Discussion 1: Homeric Epics in Greek Culture •If you were a Greek living during this time period, describe how the ideals of the Homeric epics – as reflected in literature, sculpture, and even pottery – might have shaped your self-identity. •If you had the opportunity to be one of the characters in either the Iliad or Odyssey, identify who you would be and explain your choice. Discussion 2: Greek Legacy •Compare a specific example of life in Ancient Greece or the Hellenic world to that found in contemporary life in the U.S. •Describe one way that you see a particular tenet of Greek philosophy reflected in the modern Western worldview.