Rohlman, ElizabethMinions, Genevieve2017-10-112017-10-1120172017http://hdl.handle.net/11023/4216This thesis is an analysis of morality in war in the Mahābhārata and the Iliad by a comparison of the main warriors, Bhīma and Achilles, in their respective Indo-European epics. Specifically, this thesis shows how outside influences (mortal or immortal) placed upon each warrior ultimately determine the warriors' actions, especially those towards their enemies. As the treatment of these warriors in their respective epics remains unbalanced, this analysis will account for how Achilles is able to get away so much more than Bhīma, yet not be criticized similarly. Overall, the assessment of these two warriors provides an overarching understanding of the view of morality within war from the perspective of these epics.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Literature--ClassicalLiterature--ComparativeLiterature--AsianReligionMoralityBhimaAchillesIliadMahabharatamaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/27005