Fate as far as Greek mythology goes is not just fate. ... (Munro) However, in the world of Greek Mythology fate does not just happen. ... For example, Athena went to Ithaka and advised Odysseus's son to call an assembly. ... Here again is a prime example of the god's important role in the development of the story. Without the interference of Athena the suitors may have moved more quickly than they did. ...
Although she was the main god discussed in this book, you can tell that she is not the most important god during this journey. Every god in this book had to answer to Zeus, as in true Greek mythology, and most all prayers that are prayed are prayed to him. ... We also have great faith in our god and believe that he has total control of all good and evil. No matter how bad it gets the Christian god is always doing it because he has a greater and better plan for us, just as the Greeks believe about their gods. ... For these reasons I believe he truly was a hero during the Greek dark ages. ...
Odysseus is then eager to get home but he provokes the wrath of Poseidon, god of the sea, and is punished with fog and flat winds. ... Hermes the god's messenger is sent to warn Odysseus of Sirens. ... Athena made Odysseus an old man in appearance so as to not be recognized in his home. ... Greek Culture was sophisticated and great. ... Although Odysseus was powerless against the god he survived and found his way back home to Penelope and his son. ...
Odysseus fought in the Trojan War and, after the Greeks claimed their victory at Troy, began his prolonged journey home. ... His impulsiveness resulted in Athena coming down from Mount Olympus to warn him saying "Foolhardy man! ... Without Athena's wisdom, Odysseus was sure to meet his doom because there was no way that he could defeat the goddess Charybdis. ... Athena reassured Odysseus throughout the epic poem saying "I am a god and will protect you to the end, through all your toils" (196). Odysseus became dependent on Athena's encouragement and lacked self-reliance. ...
The idea that hospitality is important in Greek culture makes travel much less worrisome for young Telemakhos than for a young person today. ... Athena comes down from Olympus and aids Telemakhos in decision making and speaking in front of the suitors and the older men of the community. ... Many teens today would look to God in a time of crisis, but having God present in a human form does not exist within their lives. God may give teens hope or someone to turn to, but it is very infrequently that you hear of God coming to earth and physically helping a person with their problems. ...
