Homer uses the gods in both of his poems. ... Homer wrote these two epic poems with a heavy influence by the gods. ... The Odyssey is the story of a ten year journey by Odysseus to return to his wife Penelope. ... The journey takes Odysseus too many lands and situations. ... Odysseus wants to return to his wife Penelope. ...

• Word Count: 943
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The Odyssey is the story of the homecoming of another Greek hero Odysseus. Odysseus was not famous for his strength or bravery, but for his ability to deceive and trick. ... In oral-formulaic traditions, generations of poet performers develop a special poetic language that consists of a number of musical phrases and longer story elements out of which long narrative poems are constructed. ...

• Word Count: 552
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School