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| Introduction | In this blog, the discussion will focus on the epics of Beowulf, The Iliad, and Gilgamesh which involve obtaining great fame. In the first epic, Beowulf travels to Denmark to save the Danes from Grendel while exemplifying the highest ideals of Anglo-Saxon culture. The next epic involves the two-thirds god and one-third human, Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian warrior who ventures on a quest in search for immortality by defeating Humbaba. The last epic is The Iliad, which tells of Achilles, the prince of Greece, Hector, the prince of Troy, and their battle to the end. The three intriguing epics of Beowulf, The Iliad, and Gilgamesh all include a grand quest to attain glorious fame. |
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| Interests | *Rules: Users must post at least two posts containing a minimum of 5 sentences, and must reply to at least two posts with a minimum of 3 sentences. A users post and reply must contain: Standard English, Correct grammar(Spelling, punctuation, etc.), Detailed sentences, Sentences that make sense, Original thought, NO profanity or insults. *Grading will depend on all the elements mentioned above. |
| Favorite movies | Model Post: I chose to contrast Beowulf and Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is only being a hero for the fame, while Beowulf is doing it to help and protect his people. Also, Gilgamesh is two-thirds god and Beowulf is one hundred percent human. Gilgamesh has a sidekick named Enkidu that serves as a foil to him, as Beowulf works alone. Reply: I agree with your opinion. Gilgamesh does not kill for his people's safety but kills for fame; however, Beowulf kills to protect people from harm. Also, Gilgamesh would have taken the deal that Humbaba offered, while Beowulf, if offered, would not even think about it. |