Relationships Between God & Humans, Men & Women in
Homer’s “The Iliad”: An 8 page paper which how
relationships between gods and humans and men and women in
Homer’s classical Greek epic poem, “The Iliad.” Bibliography
lists 9 sources. TGiliad.rtf

The Iliad and the Reality of the Trojan War : A 5 page
research paper that examines the question as to whether or not
Troy actually existed and also if Homer's descriptions of the
war acre accurate. Bibliography lists 4 sources. 99troy.wps

Homer’s “Iliad” / Glorification Of Violence : 8 pages in
length. Homer’s Iliad is a classic example of how violence has
been glorified – while not necessarily justifiably so – since the
beginning of civilization. There is an inherent desire for men to
thrust their outer manhood into their enemy’s faces in order to
assert their inner strength. The writer discusses how Homer
utilizes gender roles and divine/human relations to emphasize
compassion for war victims, depicts modern society’s
ambivalent role and documents the warrior/hero mentality as it
justifies warfare and brutality. No additional sources cited.
Iliadvio.wps

Symbolism in “The Iliad” Analyzed : A 7 page paper
(+ 1 pg. Roman numeral outline) which discusses how Homer
used symbolism to underscore the classical themes of heroism,
romanticism and patriotism in his epic poem, “The Iliad.”
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Iliadsym.wps

Achilles & Aeneas / Two Very Different Heroes : A 5 page
look at these two heroes of Homer’s Iliad and Vergil’s Aeneid,
respectively, in terms of the cultures that created them. The
paper asserts that these heroes are very different because their
respective cultures valued different traits. Bibliography lists 2
sources. Achaen.wps

Homer’s “Iliad” / Role Of Gods & Godesses : A 6 page
essay examining the various ways Homer made use of gods and
goddesses; how they intervened in the lives of the mortals.
Useofg.wps

Homer’s “Iliad” / Shield of Achilles : The significance of
Achilles’ shield, as it appears in Homer's Iliad is discussed in
this 5 page paper. Achilles.wps

Homer’s “Iliad” / Shield of Achilles # 2 : A 5 page paper
which examines the representation of the shield of Achilles' in
literature to determine its significance. Shieldach.wps

Homer’s "Iliad" / Achilles Armor : This 5 page research
paper examines the importance of Achilles' armor in Homer's
epic masterpiece, "The Iliad." The impact of the armor upon
Hector, Patroclus, and Achilles (when he receives the new
armor) is discussed. The paper also considers how each of the
heroes act when wearing the armor, what happens to them while
wearing it, their heroic attitudes which result, and how Achilles
is similar or different from the other two warriors. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Acharmor.wps

Homer’s "Iliad" / The Greater Hero -- Achilles Or Hector? :
5 pages in length. Who was the greatest hero between Achilles
and Hector in Homer’s The Iliad? When posing this question,
one must also consider the various definitions of the word hero.
A hero can be of the heart or of the mind, but most likely he is
one of the body. A true hero possesses all three of these
entities, yet this type of hero is rare, indeed. Neither Achilles
nor Hector was a hero of this caliber, yet they both displayed
significant heroism while in battle. The writer compares the
two warriors to determine which one was the greater hero. No
other sources used. Heromore.wps

The Goddess Athena And Her People : A 3 page paper
looking at the characteristics of the Greek goddess Athena, and
analyzing her appeal to the people who worshipped her. The
paper argues that in an overwhelmingly patriarchal society,
Athena’s spirit ruled in Athens as the Athenian wife’s spirit
ruled within the confines of her home. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Athena.wps
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