4T Homer's Iliad (cont.)

Sarpedon

A Trojan ally and son of Zeus, killed by Patroclus during the Trojan War

The Shield of Achilles

A magnificent shield made by the god Hephaestus, depicting scenes of life, war, and peace

Ekphrasis

A vivid, detailed description of a work of art, such as the description of Achilles’ shield in the Iliad

Double Determination

A concept in the Iliad where both divine will and human choice influence events

Niobe

A figure from Greek mythology whose story of grief is mentioned in the Iliad as a warning about pride and loss

Ring Composition

A literary technique where a story or passage is structured in a circular way, returning to its starting point

Hubris

Excessive pride or arrogance that often leads to a character’s downfall in Greek literature.

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