The Odyssey

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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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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Honda Odyssey Vs. Kia Sedona Minivan

(Odyssey: Starting at $26,805) (Sedona: Starting at $21,245) R & B chanteuse Jill Scott once sang that "you can hate…

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How to Write an Epic Poem

The epic poem is one of the earliest and most enduring forms of literature in our history. The first works…

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Weddings on the Water in Chicago

Chicago is located on the Lake Michigan lake front. A wedding on the water is a natural celebration of the…

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Books as Mass Media

At one time or another, mass media is important in our lives. As a mass medium, books have greatly affected…

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