Odysseus's adventure in Homer's epic, "The Odyssey," follows him on a journey where he meets an array of new people while traveling to new land. ... The theme of the voyager traveling in far-off land was very common in Greek mythology. Xenia, the practice of kindness to guests, which was expected of good Greeks, played an important role in "The Odyssey." ... The importance of Xenia in Greek culture is clearly demonstrated in Homer's, "The Odyssey," because the entire story is based on the behaviors of hosts Odysseus encounters in his travels....

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

One relationship in the Odyssey that is unique to the Greek literature of the time is the bond between Penelope and Odysseus. ... Does the bed, my lady, still stand planted firm (Odyssey xxiii.326-327)?" ... Throughout all ancient Greek literature, there is one theme that consistently arises. This is the theme of women. ... Even though the blood feud is not as apparent in the Odyssey, it remains hidden below the surface. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

What was Odysseus's primary motive in the Odyssey? ... Some people make the claim that he had a "restless spirit" and that he loved adventures and exploration and that he enjoyed the adventures described in the Odyssey. ... Second, we can compare at the ratio of the books of the Odyssey that focus on the adventures of Odysseus to the books of the Odyssey that focus on his interactions with his family and see that the latter is are far more numerous. ... Second, we can compare the ratio of the books of the Odyssey that focus on the adventures of Odysseus to the books of the Odyss...

• Word Count: 2055
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School