Discusses the characteristics of the Ancient Hero, defines the specific features of the epic genre.

Ancient Hero Homer's epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey created a classical setting for Greek Heroes. The poems are full of battles, peril and adventures that allow the heroic characters be courageous. The heroes face a barrage of arrows with out flinching and are merciless enough to kill many men with out regret. The heroic characters battle for love, duty, and to protect there homes and families. A hero is defined in Greek mythology …

…to the occasion" are inspired by the love of family and friends. Homer's epic poems take us on a journey of intrigue that helps us understand the ancient Greek culture, way of life, and the Greek hero. Reference Indiana.edu. Is Odysseus the Ideal Greek Hero? Hero.html Mythweb.com. Heros. Heroes.html Ablemedia.com. The Ancient Olympics. http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/ancietolympics2.html Hellenism.net. Mythology. http://www.hellenism.net/eng/homer.htm