2007-03-03 14:35:32 · 10 answers · asked by Tweek 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It's very hard to compare which one is better, because they are two very different things, in terms of the content, the context, and how the books are in general. But if I had to choose, I would probably choose the Iliad. I choose the Iliad, only because in ancient Greek history, that book, by Homer, was considered as their bible. Many warriors, and soldiers, and philosophers looked to that book as a sort of inspiration, whether on the battlefield, or in a classroom. But I love the Odyessy just as well.
2007-03-03 14:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by sassy_playmate2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough question because I love both, but I'd have to go with The Iliad. One reason for why is that I like the characters better. I'm not a big fan of Odysseus (he's such a womanizer), but I LOVE Hector, I think Paris is funny, and am a big time Trojans fan all the way (Greek Trojans, not USC). I really like the Cyclops story in The Odyssey though.
2007-03-04 02:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by vallygval 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Odyssey by far more exciting. The Iliad reads in some parts like a medieval telephone book.
2007-03-03 23:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, critics seem to like the Iliad much better, but I find that most normal people like myself like they Odyssey much better, possibly because the Odyssey is considered the world's first comedy.
2007-03-03 22:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by dbudude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both stories are great, but I Liked The Odyssey better.
2007-03-03 23:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Aeneid.
A part of it is true.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeneas
Many cognate words have formed due to the interaction.
Some are given below. The second one is a Telugu word
having the same meaning which is being used for more
than a 1000 years:
attic - attaca.
asset - aasti.
beat - baadu.
boat - padava.
bore - boriya.
boy - abbayi.
cavity - guvta.
cattle - goddulu.
cheek - chekku.
chin - chunbu.
cut - kota.
dull - deela.
elope - lepuka.
fat - boddu.
foundation - punaadi.
gale - gaali.
lace - allica.
link - lanke.
mask - musugu.
master - mestri.
mead - metha.
mouth - moothi.
mud - matti.
murky - muriki.
nerve - narav.
oath - ottu.
pale - paali.
pan - penam.
pap - pappa.
piece - pisaru.
put - pettu.
site - chotu.
short - chiruta.
show - choopu.
slice - cheelchu.
suck - cheeku.
surprise - achcheraparachu.
sweat - chewata.
theft - thoepidi
thick - dukka.
thread - thraadu.
value - viluva.
veil - valle.
vomit - vaamthi.
upon - paina.
with - waththa.
wonder - winta.
yean - yeenu.
I am a descendant of Aeneas.
2007-03-03 23:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Iliad, beyond a doubt. Its story is greater, its characters are deeper, and its plot isn't overly simple.
2007-03-04 18:49:04 · answer #7 · answered by OSC630 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love them both, its hard to choose. I guess I have to say the Iliad.
2007-03-03 22:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by StormyC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odyssey, one long travel adventure, plenty of different stories.
I am not a fan of war stories, too much political bickering.
2007-03-03 22:38:35 · answer #9 · answered by scrabblemaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
odyessey, because it had more adventures
2007-03-04 00:52:11 · answer #10 · answered by arzbarz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋