Research Paper On The Odyssey

To conclude, the Odyssey contains unwanted romances and loving reconnections in the life of Odysseus. The way of the Gods made it so that Odysseus was bound to Calypso and Circe, getting shipwrecked on Calypsos Island and sailing upon Circes Island the Gods were working their magic. Although Calypso and Circe captured the Odysseus for years it seemed as though they both help Odysseus in their own ways throughout his journey. Odysseus could’ve died if Calypso did not help him and Circe did everything she could do to help Odysseus and all his men for the year they stayed with her. Although Odysseus seemed to have these extra affairs outside of his marriage with Penelope it seemed to not matter to either, all that matters is that Odysseus

The Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald. In the epic a man, Odysseus, is separated from his family and is worried about the loyalty they have to him. Odysseus' story is relevant to those of men and women in the world.

The Odyssey by Homer is a book that involves the Journey of Odysseus and his men and the Obstacles they come across. The Odyssey portrays many themes including vengeance, hospitality, courage, bravery and more. Odysseus experiences some good and bad during his journey. He comes across people who help him, but also comes across creatures who hold him back. Odysseus is an Epic hero because of his quick thinking skills, bravery, and confidence for himself and his men.

The Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, was told by Homer but the date of its creation is unknown. Even though the book mainly focuses on Odysseus, the monsters such as Polyphemus, have an important role. Homer portrays Polyphemus the cyclops as uncivilized throughout Book 9. He does this to show us to reinforce the morals of Odysseus and increase conflict and tension.

The Odyssey is an epic poem written by the blind, illiterate poet Homer. It takes place in ancient Greece and tells of a man’s journey home from war. The topic, intervention of the gods, is seen throughout the book numerous times as the gods who are in favor of Odysseus lend a helping hand. It is well-known that the gods are very important to the Greeks. In this epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer demonstrates the importance of the positive and encouraging intervention of the gods in Greek culture; the brave actions, encouraging words, and cunning strategies of Athena as she assists and guides Odysseus on his journey back home.

The Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, was told by Homer but the date of its creation is unknown. Even though the book mainly focuses on Odysseus, the monsters such as Polyphemus, have an important role. Homer portrays Polyphemus the cyclops as uncivilized throughout Book 9. He does this to show us to reinforce the morals of Odysseus and increase conflict and tension.

The Odyssey begins as Odysseus leaves an island he was trapped on for 10 years to go back to his hometown, Ithaca. However, we do not know if he will make it back, as it is highly probable that he will die. The Odyssey is a Greek Epic involving some of their ancient Gods. On the way to Ithaca Odysseus faces many challenges while his wife deals with challenges of her own at their house. Suitors have taken over Odysseus’s home, and are all trying to marry Odysseus’s wife, Penelope. However, some characters in the epic display many great qualities. In The Odyssey by Homer, loyalty, courage, and trickery are displayed throughout the book in a positive manner, showing that they are the Greek’s cultural values.

“She replies that they must first visit the land of the dead to hear a prophecy from the ghost of Tiresias” (Fitzgerald 387). This proves that Circe is providing Odysseus’ fate at the moment. One last example of fate and destiny in The Odyssey is when Odysseus visits Tiresias, he tells him his destiny as he heads back home. “Great captain, a fair wind and the honey lights of home are all you seek. But anguish lies ahead… One narrow strait may take you through his blows; denial of yourself… When you make landfall on Thrinacia first and quit the violet sea, dark on the land you’ll find the grazing lord of Helios… Avoid these kine, hold fast to your intent, and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaca. But if you raid the beeves, I see destruction for ship and crew. Though you survive alone, bereft of all companions, lost for years, under strange sail shall you come home, to find your own house filled with trouble: insolent men eating your livestock as they court your lady… But after you dealt out death - in open combat or by stealth - to all the suitors, go overland by foot, and take an oar, until one day you come where men have lived… The spot

The Odyssey is an epic by Homer. It is a story about Odysseus journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. All the Greek heroes had returned home after the Trojan War except for Odysseus who was an important hero in Ithaca. Odysseus was absent in his son’s life and Telemachus decided that, it was time to find his father and bring him back home to his wife Penelope. Odysseus was trapped in Calypso Island for ten years and this made his son Telemachus to embark on a journey to find him after he learnt that he was not dead. The story is filled with mysterious and supernatural forces and happenings, but they still keep the characters going on in their expeditions. The Odyssey is an epic whereby the characters are developed

Many of the crew members were invited in the palace for some food and drinks. However, this food was drugged and turned the men into swine. One of Odysseus’ men decided to stay outside of the palace while the others went in. This man went back to tell Odysseus of what had happened. On the way to the palace, Odysseus met Hermes, the messenger god, who gave the hero a gift: “Hermes gave Odysseus an herb to counteract the effects of Circe’s drug. Odysseus overpowered Circe, and she agreed to restore his men to human form” (Mabey). After restoring the men, they all stayed with Circe for a year before continuing their journey. Within this time, Odysseus was enticed and became the father of Telegonus. Circe advised Odysseus to go to the underworld and seek the counsel of Tiresias, a blind prophet, on how to get back to Ithaca. Before sending Odysseus on his way, Circe warned him about some of the dangers that he will face on the way such as the Sirens and the island of Helios. Soon Odysseus and his men were on their way to the land of the dead.

In The Odyssey, Odysseus is captured by Calypso and is help captive for eight years and Calypso gives Odysseus everything that he wants like food, shelter, and protection. After eight years of being held captive on the island Calypso finally lets Odysseus leave the island and go home and clam his palace as his. When Odysseus leaves the island Poseidon destroys his raft and he ends up on the island of Pylos.

Circe is first viewed as a scary being that manipulates people. To prove that people thought she was a horrible person Homer writes, “I sensed a trap. Suddenly all vanished- blotted out- not one face showed again,though I sat there keeping watch for a good long time”(10.238.284-286). Circe turns some of his men into pigs and after an attempt of rescue and a strange turn of events falls in love with Odysseus and he is offered marriage to a beautiful goddess. Instead, he decides to focus on his own wife and child back at home in Ithaca. This shows that Odysseus works hard at making it home because his main love and focus is his family back home even if it means passing up one of the biggest offers of his

There were a few god that helped Odysseus throughout his 20 year journey, such as Hermes, who gave Odysseus advice on how to avoid the witch Circe’s spell, and Aeolus, who gave Odysseus the troublesome winds of the west so that he could sail to Ithaca without the threat of Poseidon.

In The Odyssey, Odysseus depends on his faith in the gods to restore him to his throne in Ithaca. The Odyssey is an epic poem about the leader of Ithaca, Odysseus. Odysseus goes and fights in the Trojan war, in Troy for ten years. He then is on his way home which, also takes ten years. He has been gone for twenty years so, his wife, son, and the people of Ithaca think he has passed away. When he finally returns home many suitors had taken over his palace and were fighting for his wife’s hand in marriage. Odysseus then has to depend on the gods to help him find a way to get his wife and palace back. In The Odyssey, Odysseus put a lot of trust into Circe when she told him to go to the Land of the Dead. She tells him that he has to go to the Land of the Dead and follow certain instructions in order to return home. “...Circe informs him that in order to reach home he must journey to the land of the dead, Hades, and consult the blind prophet Tiresias”(Homer 576). Odysseus is showing he is dependent on the gods because he is relying on Circe. He

Throughout Odysseus’s journey, he encounters many whom are hospitable and provide him the resources and advice that are essential to completing his journey. Odysseus comes across Circe, who “from the Underworld, put on her finest clothes and came to see us. Her serving women brought meat, bread, and bright red wine,” (Book XII, 18-20) When the men arrive at Circe’s island, she provides them a feast and welcomes them kindly. She gives them further advice and directions that would aid them throughout their journey. This hospitality gave the men essential information and time they needed to continue on their journey. For example, she advises them to tie up Odysseus and plug their ears as they pass the sirens. This advice ends up saving their lives because they never would have known