Tina Huang HRS 119 Professor Shinbrot January 19‚ 2016 Many cultural values are transmitted and discovered within myths‚ especially in the story‚ The Odyssey written by Homer. The Odyssey continues from the events of the The Illiad‚ focusing on Odysseus after the Trojan War and his long journey back home to Ithaca‚ to his wife Penelope and his son‚ Telemachus. Throughout the ten year journey‚ Odysseus faces many hardships and while doing so‚ he learns more about himself and the human condition
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Homer‚ The Odyssey BOOK I Tell me‚ O muse‚ of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy. Many cities did he visit‚ and many were the nations with whose manners and customs he was acquainted; moreover he suffered much by sea while trying to save his own life and bring his men safely home; but do what he might he could not save his men‚ for they perished through their own sheer folly in eating the cattle of the Sun-god Hyperion; so the god prevented
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Rustom Isabelle Rustom Mrs. Maenz English 9 Honors 11/20/13 Odyssey and Relationships “The Odyssey is simply the story of Odysseus the man‚ his travels‚ and his family”(Ford). Odysseus’s relationships were what eventually led him home. The love from his wife and son were important attributes to leading him home. They gave him motivation to reaching Ithaca. They were just about to start a family when Odysseus left for war‚ but that had to be held off. Penelope adored Odysseus‚ and same in return
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are governing over/ ruling. Stockton and Homer both have a similar style of writing by using the opposite of an idea to prove their opinion. The selection “The Lady or The Tiger” is more effective at communicating the author’s message than “The Odyssey Book XII” because Frank R. Stockton displays the actions of an irresponsible leader who abuses their power for their own pleasure even if it is not the best for their kingdom. Stockton and Homer both have different opinions Frank R. Stockton describes
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Since the two inspiring stories‚ The Epic of Gilgamesh by Beers & The Odyssey by Homer are similar to each other‚ what events happen in both of the stories and what lesson does one learn? The Epic of Gilgamesh & The Odyssey are similar to each other because events that happened in The Epic of Gilgamesh also happened in The Odyssey. Some events that happened in both of the stories include that they both had to overcome monsters and obstacles to get to their destination. Both of the powerful heroes
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[pic] ear Epic Journeys team‚ I asked a friend who is a Greek scholar to help me out with the meaning of the names of the swineherd Eumaios and nurse Eurykleia in the Odyssey and he sent me all kinds of good things that I thought I would share with you. Have a good weekend... - Valerie > The etymology of eumaios’ name is a matter of >contention. It may be a folk etymology related to the word eumenes‚ meaning >"kind". (side note: in the Linear B tablets e-u-me-ne is a man’s name)
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In The Odyssey‚ Homer demonstrates Life’s journey in several different situations. These situations are lead by actions that reveals an example of karma and how people don’t always get what they want. An allegory implies that even when a reward is as precious as Penelope‚ people do not always get what they want. An allegory also illustrates how when advices are ignored and continuously do wrongdoings‚ punishments occur. The suitors get frustrated and causes these actions because they want nothing
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The Odyssey is a splendidly done book that will be remembered for many years come. However‚ I think much of it’s success can be contributed to Odysseus’ bravery. Odysseus was many things‚ and ‘timid’ wasn’t one of those. Odysseus’ bravery helped him get through many obstacles like the Cyclops’ cave‚ escaping Scylla‚ and even fighting hundreds of suitors! So how does the simple concept of bravery help a man defeat these horrors? Let’s start with the Cyclops’ cave. First of all‚ it takes a mad man
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In The Odyssey by Homer‚ hospitality is honored by many‚ such as Nestor and Penelope‚ however‚ there are still some people and creatures who do not show hospitality‚ like Polyphemus. Hospitality is the act of honoring a stranger‚ rather it’s a wealthy traveler or a poor person‚ by comforting and aiding him or her. Usually‚ you are required to bring the person into your house and give him something to eat and a place to rest. Showing honor to your guest is an act of loyalty to Zeus‚ however‚ the traveler
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Odysseus‚ the main character of The Odyssey‚ is a man of great courage who is married to Penelope‚ Queen of Ithaca. Even though it is fundamentally known that Odysseus is in union with Penelope‚ he is involved in intimate actions with a few goddesses on his journey home to Ithaca from the Trojan War. For example‚ regardless of Odysseus’ longing to return home‚ he is tempted first by Calypso‚ spending eight years imprisoned on her island‚ and ultimately remaining true to Penelope in his heart. Also
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