Epithets and kennings are both literary devices used to enhance description and add depth to language. An epithet is a descriptive phrase or adjective that highlights a characteristic of a person or thing, often used in poetry and literature, such as "swift-footed Achilles." In contrast, a kenning is a compound expression that replaces a noun with a metaphorical description, like "whale-road" for the sea. Both devices enrich the imagery and meaning in a text, allowing for more creative expression.
Similarity isreflexive: x is similar to xsymmetric: if x is similar to y then y is similar to x.transitive: if x is similar to y and y is similar to z then x is similar to z.
You have to think that if two are similar, the other must also be similar in order for it to be similar
All congruent shapes are similar, but not all similar shapes are congruent.
Similar with an object would be a side by side search for matching characteristics of objects, comparable. Similar to would be an overall sameness.
Cuboids are not always similar.
Epithets and kennings are both literary devices used to enhance imagery and meaning in poetry and prose. An epithet is a descriptive phrase or adjective used to characterize a person or thing, such as "swift-footed Achilles." In contrast, a kenning is a compound expression that replaces a noun with a metaphorical phrase, like "whale-road" for the sea. While both add depth to language, epithets focus on qualities, whereas kennings create vivid imagery through metaphor.
Odysseus was called many epithets, including wise, loved of Zeus, man of pain, and man of exploits.
Epithets.
son of odysseus
Epithets
Epithets are used to add descriptive details to a person, place, or thing, enhancing the reader's understanding and creating vivid imagery. They can also help differentiate between characters with similar names, making it easier for the reader to follow the story.
gas guzzler, pea brain, ... .
One of Odysseus's epithets is "wily"
fair-tressed
There are many kennings that are applicable for love. One could call their partner a heart-jailer, a heart-brander, or a heart-smotherer.
Some examples of epithets for girls are: "bright-eyed beauty," "golden-haired maiden," "rose-petal princess," and "silver-tongued songstress."
James Jermyn has written: 'Book of English epithets, literal and figurative' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Epithets, Dictionaries, English language