The Trojan army marches from the city gates and advances to meet the Achaeans. Paris the Prince of Troy, challenged the Achaeans to bring out their best man and fight him in an one-on-one match. Menelaus immediately accepted the challenge and said that who ever wins shall take Helen and the war should end peacefully. Both camp agreed for this war had been going for so long.
The two men fully geared for battle faced each other. Paris was the first to throw his spear but Menelaus blocked it easily. Menelaus then threw his spear and it pierced right through Paris's shield and slightly through his flesh. Menelaus charged to Paris, Aphrodite knew Paris was about to die and tried to save him but Hera and Athena stopped her, to prevent anymore bloodshed. Menelaus sword cleanly hit Paris on the chest. Paris fell down and both armies felt bad for Paris but was also glad because the war had finally ended. Paris was given a proper funeral attended by his family and some of Trojans and Achaean high-men. Helen was returned to his husband Menelaus and the Achaean sailed home peacefully.
If this had happened it would end the war with only one casualty, Paris. It also prevented the downfall of Troy and Zues promise to Thetis. Achilles lived a long life with Patroclos and the Myrmidons without his glory and prize.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Patroclos
Patroclos is the son of Menoetius, grandson of Actor, King of Opus, and the beloved comrade and brother-in-arms of Achilles, but is he really noble?
Yes, he was indeed noble. First of all, he was a noble comrade especially to Achilles. Agamemnon stole Achilles prize, thus making him decide not to help the Achaians in the battlefield, and because Patroclos was a beloved comrade of Achilles, he just stayed with Achilles. Yet, Patroclos still finds way in helping his countrymen,like treating Eurypylos wounds. This shows Patroclos loyalty to Achilles and his country. But, when the Trojans are again advancing, he immediately ran to Achilles. He used his closeness with Achilles, and tried to persuade him to go on the battlefield. But Achilles refused, but let Patroclos wear his armor. When the Trojans saw Achilles armor, they started to panic and to retreat. Giving Patroclos and the Myrmidons the upper hand, and stopping the Trojans' advance. He slayed all who go against him, making Hector and his army retreat. Achilles told Patroclos to push the Trojans away from the ships, and not to conquer Troy and steal his glory.But Patroclos was blinded by his emotions, he chased Hector and tried to kill him unfortunately, he was the one killed. This event clearly showed that Patroclos broke his promise, but that doesn't make him less of a person, for it is the will of Zues. He played with the mortal's heart to make his son Achilles, go out to the battlefield.
Patroclos is indeed a noble comrade and warrior. He is always loyal to Achilles and his country.
Yes, he was indeed noble. First of all, he was a noble comrade especially to Achilles. Agamemnon stole Achilles prize, thus making him decide not to help the Achaians in the battlefield, and because Patroclos was a beloved comrade of Achilles, he just stayed with Achilles. Yet, Patroclos still finds way in helping his countrymen,like treating Eurypylos wounds. This shows Patroclos loyalty to Achilles and his country. But, when the Trojans are again advancing, he immediately ran to Achilles. He used his closeness with Achilles, and tried to persuade him to go on the battlefield. But Achilles refused, but let Patroclos wear his armor. When the Trojans saw Achilles armor, they started to panic and to retreat. Giving Patroclos and the Myrmidons the upper hand, and stopping the Trojans' advance. He slayed all who go against him, making Hector and his army retreat. Achilles told Patroclos to push the Trojans away from the ships, and not to conquer Troy and steal his glory.But Patroclos was blinded by his emotions, he chased Hector and tried to kill him unfortunately, he was the one killed. This event clearly showed that Patroclos broke his promise, but that doesn't make him less of a person, for it is the will of Zues. He played with the mortal's heart to make his son Achilles, go out to the battlefield.
Patroclos is indeed a noble comrade and warrior. He is always loyal to Achilles and his country.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Just and Wise?
The Greek believes that there Gods are just and wise,but are they really just and wise?
Definitely wise and definitely unjust! They're definitely wise, because people won't follow them if they're not, but there are always exemptions, Aphrodite is one. We all know that Aphrodite is the Goddess of love, lust, beauty, seduction and pleasure, she may have the most beautiful face and the most irresistible body, but no one!Not even a goddess can seduce a warrior to stop killing on the battle field. Yet she still tried to save her son and Diomedes easily wounded her and she then hurried to Zues and whined like a girl. Aphrodite is a mother after all, willing to risk her life for her son(maybe because she's immortal). While Aphrodite showed foolishness, other Gods exhibited wisdom. When Zues saw that the Achaeans are overpowering the Trojans, he prohibited the other Gods to interfere in the war and eventually showered the Achaean ships with lightning. This act of Zues altered the tides of the battle. This proves that Zues is wise and unjust, because burned the ships not for Troy but for his son Achilles.
All the Gods have their own sides in this war, except for Zues, because Zues only wants to help his son Achilles, just as he promised Thetis the Silver foot.
If I were a Olympian God, I would help the Achaeans in this war, because the Trojans are the one who started it, their the one who stole Menelaus' wife, Helen. But does simply siding in war make the Gods unjust? No! Its the reason why they side in war. Athena for example helps the Achaens because she has an altar in an Achaean country. While Aphrodite helps the Trojan because she's the real reason why this war started. The Gods think differently, but not because you think your right makes you right.
Definitely wise and definitely unjust! They're definitely wise, because people won't follow them if they're not, but there are always exemptions, Aphrodite is one. We all know that Aphrodite is the Goddess of love, lust, beauty, seduction and pleasure, she may have the most beautiful face and the most irresistible body, but no one!Not even a goddess can seduce a warrior to stop killing on the battle field. Yet she still tried to save her son and Diomedes easily wounded her and she then hurried to Zues and whined like a girl. Aphrodite is a mother after all, willing to risk her life for her son(maybe because she's immortal). While Aphrodite showed foolishness, other Gods exhibited wisdom. When Zues saw that the Achaeans are overpowering the Trojans, he prohibited the other Gods to interfere in the war and eventually showered the Achaean ships with lightning. This act of Zues altered the tides of the battle. This proves that Zues is wise and unjust, because burned the ships not for Troy but for his son Achilles.
All the Gods have their own sides in this war, except for Zues, because Zues only wants to help his son Achilles, just as he promised Thetis the Silver foot.
If I were a Olympian God, I would help the Achaeans in this war, because the Trojans are the one who started it, their the one who stole Menelaus' wife, Helen. But does simply siding in war make the Gods unjust? No! Its the reason why they side in war. Athena for example helps the Achaens because she has an altar in an Achaean country. While Aphrodite helps the Trojan because she's the real reason why this war started. The Gods think differently, but not because you think your right makes you right.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Menelaus VS Paris
Menelaus or Paris, who is nobler, greater and a more honorable man?
If you'd ask me, it would definitely be Menelaus. First of all, when Paris saw Menelaus, he immediately withdrew back into the their ranks. It's obviously a sign of Paris's cowardice and a clear picture of Menelaus's greatness over Paris and even if the Gods supported Paris in many ways, and they didn't even cheer for Menelaus, he still showed dominance during their duel, another clear picture of Menelaus's greatness over Paris.
Who is nobler? Menelaus is the "King of Sparta" and Paris is just a prince from Troy who abducted the "Queen of Sparta". Even though Paris didn't know that Helen is already married, the fact that he insisted in keeping her, after knowing who she was showed his greed and lust for women. Greed, to the point of starting a war just for a taste of pleasure. Traits that a noble man should not posses.
Who is a more honorable man? Without Hector, Paris would just let his people die in war, but Menelaus immediately agreed to Hector's ideas. Menelaus didn't agree because he knows his greater than Paris, but because his willing to fight till death for his love and to end the war. The war which his men where tired of.
Those who act before they think are what I consider modern day Paris. They engage into something without thinking of what will happen next. Its like making a move and you only realize its a blunder when things can't be change.
If you'd ask me, it would definitely be Menelaus. First of all, when Paris saw Menelaus, he immediately withdrew back into the their ranks. It's obviously a sign of Paris's cowardice and a clear picture of Menelaus's greatness over Paris and even if the Gods supported Paris in many ways, and they didn't even cheer for Menelaus, he still showed dominance during their duel, another clear picture of Menelaus's greatness over Paris.
Who is nobler? Menelaus is the "King of Sparta" and Paris is just a prince from Troy who abducted the "Queen of Sparta". Even though Paris didn't know that Helen is already married, the fact that he insisted in keeping her, after knowing who she was showed his greed and lust for women. Greed, to the point of starting a war just for a taste of pleasure. Traits that a noble man should not posses.
Who is a more honorable man? Without Hector, Paris would just let his people die in war, but Menelaus immediately agreed to Hector's ideas. Menelaus didn't agree because he knows his greater than Paris, but because his willing to fight till death for his love and to end the war. The war which his men where tired of.
Those who act before they think are what I consider modern day Paris. They engage into something without thinking of what will happen next. Its like making a move and you only realize its a blunder when things can't be change.
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