Abstract
Homer's epic poems are filled with demi-gods and great heroes. However, in The Iliad, Homer undermines the triumph of these heroes by foreshadowing the end of their age and the forthcoming time of mortals. This essay examines how Achilleus' shield, Nestor's longevity, Paris' effeminate nature, and Odysseus' reliance on craftiness rather than physical prowess all indicate the rapid advance of the age of mortal men.
Recommended Citation
Hardy, Sabrina
(2014)
"All Shall Fade: Homer's Foreshadowing of the End of the Heroic Age in The Iliad,"
The Kabod: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/kabod/vol1/iss1/9