Odysseus

Homer’s Odyssey as Epic Poetry

In his book entitled The Hero with a Thousand Faces, literary critic Joseph Campbell outlines twelve distinct phases of plot…

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The Legend of Odysseus

Odysseus was considered to be a hero to his people because of his part in the victory at Troy. They…

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Odyssey Essay on Odysseus “The Hero”

Strong, cunning, intelligent. These are some of the few simple words that describe the classic hero. To some, Odysseus is…

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Ithaca: Greek Island Profile

Throughout history, Ithaca has been thought of as the home of Odysseus, the protagonist of the Homeric epic The Odyssey.…

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Differences Between Achilles, Odysseus, and Hector in The Iliad and The Odyssey

Three of the main characters in the books of the Iliad and the Odyssey are Achilles, Odysseus, and Hector. Achilles…

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Culture in The Odyssey by Homer

In Homer's Epic The Odyssey, as translated by Rouse, many people tell their stories and live their lives. It is…

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‘The Odyssey’: A Study Companion (Books 7-8)

Book 7: The Palace of Alcinous New Major Characters Alcinous: King of the Phaeacians, promises Odysseus a ship and crew…

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The Role of Gods in Homer’s the Odyssey

The idea of a supreme being is something that is held at the centre of many belief systems and religions…

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The Odyssey: Homer’s Take on Family Values

The Odyssey is one of two major classical works by Homer. This extensive epic poem chronicles more than Odysseus' journey…

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A Summary of Homer’s “The Odyssey”

The Odyssey begins in Ithaca, where Telemachus is having many difficulties. His mother's suitors are eating him out of house…

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