... followed the path of a hero forced through suffering at the hands of the gods. And both books recorded these legendary journeys in the form of epic poetry. Nonetheless, the books were very different at certain points, primarily in what they emphasize. The most notable difference was their storylines, which were drastically ... affect the view of honor in The Aeneid as compared to The Iliad?" But before looking at in-depth examples within the texts, a brief definition of honor according to each culture is necessary. Put simply, the Roman code of honor seen in Virgil's The Aeneid is obviou...

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