These deities, portrayed in both Gilgamesh and The Odyssey, play an integral role in the journey of these heroes. ... As a blessing, the deities aide the heroes during their times of tribulation, such was the case with Athena in The Odyssey. ... These deities threw insurmountable obstacles in the path of the heroes, such was the case with Poseidon in The Odyssey who tore Odysseus" ship and men apart in his wrath and left Odysseus to drown in the sea. ... Whatever their position, the deities in both Gilgamesh and The Odyssey play an important role in the narrative. ... Therefore, the deities ...

• Word Count: 675
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

They face numerous challenges such as the wrath of Poseidon and what seemed like the never-ending challenges bestowed upon them throughout their journey. ... The power of seduction in The Odyssey was very apparent. ... Homer uses woman's power of beauty and seduction to make women in The Odyssey superior to Odysseus and all other men at that time. ...

• Word Count: 773
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Even though Poseidon was greedy of earthy kingdoms, he challenged Athena for the city. ... Poseidon presented water to be of use to the Atheans. ... The east side of the building showed the birth of Athena and the west side showed the contest with Poseidon ("Athena"-1). ... According to Kathleen Daly, author of Greek and Roman Mythology A-Z, Athena displays her "unique intellectual qualities" the best in Homer's Odyssey (20). ...

• Word Count: 1186
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Poseidon gave Athens a horse, and Athena struck the bare soil with her spear and caused an olive tree to spring up. ... Athena character is represented differently in the Iliad and the Odyssey. ... In the Odyssey, also written by Homer, Athena is still very powerful, but only fights to defend the State. ...

• Word Count: 1509
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School