Comparison of Odysseus and Athena as liars Deception‚ or the act of deceiving or defrauding‚ is a prominent theme in the Odyssey. Though inherently dishonest‚ deception can be used to gain information and knowledge. Different characters (and people) use it different ways. This essay will establish that‚ whereas Odysseus uses deception to help him progress from Nobody back to Odysseus‚ king of Ithaca‚ Athena does so to keep her identity secret when she disguises herself. Odysseus ensures his security
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The Parthenon in Nashville‚ Tennessee is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens‚ Greece. The Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena‚ the goddess of war and wisdom‚ by the people of Greece. The replica was made to represent the Athens of the South which is Nashville because at the time it was one of the few places in the south with significant growth of culture and education. While the completion of the original was in 432 B.C.‚ Nashville’s replica was completed in 1897
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God of the underworld‚ to make them work for all eternity. On the way down to the monsters they heard them trying to break out‚ Typhon was yelling what to do and how to break the lightning. Zeus turned to Athena‚ Goddess of wisdom that in the past lead to war victories‚ and Ares‚ God of war. Athena thought of the most warlike animal known in existence‚ the three-toed sloth. With four inch claws that could cut through anything‚ long arms and legs for easable maneuver‚ sloths are the perfect battle partner
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help from the gods. Athena the goddess of war stood by Odysseus throughout his whole journey home from Troy. For example‚ when Odysseus finally arrived in Ithaca and was informed about the suitors invading his home‚ Athena agreed to support him through his plan of destroying them. "Grey eyes ablaze‚ the goddess urged him on ’surely I’ll stand beside you‚ not when the day arrives for us to do our work."(book 13). This proves that Odysseus is a hero because he has the help of Athena‚ the goddess of war
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transformation of Odysseus’ son Telemachus from a weak child to a strong and confident man. This growth prepares the reader for the similar challenges Odysseus will face throughout the rest of the epic. However‚ this change could not occur without the help of Athena‚ who inspires Telemachus to stand up to the suitors and go on a quest to find his father. Nestor and Menelaus will also guide Telemachus to his true self. These experiences help Telemachus utilize his potential and mature into a noble and brave man
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to pull his sword Athena comes down and stops him. “Down from the vaulting heavens swept Athena‚ the white-armed goddess Hera sped her down…. Rearing behind him Pallas seized his fiery hair- only Achilles saw her…”(Iliad‚ 1‚ 229-233) Athena stops Achilles from striking Agamemnon by grabbing Achilles hair and pulling him back. Athena only appears to Achilles‚ nobody else can see her. Athena stopped Achilles because Hera loves them both and did not want them fighting. Since Athena chose to interfere
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reader is allowed to witness right from the start‚ is the beginnings of Telemachus ’ transformation‚ from a child to an adult. This maturation‚ from boyhood to manhood‚ is first sparked by an encounter with Athena. To Telemachus‚ Athena is Mentes‚ the lord of Taphian men who love their oars. Athena‚ or Mentes as Telemachus knows her‚ is looking for Odysseus and asks of his whereabouts. When struck with the news that he is nowhere to be found she instills hope in young Telemachus. "He won ’t be gone
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greatness on the island. However‚ after Odysseus goes back into the realm of the mortals‚ he overcomes his final struggle by killing the suitors‚ causing him to reach the full potential of his greatness. In a sense‚ the interactions between Odysseus and Athena‚ and the Muse and Demodokos are similar because the mortals are helped by the gods and both reach greatness after immense suffering. This being said‚ the way Odysseus and Demodokos’s pain help them reach greatness is much different. Demodokos’s pain
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the Athenians there were many gods and goddesses whom they believed held great responsibility over their lives. Major ones such as Athena played an important role in their daily lives. Athena is the goddess of war‚ wisdom and crafts. She is also the patron goddess of Athens‚ which was a very important role. The Parthenon was a temple on the Acropolis dedicated to Athena. Within it was a statue of her‚ made of ivory and gold. Many sacrifices and festivals were held
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death of his father. Apollo sends him‚ along with Hermes‚ to Athena. Soon after‚ the ghost of Clytaemnestra shows herself to the Furies. She calls for vengeance. Athena hears Orestes’ pleas‚ but acknowledges that the Furies’ discord with the killing of his mother is warranted. She creates a court to weigh Orestes’ innocence or guilt‚ using twelve male Athenians as her jury. After hearing from both Orestes and the Furies once more‚ Athena also allows Apollo to testify. When the citizens
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