The Odyssey and the Aeneid were composed in ancient Greek times, around 30 and 700 b.c. The most prominent, and most obvious, similarity of both the Odyssey and the Aeneid is that they are both epics. An epic is a long narrative poem in an elevated style that deals with the trials and achievements of a great hero or heroes. There are two types of epics, primary and Secondary. The primary epic comes from mores, legends, …showed first 75 words of 547 total…

…showed last 75 words of 547 total…of prophecy and civilization, guides Aeneas. Apollo appeared indirectly through his priests in Book III, and through the sibyl of Cumae in Book IV. Although the Odyssey is a primary epic and the Aeneid is a Secondary epic, they are similar in that both depict long journeys, and dangerous perils which are fated by the gods. Through such external circumstance and outside influence both heroes are forced to overcome these tests of strength and cunning.