CLA204H5 Lecture Notes - Erymanthian Boar, Alcmene, Augeas
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Chiefly heroes; tell stories of the human past that reflect the heroism of humanity. Definition of hero: noble, well-born, male, live (later all dead and worshipped like gods) One of the hero"s parents may be divine. The hero"s birth is miraculous or unusual. The hero has great strength and is a menace to his compatriots as well as others. The hero"s truest companion is another male friends. The hero falls under the enemy"s power and is compelled to perform impossible labours. The hero breaks a taboo and a terrible price is demanded. The hero resists the temptations of a woman. The hero is responsible for the death of a companion. Quest help from gods return home rewarded. At death, the hero becomes a god. King of tiryns early bronze age site of mycenaeans in the argive plain of greece. Son of zeus and danae (daughter of king of argos) King of argos, acrisius goes to the oracle of delphi.
