Achilles and Aeneas are both known legends in their own right. Though on opposing sides of the Trojan War, they were both vital to their respective armies. Exceptional due to their divine births, they both stood ahead of their peers. Despite this they were still very different from each other. In the book The Iliad written by Homer and The Aeneid written by Virgil we see a few of these similarities and differences between the two as each author breaks down the life of both characters. In order
served to memorialize the similar yet unique cultures of Greece and Rome. Two of the greatest of these poems, The Aeneid and The Iliad, share a few things in common, while yet retaining individuality. As the heroes of epic poems, both Achilles and Aeneas have been designed to illustrate traits, complete deeds, and demonstrate morals that were valued in their particular society. Achilles, the hero of The Iliad, demonstrates the values that were more important in Greek culture, namely glory and valor
Bobby Alter December 19, 2014 Core 151: Legacies Professor Klein The Comparison between Aeneas and Achilles Virgil portrayed Aeneas as a piety character due to his devotion to various responsibilities placed on him. He easily takes the obligations forced down on him by fate, the gods, the family, as well as the entire community. In fact, he takes these duties seriously that he has to forego his own desires and feelings, and it is through such acts that he acquires the heroic title. In a number of