the iliad
Webster's Dictionary defines heroic as surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale; relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; impressive in size or scope; showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort. It has been said that Achilleus both defines and transcends the heroic code. Arête is an Ancient Greek word that describes the quest for individual excellence within a social context. All men in ancient Greece would like to gain this excellence, so they may in a way feel superior to others who do not possess such a characteristic. Possessing this characteristic is one of the many key elements in the heroic code. In Homer's The Iliad the greatest definition to be taken of the heroic code would have to be honor, both amongst your peers and in war. If one of the heroes at any time were to be warned about death in war they would have to ignore the warning because the only way to win honor is in battle. Since I know that it is the cowards who walk out of the fighting, but if one is to win honour in battle, he must by all means
Odysseus is thinking this to himself in order to fight. Once he begins battle he kills two soldiers. As he continues he comes to battle with Sokos, a Trojan, whom he kills. It seems as though the more men you kill the more honor you gain. Yet surely he, when he hears of you and that you are still living, is gladdened within his heard and all his days he is hopeful that he will see his beloved son come home from the Troad. and his ground strongly, whether he be struck or strike down another. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nonetheless he regained his honor once again when he allowed Priam, father of Hektor, to ransom back the body of his dead son. His emotion and feeling were once again returning to him, especially when Priam made mention of his father. There is always some one of the gods with him to beat death from him.
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Approximate Word count = 784
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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