Greek and Roman Writers of Mythology

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Greek and Roman Writers of Mythology Most stories of classical mythology came from Latin poet Ovid Most of the stories we have came from Homer (Iliad and the Odyssey) and Hesiod (Theogony) Others include Aeschylus (tragic poet), Pindar (lyric poet), Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes (comedian), and Apollodorus (most voluminous next to Ovid) Roman writers included Virgil (Aeneid) and Catullus

Homer Him Not Him

Sentimentality Greek writers were not sentimental They didn’t dwell upon emotion for emotion sake. Simply told the stories Some were more exciting writers (ie: Homer) others were dull (ie: Apollodorus)

The mortal who became a god Hercules The mortal who became a god

Characteristics of Hercules Strong, courageous Irrational Remorseful NOT intelligent Demi-god---1/2 mortal 1/2 god

Rock a Bye Baby As a child, became hero when he saved himself and brother in the cradle

Killer Instinct Responsible for many deaths, intended and unintended Some deaths were planned Some were accidents

Not Guilty by Reason of Temporary Insanity Because of Hera’s rage at Zeus’s adulterous affair (which produced Hercules), she cast a spell on Hercules that would cause him great grief He killed his own wife and kids

12 Labors of Hercules

Labor 1: Slay the Nemean lion and bring back its hide

Labor 2: slay the 9 headed Lernaean hydra VIDEO

Labor 3: capture the golden stag of Artemis

Labor 4: capture the Erymanthian boar

Labor 5: clean the Augean stables in one day

Labor 6: slay the Stymphalian birds

7th Labor: capture Cretan bull

8th labor: steal the mares of Diomedes

9th Labor: obtain the girdle of The Amazon queen Hippolyte

10th Labor: obtain the Cattle of the monster Geryon

11th Labor: obtain the apples of Hesperides, guarded by the 100-headed dragon Ladon

12th Labor Capture Cerberus, guardian dog of Hades, using no weapons and bring him back

Can a killer be heroic? Hercules is the epitome of a hero despite his irrational behavior, lack of control of his emotions, etc… WHY?