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    that Odysseus serves to be a hero. He is a great example of a heroic person. In the book It states that Odysseus is very clever and one of the most important heros in the book. It says in the book “Odysseus is the cleverest of the Greek heros because he is guided by the Goddess of wisdom‚ Athena.” -Page 660. It states right out of the book that Odysseus is the cleverest out of all of the Greek heros. This shows that Odysseus is a very smart and heroic god. Although It proves that Odysseus is very

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    Analysis of Odysseus At the heart of every good story is a character that engages the reader. In the case of the Odyssey by Homer‚ this character is Odysseus. Throughout the epic Odysseus makes several fatal decisions which results in the death of his crew and the length of his journey being extended by several years. However‚ is all this excusable? Do the aspects of Greek society make his actions forgivable? While the answer is left up to the reader‚ it is important to scrutinize the character before

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    summoning Hermes to retrieve Odysseus from Calypso‚ Odysseus is offered the almost irrestible abiloity to become immortal and live forever‚ for as long as he chooses never to return home to his family. With this offer Odysseus’ only desire are to return home home to his family‚ therefore rejected the offer of Calypso. Odysseus‚ knowing the despair and troubles that await him upon his return home‚ is adamant in his decision. The point that Homer was trying to make with Odysseus’ decision was that of true

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    Odysseus‚ relieved Ithaca’s normalcy returned‚ was furious upon discovery that Polyphemus‚ the wretched Cyclops who kept Odysseus and his men prisoner in his cave‚ was attacking Ithaca. Twenty years after having returned from his journey‚ Odysseus had managed to rebuild Ithaca and return it to its former glory. Until that day‚ when he heard rumors of a mammoth beast attacking a village near the coast. When Odysseus first glimpsed Polyphemus‚ the monster exclaimed‚ in a terrifying voice‚ “Odysseus

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    The Time After As Prophesied by He Who Hears the Waters Recorded in the annals of time Odysseus‚ son of Laertes – Bravest of all men Ulysses‚ son of none – Most stubborn of all fools As there can be no man braver than a stubborn fool you both shall stand before me and hear what I have to say. Together you will walk a shadowed path that the greatest among all men before and after feared and will fear to walk in the light of day. The first sign of your final undoing is this – a fountain of ambrosia

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    The royal family Odysseus‚ Penelope‚ and Telemachus boarded the ship and took a vacation to the island of St. Vanessa. They sailed for three days and three nights until they reached their stunning location. Once they stepped off the boat‚ the family was awestruck by the luscious greenery and tropical colors that flooded their vision. Exquisite birds flew above the canopy of trees and the rustle of animals could be heard just past the patchwork of branches. Brilliant flowers sprung from overhanging

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    In “The Odyssey” adapted from Homer‚ Odysseus is presented as a war hero who saves his friends multiple times and protects his family. Those who fight for their kingdom and protect its land are considered heroes for sacrificing themselves for the sake of others. This is evident in Odysseus when he partakes in “ten years of war against the mighty Trojans” (Homer 279). A hero is someone who is idealized for their courage and as a warrior‚ Odysseus fits the definition for doing his part in defending

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    on one of the many islands that Odysseus and his crew went to they entered and helped themselves to the food and drinks they found there‚ and sure enough‚ shortly after they fell asleep. After some time the Cyclops named Polyphemus that lives in the cave returned rolling a big stone into the entrance of the cave. When the cyclops found that Odysseus and his men had eaten all of his food he became enraged‚ grabbed two of the men smashed their heads against the

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    her gaze‚ something I couldn’t resist. At the woman’s request‚ I turned to discuss what it is they wanted. “Who are you?” “Odysseus of Ithaca‚ and my wife‚ Penelope.” He bowed‚ and Penelope clutched at her bulging stomach. They looked at me as if to come inside from the rain. I contemplated‚ and allowed them into my humble abode. “Ah‚ great Odysseus. I’ve heard much buzz about you‚ young man. What is it you seek.” I gripped my powerful walking stick‚ and limped back to my shop door

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    Odyssey. Odysseus is the main character and hero of the epic poem “The Odyssey”. Odysseus pronounced o-diss-ee-oos. Odysseus and Ulysses are the same person. The name was different because Odysseus is Greek and Ulysses is English. In the poem tells that Odysseus struggle to return home for 10 years following the Trojan War. During his struggle he met Lotus-eaters‚ Cyclops‚ Aeolus‚ Scylla and Charybdis‚ and Calypso. Homer’s work was considered a fiction because there is no proof that Odysseus ever existed

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