what cultures and values does the Iliad promote for Greek society?
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I googled 'Iliad, culture and values' and found out for myself here: http://library.thinkquest.org/19300/data/homersgreece.htm I suggest you do the reading yourself as asking people to tell you the answer will not help you in the long run.
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We must remember that societies are seen as living organisms, that is why they are described as being either healthy or unhealthy. Culture is necessary for the maintenance/ existence of a society as cultural practices define the group or community. Ultimately, certain beliefs and the symbolic significance that are passed down through certain practices help define reality. A culture can therefore make sense for the individual of the world around them. With culture therefore comes a sense of identity and with this sense of identity, comes a sense of purpose for the individual. This is why people who question their belief systems are those who question their purpose and the meaning of life.
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The Greek Creation Myth
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It should be taught in schools as part of Ancient Greek civilisation. Other relgions should be taught as well according to the contribution to their cultures and civilisations.
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Here are a few topics that you may want to consider, I don't know what type of literature you're studying nor do I know what books you've read but here are a few:\n\n1. Homer's the Iliad- maybe focus on Achilles or Hector as a tragic hero\n\n2. The Aeneid- focus on whether Aeneas betrays Dido\n If you have read African American literature such as The Color Purple or Their Eyes Were Watching God you can focus on how the main characters find themselves. Good Luck!!!
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well the greeks like all other ancient civilisations have festivals according to there beleives/faiths, weather changing,sports, some official festives, festivals to commemorate heroic deeds and ofcourse the festivals of there red letter day. if you want full description of the point, then they are as follows:\n1.believes/faith:\nlike all other ancient nations they used to do festivals to please the gods, which were masters of there lives, like greeks used to celebrate the festival to please god of war, MARS,so that they would live in peace and have good agriculture. then there was god of rain and many other. well you know that ancient man was afraid of every other thing which makes him scared, like snake worshiping, which hindu people do, its only bcuz they are afraid of it. by saying so, ancient man also used to worship thing which give him benefits.. so to please these imaginative gods and things, they made festivals and greeks used to do the same.\n\n2.weather changing:\ngreeks were the first to name different months, and also they started festivals to celebrate the change of weather. they used to worship apllo god as they claim it to be the master of world and its choking, so they used to put flower and seasonal fruits and vegetables so as to please him.\n3. sports:\nlike you know the great olympic games.\n4. officail festives:\nlike the crowning of new king or death or birth of sibbling of royal family etc.\n5. festives of heros:\nlike the festival to commemorate, alexander the great or acchelis etc.\ni guess thats enough.....i hope that would satisfy you......will it?
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Many countries in Western Europe, Asia, and the Americas are our allies.  We spread democracy and freedom around the planet, so we benefit by defeating terrorism and encouraging the freedom of capitalism in developing countries.  We also share our cultural values with countries who need to be guided towards more advanced thinking with regard to economic, social, and cultural development.  In other words, we are not only a superpower, but we are the center of civilization and culture, and therefore, serve as a model to third world countries who lack culture and the basics of civilization.  An example would be Afghanistan.  Without us, women there would have remained enslaved by the Taliban.  Our troops liberated the women there, as we liberated the Iraqis from oppression.
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Well the question is purely subjective.  Greece started out as a once important influence when the Italians were still the Etruscans (forerunners to the Romans).  As everyone knows from there the Italians flourished even after the collapse of the empire throughout the middle ages and Renaissance.\nThey generally greatly improved on Greece's endeavours and became the driving force of western civilization for these times while Greece was mired in its past historical importance of crumbing theaters, temples and faux democracy.
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Odysseus represented the model of their own war heroes.  He represented all the things that a good warior should have: cunny mentality, bravery, and warfare skills....\n\nIf you ask about other epics, you got the Aeneid.  In this epic, Virgil presents the prototype of the perfect hero according to the Roman values.  Aeneas is a hero to them, 'cause he followed the pietas or duties--> family, state, gods.  In addition, the Aeneid is a kick in the butt to Ulysses.  He is seen as the unworthy and heartless wrong model of hero
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the Iliad by Homer-thats aslo what the movie "Troy" is based on.
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Human society has a need to attribute supernatural qualities to physical phenomenom that cannot be explained. That is why from the dawn of civilization, religion and folklore have played a major role in human society. This effect is ultimately diminishing as the body of knowledge revealed by science keeps growing. That is why religion has always opposed the quest for knowledge: there were times scientists could be burnt at the stake for heresy for proclaiming that the ptolemic system (The Earth is flat) theory was wrong.\nFurthermore, as the Greek and later ROman empires conquered are subjugated other cultures, various deities were incorporated into their culture. A large portion of the Greek and Roman deities have been found to be linked to deities from earlier conquered civilizations (mainly Egyptian, Babylonian cultures).
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My great-aunt once wrote an entire book about Greek mythology in a sort of story-telling form. It was a very informative book, and it helped me stay aware of Greek and Roman references more often. People (including me) often speak of the weather as being "hotter than Hades" as a more polite way of saying "hotter than hell." Hades was the Greek god of the underworld, which would be compared to a Christian concept of hell. Companies still use these references even today in shoes (like Nike), sporting equipment, technological equipment, flowers (think FTD Florist using Hermes as their symbol), and cleaning supplies (think Ajax). As an English major, I wrote at least two poems with mythological references. I love the musical "My Fair Lady" which is related to "Pygmalion" and the old myth of the man who created his ideal woman. If you watch Disney's "Monsters Inc." there is one part where the little one-eyed monster Mike is contemplating how to smuggle the little girl Boo back into the company, and he uses a Greek reference to the Trojan horse, but dismisses it as "Too Greek!" Children would probably not understand what he said, but those of us who have studied mythology would. I do not use mythology as a replacement for religion, but it helps to understand historical references and symbolism around us.
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The Greek people have two sources for their feelings of being powerful.  The first is their pride in their homeland's being the birthplace of so many important inventions and conventions such as democracy.\nTheir second asset is the solidarity of the Greek people.  They stand firmly beside one another making those 7,000,000 count far more than a larger, more diverse group.
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The Good And Bad Characteristics Of Odysseus \n\nAn individual's characteristics are the key to their behavior. Homer's The Odyssey takes place about 700BC in the Mediterranean, near Greece. The epic tells of a man who left his home twenty years earlier to fight in the Trojan War. His mission now is to make his way home to Ithaca. Odysseus shows good and bad traits throughout the epic that influence his way home. \n\nThe courage and wisdom of Odysseus help him survive through the whole epic. For example, Odysseus kills the Cyclops while the giant is asleep, even though the monster ate two men minutes before (P.110). Odysseus has courage to stand up for his beliefs and never lets the opinion of others keep him from doing what is right. Some think Odysseus shows his courage throughout the epic because he is proud and does not want to leave any job unfinished. Furthermore, Odysseus by plugs the sailors' ears with wax when going through the Sirens, whose sweet singing lures sailors to there doom (p. 141). Odysseus often hesitates before acting, because he uses reason to evaluate the situation, which saves him and his men many times. Odysseus knows that there is no progress without the wisdom to back it up. Using courage and wisdom throughout life allows a person to see greatness in life. \n\nAs great as he was, Odysseus still had some weaknesses, most importantly that of his pride and sensualness, that prolongs his voyage back to Ithaca. This is clearly evident in the episode on the Cyclopes' Island when Odysseus and his men are safely away from the island when Odysseus brags about his exploits making Polythemus hurl giant boulders almost sinking the ship (P. 114). This incident hurt Odysseus more than just losing a few men, because Poseidon makes his travel home very long and arduous. This proud characteristic shows Odysseus has a lack of respect for others and that he is selfish. Furthermore, Odysseus stays with Circe for one year before his men remind him of home (p. 116). This characteristic of sensualness demonstrates that Odysseus is unable to resist temptation. This hinders his mission; setting him back in his journey. Odysseus's weaknesses in life downsize him, making himself less powerful. \n\nThe story portrays how an individual's characteristics can affect the outcomes of their life. Nonetheless, Odysseus survives all that happens to him. His courage, wisdom, intelligence and endurance enable him to come through each and every difficulty and bring him home safely.
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Pericles was a statesman of ancient Greece, who tried to unite the country under the leadership of his own city, Athens. Pericles also promoted democracy within Athens. His rule is sometimes known as the Golden Age of Greece. Many magnificent buildings, including the Parthenon, were built under his administration. He led the Athenians at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War but died soon afterward.
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a subject stydin societies and their politics.
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The 'Shield of Achilles' depicts the entirety of the Homeric world, but more importantly, the City at War and the City at Peace.\n\nThese representations also relate to Achilles' two differing fates described by his immortal mother: Leave the Trojan siege and lead a long, but uneventful life in the City at Peace or stay at Troy (City at War), acquiring glory, honor, and immortality(warrior ethos), but dying shortly thereafter on the battlefield.\n\nPatroklos' death was the catalyst in which Achilles' divine-like rage overwhelmed all considerations of the mortal world including the heroic ethos. Achilles' desire for revenge could only lead him to the City at War.