What are the main differences between Iliad and Odyssey?

The Iliad mainly tells the story of the Greek expedition to Troy. Through the description of the Trojan War, the heroes who fought bravely, safeguarded the collective interests and made contributions to the collective were praised.

The main content of Odyssey is that the poet describes Odysseus' 10 adventure at sea more than 40 days before his return home in flashback.

This thrilling experience of 10 years contains many ancient myths, reflecting natural phenomena processed by fantasy, and the struggle and victory between ancient Greeks and nature. The story of Odysseus' plot to defeat the giant Polyphemus recorded in the ninth volume shows his wisdom and courage.

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"Iliad" focuses on war, focusing on the story that happened within 5 1 day in the tenth year of the Trojan War. At the beginning of the epic, it is pointed out that "Achilles' anger is my theme". Although the war has lasted for more than nine years, the two sides are still deadlocked. Agamemnon, commander of the Greek Coalition forces, had a dispute with Achilles, a general, as a female prisoner, and Achilles withdrew from the battlefield in a rage.

His withdrawal led to repeated failures in Greece and the situation was critical. Patroclus, Achilles' good friend, put on Achilles' armor and rushed to the battlefield, saving the Greek army, but was killed by Trojan commander Hecktor.

Achilles was angry again, returned to the battlefield to avenge his friend, and finally killed Hecktor. Hecktor's father, Priam, the old king of Troy, found Achilles and hoped that he would return his son's body. Achilles was very moved and returned the body to the old king. The Iliad ended with a grand funeral for Hecktor.

Odysseus, the hero of the Odyssey, is the king of Ithaca. He is clever, brave, strong and resourceful. In the Trojan War, he was a resourceful politician and leader. He has made many contributions and made great achievements.

In the Odyssey, he also bravely overcame countless dangers with his intelligence and wisdom in the struggle with stormy waves and monsters. Difficulties can't scare him, and no wealth or even the temptation of love can shake him. What inspired him to overcome difficulties was his deep feelings for the tribal collective and his wife.