithaca. He works with his son to plan an attack on a guy who is trying to take over his place.

Ezekiel

2026-03-23 18:51:34 UTC

Homer the well known author but there is a debate on whether he was one guy a group of bards or a storytelling tradition.

Carter

2026-03-23 18:52:37 UTC

Odysseus had to overcome many challenges to make it back home. he over came loutus eaters, he navigated the underworld and many more. odysseus has overcame very deadly obsticles.

Jack Roemhildt

2026-03-23 18:52:39 UTC

The exposition of "The Odyssey" starts out 10 years after the Trojan War. Telemachus is trying to find out information about his father. He visits King Nestor while searching for Odyssey and confirms that he is alive but stranded.

ELI

2026-03-23 18:54:56 UTC

For ten years straight it was swift and brutal conflict. Destruction of the city was normal and also the mass death or enslavement. The war between Mycenaean Greek kingdoms and the city of Troy in Asia Minor

Brodie

2026-03-23 18:55:55 UTC

The war was fought between the Greeks and the city of Troy. The Greeks won the war against the city of Troy after 10 years.

Ceci andree

2026-03-23 18:59:55 UTC

Odysseus had a wife penelope and a son named Telemachus. He got his wife dy shoting thowr 12 axs with a dow and arow. Athena was often described as Odysseus's mentor throughout the story. In The Odyssey, he was one of the few who stayed faithful to his wife. He started with 600 men, and over the course of the journey, he lost all of them. One of the biggest challenges he had to overcome is pisidens rath decouea Odysseus hert his son.

Presley Winkler

2026-03-23 19:00:51 UTC

Homer wrote this poem to enter tain audie ces and preserve Greek culture. He was born in modern-day Turkey, and his poem begins in the 7th century. It also educated people about bravery, the importance of hospitality, and intelligence. The poem emerged from centuries of oral storytelling.

Trinity

2026-03-23 19:00:54 UTC

Homer wrote this poem to entertain audiences and preserve Greek culture. It also educated people about bravery, loyalty, intelligence, and the importance of hospitality. The poem emerged from centuries of oral storytelling.

Alieah- Anger

2026-03-23 19:20:11 UTC

The biggest theme was Anger. Mostly in Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior of the Trojan War. Achilles was angry because King Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces, dishonored him by seizing his war prize, aka the maiden Briseis. This was a big impact on his pride, and this caused him to withdraw from the Trigan Warm. Later, his rage shifted to intense, murderous, and a type of vengeance against Hector for killing his best friend Patroculus

Shayla Meyer-The Role of The Gods in lliad

2026-03-23 19:45:11 UTC

There are 2 sides either the gods support Greek or Trojan. This was driven by personal grudges, some gods wanted their own glory other than moral justice. These battles are mostly manipulated and only really cared about protecting favorite morals, while deciding human destiny. Zeus favored Trojan and supported to reduce the worlds population but for the most part he was neutral although he often manipulated the battles.

Rhyan Thomas

2026-03-24 15:32:31 UTC

The early life of Homer is largely unknown, and it is uncertain whether he was a single person. Legend places his birth around the 8th century BCE in either Smyrna or on the island of Chios. Some traditions say his birth name was Melesigenes, and that he may have been a wandering blind bard who performed poetry orally.

Elena

2026-03-24 15:34:55 UTC

Odysseus's story involves his crucial role in ending the Trojan War by devising the Trojan Horse, a hollow wooden horse that concealed Greek soldiers who then opened the gates for the attacking army, leading to Troy's fall.

Trendin lotton

2026-03-24 16:57:28 UTC

During the Climax of "the Odyssey", Odysseus fights the soldiers and the suitors in his territory. He soon takes back his home. This point is important because it shows the conflict and how it is resolved.

Landon-Countries that fought

2026-03-24 17:39:56 UTC

Countries that fought in the war are. The early Greeks were in the war and the other country was. The people of Troy.

Homer

2026-03-24 18:43:40 UTC

Elisha

Deegan - resolution of the odyssey

2026-03-25 21:22:10 UTC

At the end of The Odyssey, Odysseus returns home to Ithaca after a lot years away. He reveals himself and defeats the suitors who were trying to take over his house and marry his wife Penelope. This shows the resolution because he solves the conflict and takes back his place as king. Odysseus is back with his family Penelope and his son Telemachus. In the end peace is restored and his long journey finally comes to a close.

Carson Goodrich

2026-03-26 01:31:17 UTC

How the Iliad was so strong, The Iliad was so strong and conditioned because they were so confident and had so much drive to win. The main thing that they did was intense training together no stoping and Courage/bravness all together to try an win the battle. Another reasons is because many people believed that they were born from the gods so they have enhanced powers or skills.