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Saint Efflam, Cousin of King Arthur
Saint Efflam was a religious figure from the sixth century. He has a minor role in the Arthurian legends. In this relatively small role, he helps K...
By Caleb Howells
Madoc, Son of Uther Pendragon
Madoc is a minor character who appears in the Arthurian legends, but he is significant in that he is presented as the brother of King Arthur. He do...
By Caleb Howells
Llacheu, Son of King Arthur
Llacheu is a significant character from the Arthurian legends, inasmuch as he was one of Arthur’s closest family members. He was the son of the kin...
By Caleb Howells
King Theuderic, Nephew of King Arthur
King Theuderic was a prince -- and later king -- of Brittany who does not appear prominently in the Arthurian legends, but he did have a close conn...
By Caleb Howells
The Heroic Code: How Did Beowulf Represent the Epic Hero?
The heroic code was a set of values and ways to act in a warrior society. Even if you've never heard of the heroic code before, you can certainly i...
By Ancient Literature
Good vs. Evil in Beowulf: A Warrior Hero Against Bloodthirsty Monsters
Good vs Evil in Beowulf is exemplified in every action in the plot of the story. Beowulf is the symbol of all heroic virtues, and what is a better ...
By Ancient Literature
Helios in The Odyssey: The God of Sun
Often referred to as a titan, Helios in The Odyssey is a gentle god known to bring light onto the earth. He rides his chariot throughout the sky, b...
By Ancient Literature
Kleos in the Iliad: Theme of Fame and Glory in the Poem
Kleos in the Iliad explores the theme of prestige and honor that drove major characters in Homer's epic poem. The setting of the poem provides a ri...
By Ancient Literature
Laestrygonians in The Odyssey: Odysseus the Hunted
Laestrygonians in The Odyssey resided on the Island of the Laestrygonians and are known in Greek mythology to be cannibalistic. They are one of the...
By Ancient Literature
Odysseus in the Iliad: The Tale of Ulysses and the Trojan War
Odysseus in the Iliad is a Greek warrior and wise man who left to fight in the Trojan War. His story was a famous one because of how clever he was ...
By Ancient Literature
Oedipus Rex Themes: Timeless Concepts for Audiences Then and Now
The story of Oedipus was well-known to Greek audiences: the king who unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy while trying to escape it. The earliest recor...
By Ancient Literature
Comitatus in Beowulf: A Reflection of a True Epic Hero
Comitatus in Beowulf is an agreement or bond between a nobleman and his warriors. It is a sworn oath that involves allegiance, loyalty, and bravery...
By Ancient Literature
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