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To what extent is Odysseus a good leader?

You can argue that Odysseus is selfish in Homer's 'Odyssey' due to a myriad of different reasons. For example, he makes his crew plug their ears with wax in Book 12 so they cannot hear the tempting sounds of...
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Who do you consider to be the better hero in The Iliad, Achilles or Hektor?

Both men act both heroically and unheriocally throughout The Iliad. However, given the ancient Greek assessment of heroism - pursuit of kleos, skill in battle, and dedication to the family, amongst others - ...
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‘What do the buildings in the Roman forum tell us about how the forum was used during the Republic?’

The Roman forum was both a political and religious centre. Various temples and shrines improved the appearance of the forum and served the dual purpose of being used for both religious and political purposes...
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Describe how Homer makes Books 9-12 of the Odyssey vivid ?

During these books, Homer creates a flashback sequence narrated by the protagonist Odysseus himself. This is exciting for the reader as finally, we can witness Odysseus creativity firsthand in his storytelli...
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To what extent does the Ara Pacis Augustae convey similar messages to those of the Prima Porta statue of Augustus?

Both can be viewed as propaganda devices of augustus portraying: Religious aspects - Augustus portrays himself both as a god-fearing man, but also with divine right. E.g: Prima porta shows bare-footedness wh...
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