Homer's epic poem The Odyssey was written after his Iliad which told the tales of the Trojan War. ... Incorporated into The Odyssey are many current-day characteristics of man including a constant dependence on others, the presence of a greater vision, or lack there of, and the essence of a sensitive side behind courage and pride. ... Athena reassured Odysseus throughout the epic poem saying "I am a god and will protect you to the end, through all your toils" (196). ... The Odyssey involved many current-day characteristics of man including a dependence on others, the existence of a great...

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