Question 1 (Theme = Gods/Humans): In the Odyssey‚ I think the Gods role was to function as spiritual guides and as support for the hero. Examples being Hermes warning Odysseus of Circe’s witchcraft and then Circe giving him directions. Yet‚ I also feel as if they punish for poor behavior. An example of this being Poseidon delaying Odysses’s boat journey with challenges/weather for blinding his son‚ the cyclops‚ and then bragging about how great he was. I personally don’t think the Gods control
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The Odyssey by Homer is very famous epic poem. It has an epic setting of Ithaca‚ surrounding islands‚ and various seas in the mediterranean in Europe. The overall poem is about Odysseus adventure to get home to Ithaca from the trojan war in Troy. He goes through many obstacles including mystical sea creatures‚ nymphs‚ and evil magic witches. Hey goes through god invention when the Greek gods intervene with the mortal world. Hermes‚ Athena‚ and Poseidon were all gods and goddesses who went to help
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Adventure calls in Odysseus when Calypso lets him to leave her island and start his trip home. Calypso is Odysseus’ temptress in the most blatant of ways as she makes it clear that Odysseus is the object of her desire. Calypso also directly stimulates Odysseus and rekindles his optimism for finding his way home. Initially‚ Odysseus refuses his call to adventure when he believes that Calypso is merely attempting to trick him into thinking he is free. Odysseus was so cunning that in an attempt to avoid
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After presenting his objections‚ God confirmed Jeremiah in his mission. The confirmation in Jer 1: 7-8 has may components. God reject Jeremiah’s objections by saying: “Do not say‚ I am only a boy” (Jer 1:7). In other words‚ the arguments given by Jeremiah to avoid his mission to be a prophet were insufficient. Jeremiah’s mission becomes more explicit. The Lord says to Jeremiah: “for you shall go to all to whom I send you‚ and you shall speak whatever I command you” (Jer 1: 7). Walter Vogels‚ P.B
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As you are an “Employee of Hades‚” and a god of death‚ I have several questions for you. I know you are a very busy god‚ and I thank you for taking time out of your job to read and respond. I mean‚ people pass away all day‚ every day‚ so I will try to be brief. Firstly‚ there is a large amount of rumours about your appearance. Is it true that you have large wings? On many pictures and vases‚ you are portrayed as a ancient warrior with a helmet and beard‚ along with the wings mentioned before
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Homer approves of Odysseus’ revenge on the suitors because Odysseus protects his wife and home from those who betrayed him. Although subtly hinted‚ Homer justifies Odysseus’ rage as Athena is sent in the form of Mentor to keep Odysseus on his path of rage‚ reminding him of his battle with the Trojans and his combat strength‚ which allowed him to proceed with his slaughter (Od. 22.214-215). Although necessary for Athena to appear to build the confidence of the suitors to attack Telemachus and Odysseus
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Natasha Castillo October 3‚ 2012 Role of Women in “The Odyssey” “The Odyssey” by Homer is an epic poem about Odysseus’ return to his wife and son in Ithica after the Trojan War. Women play an exceptionally large role in this epic poem. Odysseus’s son‚ Telemachus attempts to gain authority in the presence of the suitors but it is difficult. Especially once he goes on his own journey under the guidance of Athena. Throughout the epic poem however‚ the women play their roles as mothers‚ servants‚ seductresses
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Essay for The Odyssey Final Project The three instances in which the Greek warrior culture’s emphasis on Kleos ( immoral frame attained through glory) creates conflict for Odysseus throughout his journey is that the desire for glory is a good thing for Odysseus and Kleos. Another thing is that is could not be good for Odysseus’s friends and family but for Kleos. Another thing is that if it was not a good thing for Odysseus and for Kleos then I don’t think that Odysseus or Kleos would get to where
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of an epic hero is someone who can overcome passed mistakes and struggle to become a better person internally‚ while leading‚ staying loyal and sacrificing what needs to be sacrificed for the sake of his or her people. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ son of Laertes‚ is challenged to his true potential of being an epic hero. He is challenged to make decisions not only for his sake‚ but for his men’s sake. He was cursed to be
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Hospitality in the Odyssey The reason Odysseus has taken so much time to reach back to Ithaca is associated with the greek term Xenia‚ but this element in literature called Xenia can also be helpful for one’s survival. The greek term Xenia refers to hospitality‚ meaning giving anyone respect with food‚ shelter or any need. To the Greeks at the time hospitality was a large way to show respect and to gain respect from neighbors and other civilians. Greeks believed the gods wanted them to show hospitality
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