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Gilgamesh

A legendary king in ancient Mesopotamian mythology who goes on a quest for immortality.

Enkidu

A wild man created by the gods to be a companion and equal to Gilgamesh.

Humbaba

A giant who guards the cedar forest and is defeated by Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

Utnapishtim

A man who was granted immortality by the gods and tells Gilgamesh about a plant that can restore youth.

Hero Cycle

A narrative pattern that describes the journey of a hero, including steps such as the call to adventure, tests and allies, and the return with a reward.

Iliad

An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, which tells the story of the Trojan War.

Achilles

A Greek hero and central character in the Iliad, known for his strength and bravery.

Agamemnon

The king of Mycenae and leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War.

Hector

A Trojan prince and the greatest warrior on the Trojan side, who is killed by Achilles.

Priam

The king of Troy and father of Hector, who goes to Achilles to beg for the return of Hector's body.

Desire for Fame

The strong desire of heroes like Achilles to achieve everlasting renown through their heroic deeds.

Plato's Apology

Plato's account of Socrates' defense during his trial, where he is charged with corrupting the youth and not believing in the gods of Athens.

Socrates

A philosopher and teacher of Plato, who is known for his Socratic method of questioning and seeking the truth.

Aeneid

An epic poem by Virgil that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the fall of Troy and goes on to found Rome.

Aeneas

The protagonist of the Aeneid, who is portrayed as a pious and dutiful hero, in contrast to the more individualistic Achilles.

Achilles

A Greek hero in the Trojan War who was known for his self-centeredness and lack of concern for others.

Aeneas

A Trojan hero who fought for his people and prioritized their protection.

Beowulf

A Scandinavian hero who fought against monsters and enemies to protect his kingdom.

Grendel

A monster who attacked and killed men in the building called Herot in the epic poem Beowulf.

Hrothgar

The lord of the people in Beowulf, whose friend was killed by Grendel.

Wiglaf

A loyal warrior who stayed with Beowulf and helped him fight against a dragon.

Dante's Inferno

A part of the epic poem Divine Comedy, where Dante explores the nine circles of Hell.

Virgil

A figure who guides Dante through Hell in Dante's Inferno.

Canto

A division or section of a long poem, such as Dante's Inferno.

Minos

A character in Dante's Inferno who examines people and assigns them to their punishments based on their sins.

Mahabharata

An ancient Indian epic that tells the story of a great war and includes moral teachings.

Canterbury Tales

A collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer, depicting various characters and their tales.

Nun's Priest's Tale

A story within the Canterbury Tales, featuring a rooster named Chanticleer and his adventures.

Pertelote

One of the hens in the Nun's Priest's Tale, who is loved by Chanticleer the rooster.

Chanticleer

The rooster in the Nun's Priest's Tale who has a vivid dream and debates its meaning with Lady Pertelote.

Dreams can come true

The idea that dreams can become a reality.

Rooster

A male chicken.

Fox

A small carnivorous mammal.

Moral of the story

The lesson or message conveyed by a story.

Pardoner's Tale

A story told by the Pardoner, a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales."

Greed

An intense desire for wealth or possessions.

Visier

An advisor or minister to a king or ruler.

Disease

A disorder or illness that affects the body or mind.

Falcon

A bird of prey, known for its hunting abilities.

Jinnee

A supernatural creature or spirit in Arabian folklore.

Thousand and One Nights

A collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, also known as "Arabian Nights."

Scheherazade

The storyteller and protagonist of "Thousand and One Nights."

Leprosy

A chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes.

Vizier

An advisor or high-ranking official in a Muslim government.

King Sindbad

A character in Arabian folklore, known for his adventurous tales.

Serpent

A large, legless reptile, often associated with evil or temptation.

Life lesson

A moral or principle learned from a particular experience or story.

Magical or supernatural element

A component of a story that involves magic, supernatural beings, or events.

Clear separation between good and evil

A distinct division between morally right and wrong actions or characters.

Don Quixote

A crazy harmless old man who is obsessed with restoring chivalry and becoming a knight.

Chivalry

The medieval knightly system of moral, religious, and social codes.

Tales of love

Books that Don Quixote loves to read, which often involve romantic stories.

Knights

Characters from the books that Don Quixote reads, whom he idolizes and wants to emulate.

Armor

Protective clothing worn by knights in battle.

Helmet

A piece of armor that protects the head.

Rocinante

The name of Don Quixote's horse.

Sancho Panza

A farmer who joins Don Quixote on his adventures.