The Odyssey is said to contain 24 books as the Iliad. ... Mercury in Roman Mythology • Poseidon- God of the Sea IV- Plot - The epic Odyssey begins (as shown in the movie) when Odysseus bid Penelope, his wife, farewell. ... She told Poseidon about this and asked him to help her to revenge. ... What happened made Poseidon angrier that he vowed to punish Odysseus more. ... There, he met King Aeolus, the God of the Wind and Poseidon's cousin. ...

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In Homer's epic story The Odyssey, there were many major themes. ... The editors of The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces states that "The Odyssey was not successful in resolving the problem of violence." ... In this instance however, his violence resulted in more violence by Odysseus, which in turn resulted in more violence by Polyphemus father, Poseidon. ... Poseidon's wrath makes the rest of this journey extremely tough on Odysseus, and time and time again Odysseus would find himself lost at sea, or trapped on another island. ... All the violence and death that occur...

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In Homer's The Odyssey, hospitality is a major theme in regards to the Greek culture. ... That is why, ever since Polyphemus was blinded, Poseidon the Earth-shaker has kept Odysseus in exile, though he stops short of killing him " (Homer, 5), we learn of the intentional "long suffering " that Poseidon has in store for our main character, which raises questions for those who aid in his salvation. ... The Phaeacians are descendants of Poseidon, Shaker of the Seas, which as we know is not too fond of our nimble witted main character. ... Poseidon feels as if his people have disrespected him ...

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This belief becomes very apparent in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey-. ... We can see a clear example of this in Athena and Poseidon. ... No less arbitrary is Poseidon's grudge against our hero. ... Poseidon decides to punish a people for following a mandate from the gods, that is, to be kind to strangers. ... While Athena deems Odysseus worthy of protection, Poseidon finds that he should suffer the wrath of the gods. ...

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Odysseus encompassed this quality and proved it throughout the story of The Odyssey. ... In The Odyssey, Odysseus had a goddess to help him, Athena, and a god that did not want to see him succeed, Poseidon. ... This angers Poseidon because if he had not helped the Greeks, the Trojan horse ruse would have not been successful. ... Poseidon stirred up a fierce storm that destroyed the hero's raft while at sea. ... Poseidon held a grudge against Odysseus, but the god only wanted to make his journey more difficult, not impossible. ...

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Homer's epic poem The Odyssey was written after his Iliad which told the tales of the Trojan War. This Odyssey told of the wanderings of a prominent warrior and ruler, Odysseus. ... At times throughout The Odyssey Odysseus didn't think about the consequences of his actions and depended on guidance from the gods to help lead him in the right direction. ... As when the welcome land appears to swimmers, whose sturdy ship Poseidon wrecked at sea, confounded by the winds and solid waters; a few escape the sea and swim ashore; swift salt forms crusts at their flesh; they climb the welcome ...

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The odyssey is the continuation of the Iliad in which the Trojan war took place. ... Zeus refuses to give her this consent because Poseidon has the right to be mad, after all Odysseus did kill Poseidon's son... - They witness an impressive religious ceremony in which dozens of bulls are being sacrificed to Poseidon... CHARACTERS Odysseus - The protagonist of the Odyssey. ... Poseidon - God of the sea. ...

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Odyssey Essay The Odyssey is an epic story that has been a significant piece of literature since it was first written and will remain so for ages to come. ... With the present role in the story of Odyssey, the gods can be seen as an important role in Odysseus life. ... With the most gods in favor of Odysseus return, all he has to fight are the challenges Poseidon throws at him. ... Even though Athena plays a key role in Odysseus life, she is unable to protect him from the challenges he faces with Poseidon, Calypso, and Helios. ... Athena being Odysseus's wisdom, Helios the jealousy hi...

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and that of Homer's " Odyssey" are similar. ... Many of the characters were adapted from The Odyssey; Sirens, a one-eyed man, Penelope, and Lotus-eaters to name a few. ... The Odyssey the main character's name is Odysseus and in the film it is Ulysses. ... They escaped, but angered the god of the sea Poseidon, who was the Cyclops father. ... Odysseus had gone struk down by Poseidon God of the sea and landed upon and island of Calypso. ...

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The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. ... The Odyssey features the main character Odysseus, a great warrior and ruler, who goes through an arduous journey back home. ... In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, the preeminent Greek value portrayed is nostos. ... Moreover, a disruption in nostos is shown when the god of the seas, Poseidon, stirs up a storm that dismantles Odysseus' ship. ... Hence, one of the central themes portrayed throughout the Odyssey is nostos. ...

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Suitors, Death Awaits Them The Odyssey is about one man's epic struggle to return to his homeland to deal out a fair death to the suitors who have invaded his son, wife, great hall, and homestead. ... As you can see, Odysseus almost brings death to his men from his growing ego of blinding the giant, however that is not it; because of his bravery in revealing himself too early to Polyphemos, he prays to his father Poseidon to cast a spell, so to speak, and keep Odysseus from returning to his homeland. ... The Phaikians are the most civilized, sea baring people of the world and they are...

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As I walked around the town, I saw an old man come running towards me and looked as if he was in trouble. I ask him what was wrong and he in turn replied, " That young lad over there just took my money and goods." "No worries", I said, "I"ll get him and bring him to you so he can return your items"....

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Odysseus and Achilles In Homer's epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", Achilles and Odysseus are two characters that greatly encompass the human nature idealized by ancient Greeks. ... By revealing his name to the Kyklops, and "letting [his] anger flare," Odysseus receives a doom from Poseidon that causes him many years at sea. ...

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