The Odyssey is a Greek epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus and his journey home from the Trojan War. Throughout the poem, there are several instances where the Gods intervene in the lives of mortals. In some cases, the Gods help the mortals, while in other cases, the Gods hinder them. The most … Read more
When it comes to comparing Odysseus and Medea, there are a few things that stand out right away. For one, Odysseus is known for his cunning and cleverness, while Medea is known for her ruthless tendencies. Additionally, Odysseus was able to successfully return home after a long journey fraught with peril, while Medea killed her … Read more
The story of Odysseus is one of heroism and adventure. Odysseus faces many challenges during his journey back home to Ithaca, but the most dangerous temptation he faces is that of the Sirens. The Sirens are a group of beautiful women who lure sailors to their death with their singing voices. Odysseus knows that if … Read more
Odysseus is the perfect example of an epic hero. He embodies all the qualities that are associated with this archetype, such as strength, courage, and wisdom. Odysseus’ journey home from Troy is one of the most famous stories in all of literature, and he is one of the most well-known characters in Greek mythology. The … Read more
Odysseus and Gilgamesh are heroic characters in the sense that they both overcome tremendous obstacles to help not only themselves, but also their fellow man. Odysseus is faced with the challenge of making it back to his beloved Ithaca while fighting Poseidon’s wrath, angering all sorts of other deities, trying to get home before he … Read more
Odysseus and Achilles are two of the most well known Greek heroes. Odysseus was a Greek king during the Trojan War and hero of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey”. Odysseus was able to return home after his struggle began in Troy, unlike Achilles who died at Troy during the Trojan War. Odysseus is well known … Read more
Odysseus, a Greek hero of the Trojan War and the central character in The Odyssey , is known for his bravery and cleverness. Odysseus’ greatest feat is his journey home to Ithaca, after spending ten years fighting with the Greeks in Troy (see note 1). Odysseus travels through different lands and across bodies of water … Read more
The poem starts off with Odysseus trying to fight off the temptations of sirens. The Sirens are creatures whose singing lures sailors to their death. The song of the sirens is said to enrapture Odysseus’ crew. The sight of the sirens causes all of the men to abandon the ship and swim towards them. The … Read more
Loyalty to family, community and the gods is an important quality in the lives of ancient Greek citizens. These qualities are clear demonstrated in The Odyssey, a poem about an ancient Greek hero, Odysseus. The loyalty shown by the members of Odysseus’ family to one another highlights their devotion to each other and demonstrates their … Read more
Honor has a lot of different meanings, from high respect, to privilege, to moral sexuality, but through the many years the thought of honor existed, “The term honor has always been a word used to describe men and women of high moral worth or great achievement”(Honor). An honorable person is a selfless person, one that … Read more