The Odyssey, written by Homer
The Odyssey, written by Homer, is the story of Odysseus and how he faced misfortune in his attempts to return home after the Trojan...
Odysseus and his crew
Odysseus and his crew were just leaving the Land of the Dead on their way to Kirkes island to bury Elpenor as Dawns finger...
Book Report on Odyssey
Master of many exploits" (387), and "The master improviser" (395). These all have to do with how ingenious Odysseus is when he needs something....
The Odyssey Analysis
Ten years after the fall of Troy, the victorious Greek hero Odysseus has still not returned to his native Ithaka. A band of rowdy...
Who is more heroic, Odysseus or Achilles?
In Webster's Dictionary, a hero is defined as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of purpose, especially if this individual has risked...
The Odyssey and the Iliad
In our day and age, people strive for independence and a sense of authority. However, at many times this is more easily said than...
Penelope In the opening chapters of The Odyssey
Penelope: In the opening chapters of The Odyssey Penelope is angry, frustrated, and helpless. She misses her husband, Odysseus. She worries about the safety...
The Odyssey – SE
During his journeys Odysseus often makes the mistake of staying to boast to his enemies but learns that doing so gives his opposition a...
Odysseus: A mere mortal, but purely moral
In Homer's Odyssey, he uses the stories of Calypso and Circe to give a reader a glimpse at Greek values. Odysseus is a “perfectly”...
Letter to Odysseus
Dear Great Odysseus, I am your son Telemachus. You were off at the Trojan War when I was just a baby. I am writing...
The Odyssey: Telemachus
Telemachus recounts his confrontation with the Old man of the sea who could change his appearance in order to escape danger. Telemachus reveals the...
Odyssey: the Journey of a Hero
The Heros Journey is never an easy one. This particular journey, as detailed in Homers The Odyssey, is one of struggle, loss, heartache, pain,...
