Sparta made all men swear that they would accept Helen’s choice of a husband and that they would also defend her if anyone tried to take her away from that man. The ten year conflict‚ known forever as the Trojan War‚ began when three goddesses Hera‚ Athena‚ and Aphrodite asken the Trojan prince‚ PAris‚ to chose the most beautiful goddess between the three. Each goddess tried to influence the prince‚ and in the end‚ he chose Aphrodite because she promised him his choice of the most beautiful women.
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this is not the case in Homer’s epic; The Odyssey. Instead‚ women in the Odyssey are often described as either cunning‚ intelligent‚ sexually alluring‚ or powerful‚ dangerous and fatal. Some of the most typical female characters are Athena‚ Circes and Penelope‚ where Athena is a powerful goddess and a skilled warrior‚ Circes is a cunning witch who tricked Odysseus’ men into drinking her potion and turning into swine‚ and Penelope‚ the extremely clever‚ yet loyal wife of Odysseus who outsmarted the suitors
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Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Telemachus grows more mature‚ stimulated by what he learns from Nestor and Menelaus‚ from Athena‚ and about himself. Athena has made it her mission to inspire Telemachus with bravery and courage‚ so that he can grow up to be a man. Initially‚ Telemachus is shy and timid‚ unable to stand up to those above him. In an effort to make Telemachus rise above his tormentors‚ Athena says‚ “Oh how much you need Odysseus‚ gone so long—how he’d lay hands on all these brazen suitors!...if only
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still be justified. This is due to the fact that he carefully and skillfully planned and executed his plans to act on the justice he believed was right while having support from Athena. Not only as he planned his killing of the suitors‚ but throughout Odysseus’ journey Athena supported him‚ and it can be said that Athena was the leading force in getting Odysseus home to Ithaca. As soon as he got back to his homeland and saw the state of Ithaca and his family firsthand as “Odysseus was [seen]…planning
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character or object more relatable. The same character is often given several different epithets. Multiple times‚ Homer describes Athena as “clear eyed Athena” (1.79.53). He uses this description to describe Athena as being alert and wise. This epic epithet helps create a deeper understanding of Athena and how she appears to have nothing to hide. Homer’s epic epithet for Athena helps create a mental picture of how Homer wants readers to see her. Another epic epithet that Homer uses fairly often is “earth-shaking
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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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predicament. Moreover‚ the second stage is the call to adventure. Something unexpected occurs and the hero must adjust to the change. For instance‚ Athena‚ with the consent of Zeus‚ travels to Ithaca to tell Telemachus that his father is possibly still alive and will return soon. Although he is hesitant‚ Telemachus agrees to go search for Odysseus. Athena has Telemachus call for the suitors to leave and to begin setting off on a journey to Pylos and Sparta. The event demonstrated shows how unexpectedly
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goddess were fighting over it but back out. Those 3 goddess are Hera‚ Athena‚ and Aphrodite. Zeus is a bit at fault. Of course when there’s a problem it’s most likely Zeus fault. The mortals screw up too but the gods can control so much and is responsible for a lot more than mortals. Mortals screw ups don’t do to much damage. But with the gods it like they get really angry and whoops earthquake. For this war I blame Hera‚ Athena‚ Aphrodite‚ and Zeus. The king of Olympus screws up a lot for a king
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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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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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