How does the Odyssey define the epic hero?
A Homeric epic hero is considered to be above a normal human being. The traits of a typical epic hero are strength, loyalty, courage, and intelligence. Odysseus fulfills all of the requirements for an epic hero and more. He demonstrates his ability to be an articulate speaker, and his poise aids him on his journey.
What is an epic in the Odyssey?
The Odyssey, like its companion poem, The Iliad, is an epic poem, meaning an exalted story of a warrior-like hero’s journey and dealings with the gods, told in a formal poetic structure.
What characteristics make an epic hero?
There are seven main traits of epic heroes; they are of noble birth or elevated status. They have superhuman capabilities, are a vast traveler, an unmatched warrior, a cultural legend, demonstrate humility, and finally, battle superhuman foes.
Who was the god of Uruk?
Gilgamesh
What is the Uruk expansion?
The Uruk expansion, an expansion of south Mesopotamian material culture to nearby and far-off regions started about 3700 BC. The north Mesopotamian settlements exploited their position between the two regions where they could control the trading routes.
What happened to Uruk?
The decline of Uruk may have been in part caused by a shift in the Euphrates River. By 300 AD, Uruk was mostly abandoned, but a group of Mandaeans settled there, and by c 700 AD it was completely abandoned.
What was the key to a remarkable increase in agricultural output during the Uruk period?
Irrigation techniques also seem to have improved in the Uruk period. These different inventions allowed the progressive development of a new agricultural landscape, characteristic of ancient Lower Mesopotamia.
What kind of goddess was Inanna in Mesopotamia?
Inanna is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess associated with love, beauty, sex, war, justice and political power. She was originally worshiped in Aratta and Sumer under the name “Inanna”, and was later worshipped by the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians under the name Ishtar….Inanna.
| Inanna/Ishtar | |
|---|---|
| Babylonian equivalent | Ishtar |
How was Uruk different from catalhoyuk?
Uruk was different from Çatalhöyük and older farming villages. One difference was Uruk’s size. Çatalhöyük covered about 32 acres and was home to no more than 6,000 people. In comparison, when Uruk was at its height, more than 40,000 people lived there.