Odyssey

The Odyssey is a classic epic that was written almost 3,000 years ago. This myth brings up many questions that may be more important than the actual stories it tells. Such as, what roles did women play in ancient Greek societies? What makes someone a true hero/heroine? Even though Odysseus is often named the hero…

The Odyssey is an epic poem written by the famous author Homer. The Odyssey tells the story of a man named Odysseus and his ten year journey home during which he faces perilous dangers and difficult choices and in the end he finally reunites with his wife in his home of Ithaca. Unlike most well-known…

Hospitality was one of the most important things in ancient Greek society. It was necessary for survival because travelers and warriors had to rely on other to help them out as they were going from place to place. It was a very common practice because almost everyone in that society had to, at one point,…

The answer to that question can be answered quite easily. Odysseus was a horrible husband because of the fact that he was extremely unfaithful. On the other hand, Penelope was completely faithful for over 20 years even though she had many opportunities to be unfaithful. Infidelity and fidelity play a huge role in the story…

Hero’s Journey basically defines itself. You may think that there is no meaning behind the words “Hero’s Journey”. Though there is a whole other meaning to this, the main important stages are The Ordinary World, Call to Adventure, Refusal of the Quest, Accepting the Call, Entering the Unknown, Supernatural Help, Talisman, Allies/Helpers, Tests, Supreme Ordeal,…

Odysseus, the hero in The Odyssey, and Aeneas, the hero in The Aeneid, fought in opposing sides in the Trojan war. Odysseus was the king of Ithaca and was arguably the smartest king and warrior in all of Greece, whereas Aeneas was a warrior from Troy whose destiny was to found the Roman race in…

Hospitality In The Odyssey by Homer, hospitality plays a very important role. There are certain rules of hospitality needed, such as inviting a stranger intoyour home, not asking them their name before they have dined at your table, and sometimes even gift offerings. If these rules of hospitality are not carriedout, the consequences are very…

In The Odyssey loyalty is an important theme that has an effect on the entire epic novel. By its definition loyalty means a feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something. In this epic is four major examples that convey loyalty, which is shown by Penelope, Telemachus, the servants, and Odysseus. Penelope is the…

Generally I think Odysseus is a good leader because he saves his men more times than he lets them get killed, for example on the island with Polythemus. He thought of a cunning plan to get most of his men out of the cave they were trapped in. On the Cicones Island, even though he…

In short, The Odyssey is a story of the war hero Odysseus’ pain and suffering caused by the extensive separation from his family and home during the chronicle of events after the fall of Troy. In the unraveling of these adventures, the reader is immersed in a world of heroic feats, strange creatures and lustful…