Table of Contents
- 1 What are the similarities between the Iliad and The Odyssey?
- 2 How long is the Mahabharata compared to The Odyssey?
- 3 How does the view of the gods in The Odyssey compare and contrast with how they are viewed in The Iliad?
- 4 What is the difference between the Trojan War and Mahabharata?
- 5 What are the similarities and differences between the Odyssey Book and movie?
- 6 How is Draupadi described in Mahabharata?
What are the similarities between the Iliad and The Odyssey?
The Iliad and The Odyssey have the same elements in their structure and shape: each epic poem consists of 24 books and is written in dactylic hexameter with the use of the same literary devices. Their plots also have similar traits: a ring-form composition and numerous divine interventions.
How long is the Mahabharata compared to The Odyssey?
At about 1.8 million words in total, the Mahābhārata is roughly ten times the length of the Iliad and the Odyssey combined, or about four times the length of the Rāmāyaṇa….
Mahabharata | |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Author | Vyasa |
Language | Sanskrit |
Verses | 200,000 |
How does the view of the gods in The Odyssey compare and contrast with how they are viewed in The Iliad?
While The Iliad tells the story in a third-person omniscient narrative, The Odyssey is presented differently from the points of view of many characters. The gods’ interference and involvement are other themes, as is the human characters’ efforts to circumvent their will and win the battles.
What is one main difference between Achilles and Odysseus the heroes of The Iliad and Odyssey?
The odyssey takes place ten years after the Trojan War. The main character of Iliad is Achilles. The main character of odyssey is Odysseus. Achilles is impulsive and rushes into meet a challenge whereas Odysseus is more strategic in his approach to war.
What are the similarities between the Mahabharata and the Illiad?
The Illiad shows the consequences of greed and selfishness, characteristics of both Paris and Agememnon. Both The Mahabharata and The Illiad possess religious aspects and stress on the importance of prophecies. In Mahabharata, it was foretold that Duryodhana would bring the destruction of the entire universe.
What is the difference between the Trojan War and Mahabharata?
In The Iliad, the Trojan War began because Paris, a prince of Troy, stole King Menelaus’ wife, Helen. However, the war was also driven by the greed of Agamemnon, a powerful and fearsome king. Meanwhile, in The Mahabharata, the war began mostly because of Duryodhana’s jealousy of the Pandavas.
What are the similarities and differences between the Odyssey Book and movie?
The Odyssey movie and book had many differences and similarities. This story is very interesting and it was even more beautiful seeing it in a movie. I wish that the movie and book were more alike than they were. The book had way more detail than the book in my opinion.
How is Draupadi described in Mahabharata?
In Mahabharata, Draupadi is described as extremely beautiful. She was so beautiful that a tough competition was organized where the person who won would get to marry her. In Illiad, Helen is considered the most beautiful woman in the world and is the love interest of both Agamemnon and Paris.