... influenced by Greek honor seen in Homer's The Iliad, just as Roman society mirrored its Greek precursor. However, the two cultures and, subsequently, the two epic poems, were separated by many differences. These similarities and differences can be seen in each tale's lead characters, Achilles and Hector from The Iliad; Aeneas and Dido ... his tail, confident in his speed. (Homer. 22.151-57) At that moment, Achilles' rage at the death of his friend was so great that the choices he was making meant nothing to him; in his blind fury he saw only the avenging of Patroclus. And, because of his...

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