The iliad and the odyssey6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() The Gods often sought to remind the humans of their power over them through divine intervention, which not only reinforced their status but also their superiority. Homer reflects that belief in both of his poems. In Greek culture, Gods were revered by the people and were often thanked for every good deed that happened to an individual or to a city. The instances of divine intervention in The Iliad and The Odyssey serve to characterize the status differences between mere mortals and omniscient gods. One commonality in both pieces of literature are the gods who often intervene on behalf of the two heroes and as a result alter the course of their lives. The Odyssey follows the King Odysseus, who only wishes to return home after fighting in that same war. The Iliad showcases Achilles– the strongest soldier fighting for the Achaean army in the Trojan War. Both were written by Homer and both detail the lives of Greek heroes. Perhaps the two most prominent Greek Epics of all time are The Iliad and The Odyssey. ![]()
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