CLASSIC 45B Lecture 9: Quest Heroes & Perseus
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Auden (1907-1971, poet and critic) distills factors of a heroic quest as part of defining hero. Precious object or person to be found (or in case or person) to marry. Guardians of the object who test the hero or who may be malignant . Human or animal helpers who offer the hero knowledge, magic, or other assistance. Jason associated with journey to colchis in the black sea to get the. Perseus is best known for his quest to get the head of medusa. Bellerophon known for his quest for chimera. City of argos: center for the worship of goddess hera. Argive heraion, hill where hera"s sanctuary stood. Phoroneus, first of men in argive saga, establishes the kingdom of. Contest between poseidon and hera for patronage. Pindar- lyrics poet-composed songs for victory of athletic games. Born in boeotia in 522 bce, died in argos in 433 bce. Most of his writings victory odes for winners of athletic games.
