The quest for glory and fame, or kleos in Greek, often takes precedence over family ties. Homer emphasizes this conflict by placing his warriors in situations where they must choose between family ...

The quest for glory and fame, or kleos in Greek, often takes precedence over family ties. Homer emphasizes this conflict by placing his warriors in situations where they must choose between family ...

Kleos and the Code of Honor: One of the central themes of The Iliad is the defining of a code of honor. This is most apparent in the character of Achilles, whose narrative is motivated almost ...

This quote is a pivotal moment in the falling action of The Odyssey. Penelope, still uncertain if the man before her is truly Odysseus, devises a test that only her husband could pass. She ...

Feb 18, 2020 · The Odyssey reveals the kinds of problems that result when the desire for glory motivates a leader’s decisions and actions, and the concept of kleos creates complexity in …

This episode illustrates the Greek concept of kleos (glory) and the dangers of hubris, showing how even a hero's virtues can become flaws when taken to excess.

The looms of Helen, Andromache, and Penelope are further connected through images of death and kleos. Penelope weaves a funerary cloth in an effort to maintain order and also to preserve Odysseus ...

Jul 22, 2019 · Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and describe Odysseus and members of his family and summarize the plot of the poem; define oikos, …

Jan 2, 2026 · It is a departure from the common value of kleos, a glory attained usually through death in battle. The Odyssey is a story of homecoming, and the female influence in this sphere is important …

Jan 2, 2026 · In this case, unfortunately, Odysseus's love of kleos (fame) is stronger than his common sense, and he tells Polyphemus his real name, which dooms him to another few years of voyaging.