Diomedes

Diomedes did show hubris because Athena gave him very specific order and he flagrantly dissobeyed her. "You must not fight the immortal powers head-on, all but one of the deathless gods, that is- if Aphrodite daughter of Zeus slips into battle, she's the one to stab with your sharp bronze spear." Diomedes followed the second part of Athena's instructions, he stabbed Aphrodite, but then he proceeded to attack Apollo, to no avail. Through Diomedes actions hubris is shows, as he disobeyed the gods and attacked Apollo.

The Iliad Book III

Character Analysis:

Paris: In book three of the Iliad, Paris is portrayed as a coward 3.34 - 41. When we first see Paris he swaggers up to the front lines, but as soon as he sees Menelaus, he shrinks back in fear and goes to hide behind his soldiers.

Hector: Hector, brother of Paris is seen to be one who hates cowardice and upholds heroism 3.43 - 69. He is seen mocking his brother for being a coward, and he tells Paris how much of a disgrace he is to them.

Menelaus: After first meeting Menelaus in book three, we see that he is powerful, as in strength, and that he is vengeful, 3.23 - 33

Helen: We see Helen as beautiful 3.86 - 91. But we also see that the war was not her fault, and that she misses her home, and her people 3.210 - 214.

Priam: We do not see much of Priam but our brief glimpse of hom shows that he might not have a full respect for the gods, he blames the gods for the war, and for Helen's capture 3.191 - 201.

Philosophical Idealism

What are the best arguments for or against Philosophical Idealism?

Idealism is the belief that everything that is perfect is not physical but an idea, or something spiritual that can be broken down into one base "element". As proof for this belief, people have turned to nature, and ideas such as numbers. In nature animals, people, trees, flowers, etc. come into being or existence, and eventually leave this world. But ideas such as numbers live on always, and they do not change.

Minoans Vs. Mycenaeans

The Minoans and Mycenaean, while seemingly similar were actually quite different. For one, the location. The Minoan Civilization was an island civilization, whereas the Mycenaean civilization was located inland. Because of the Minoans being located on an island, they were sailors, and their land was open, unlike the Mycenaeans who closed themselves in, even in the palaces, the Mycenaeans' main room was enclosed and dark, while the Minoans' main room was open and near nature. The art also shows that the Mycenaeans were more war focused, while the Minoans' were more focused on everyday life.

The Iliad: Book 1

The first book of the Iliad starts off with the Rage of Achilles and Agamemnon. Agamemnon and Achilles had conquered yet another territory, and Chryseis, daughter of Chryses, priest of Apollo, had been taken as a prize for Agamemnon. Distraught, Chryses begged Agamemnon for his daughter, and offered him much wealth, but he was dismissed by the King Agamemnon. Apollo, angered by Agamemnon's actions he struck Agamemnon and his crew with a sickness that would only be lifted when an offering was made to him, and Chryseis was returned to her father. Agamemnon and Achilles argue over this information, causing Achilles to leave the group and ask his mother Thetis for help. Thetis agrees to help her son, so she goes to Zeus to ask for his help. Meanwhile Agamemnon and his crew offer sacrifices to Apollo and return Chryseis to her father, and then Celebrate Apollo. With a little prodding Zeus agrees to help Thetis and Achilles, so that Agamemnon and his crew will realize just how much they need Achilles. Hera, Zeus's wife is not pleased with Zeus' consent, so she pesters him until he threatens her, leaving her terrified. Her son, Hephaestus, comes to comfort her and give her advice, which she wisely accepts. The gods have a celebration, and the night ends in peace.

Myth and History

What is the relationship between myth and history? Has our understanding changed because of the work of archaeologists?

Myths are stories that have been made up to fill in the gaps of the unknown. Myth supports history, because most Myths are based on the culture and the ideas of that culture. History is fact, actual life of those in the past, so with the work of archaeologists, certain historical facts are verified, so some myths remain the same and others are found to be truth and not just stories.