Comparative Mythology of stories from Different Cultures
The comparison between Noah and the Ark among the Christian culture is compared with Homer’s Odyssey among the Greek Cults. It is worth establishing in the two stories that heroes have been projected out differently. For instance, in the story “Homer’s Odyssey,” Odysseus emerges as the hero by winning the Trojan war and returning home safely. On the other hand, Noah is the hero in the biblical story among Christians as he built an ark that saved those that agreed to enter it. The later became the descendants in the world. The difference exists in the manner in which Noah and Odysseus are projected as heroes.
Moreover, it is correct to establish that Odysseus is revealed as a hero among the Greeks through the fighting in Troy in the war of the Trojans. The heroic nature of Odysseus is projected through his supernatural capability of being able to make decisions through thoughts and get himself out of tough situations. Moreover, Odysseus reveals a great form of loyalty by returning to his wife despite being lured with the gift of immortality after the war. On the other hand, Noah is the hero among Christian culture as he built an ark that saves the world generation. Noah is capable of having supernatural ability to ensure animals of several forms enter the ark.
Homer’s Odyssey is used among the Greek culture to motivate individuals towards achieving their targets, especially in difficult situations that they might be dragged in. Moreover, the form of loyalty, and brevity to command the Greek soldiers and win the Trojan war can be used to motivate individuals to acquire Odysseus qualities to reach greatness. Noah’s obedience and ability to build the ark alone also prove to individuals that they can achieve their greatness.