Epic Similes | What's An Epic Simile? | Homeric Simile

Epic similes are one of the defining features of epic poems. An epic simile is an extended poetic comparison, often drawing multiple comparisons or connections between two things. The epic simile, sometimes called a Homeric simile, can be found in Homer's poetry as well as in the works of Virgil or Milton's Paradise Lost. In this video we develop a definition of the epic simile by doing a close reading of a simile in Homer's Iliad.
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[@ZoeyP-s1j]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@lisamayuri]

Great Explanation... I was not able to interpret the connections these similes make through contacts...Thank you for your help.

[@GreatBooksProf]

I'm so glad you found it helpful, Lisa! Happy reading!

[@arjumandbano8589]

Thank you, prof! What a wonderful job you are doing by making these videos! Bravo!

[@GreatBooksProf]

Thanks so much!

[@Rawxterz]

This was so interesting! Your analysis of the excerpt reminded me of why I love poetry

[@GreatBooksProf]

Thanks, Joe. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@niomisritan4113]

THIS WAS GREAT

[@GreatBooksProf]

Thanks Niomi! Love a good epic simile!

[@savvas4905]

taking test on the odyssey tmr thanks

[@GreatBooksProf]

You’re welcome! Good luck on your test!

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[@GreatBooksProf]

Thanks!

[@onurrrrr77]

Amazing!!!

[@GreatBooksProf]

Thank you!