The Inevitable Inferno of Ilion: An Analysis of Epic Similes Which Foreshadow The Burning of Troy

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January 17, 2015

 

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Homer specifically and conspicuously chooses to compare the Trojans to fire, ultimately laying the groundwork for the burning of Troy. Although at first the fighting wavers between the two sides, the Trojans soon take the upper hand with Zeus' aid. As the best Greek warriors are wounded one by one, they soon have no one left to lead their troops...
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As the best Greek warriors are wounded one by one, they soon have no one left to lead their troops. Homer compares the revitalization of the Trojans to an advancing inferno, as he writes, "So they fought on in the likeness of blazing fire (11: 591-595)." Once more, Homer reinforces the notion of a burning Troy in his simile, for the Trojans literally exude fire...
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