fers fromprayer because it is not done out of request for something. It is also considered a selfless act inwhich one does not except anything in return. The last feature shared between both religions is funeral rites. In Homers Iliad it is seen whythe Greeks preform funerals for heros. The reason for this is to turn the body from impure to pureand to put their body to rest. This is also a way to protect the living from the vengeance of thedead (23. 65-92). The acts of funeral mourning include laying the dead on a funeral pyre oftimber, then the mound is heaped over the dead, and their hair is cut (23. 135-53). Eventually, thedead are burned and their bones are later buried. In honor of the dead funeral games are held (23.257-61). These events include boxing, wrestling, foot-race, armed combat, shot-put, archery, andspear throwing contests (23. 651-897). When each event ends prizes are given. Christian funerals are held as a way for loved ones to celebrate the deads life and to mourntheir passing. It is also a way for the soul of the person to go to heaven and they will be at peace. This is similar to the Greeks putting the deads body to rest. The act of funeral mourning inthe Christian religion consists of a ceremony held where prayers are said for the dead and thoseleft behind. The dead are then usually buried, but sometimes cremated (burned) as shown in theGreek religion. Although Christians do not hold funeral games in honor of the dead, services areusually later held in honor and memory of the dead. They are usually held forty days after dead,when Christian believe the dead have risen to heaven. By looking at the gods and God, prayer, sacrifice, and funeral rites in both the Greek religionof the Iliad and of Christianity there can be seen the comparison of these features. Both religions,in some way share the four features described above. However, both religion practices eachfeature in somewhat different ways. By comp...
