"The Odyssey" is a 12,000-line poem, written in 800BCE by celebrated Greek poet Homer. It tells the tale of the Greek warrior, Odysseus, and his perilous journey home following the sack of Troy. ... Furthermore, Odysseus uses to his intellect to trick Polyphemus, humour is employed when Odysseus states his name is 'Nobody-that's my name. ... On the other hand, the Penelopiad depicts Odysseus as a sly and deceptive man. ... The contradictory nature of Odysseus' character is expressed in the Odyssey and Penelopiad. ...

• Word Count: 1007
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate