Despite the fact that Odysseus and Gilgamesh have incredible significance to the substances in which they exist, Gilgamesh's effect on his existence is a great deal more negative than Odysseus's. ... Odysseus summoned the fierceness of the Gods for battling at Troy notwithstanding leading his men on a voyage that Poseidon had brought upon them in light of the slaughtering of the Cyclops, his child. ... Odysseus was at the time a screw-up, much the same as Gilgamesh was before all else of his epic. ... Gilgamesh and Odysseus needed to encounter numerous hardships and commit certain e...

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As Odysseus relentlessly continues on his journey home, Athena showcases metis by using the leitmotif of disguise when she transforms Odysseus into different forms. ... Making them think about Odysseus a certain way, Athena uses her wits to manipulate them into giving her what she and Odysseus need, which is for Odysseus to be granted a return home after his seven year stay with Calypso on Ogygia, giving in to bodily urges and lust. ... Athena explains that this serves the purpose of tricking the suitors into not knowing he is Odysseus. Instead of impulsively charging in and violently attackin...

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The Odyssey is an epic poem, written by Homer, which illustrates the god-like Odysseus' returning voyage from the Trojan Wars back to Ithaca. ... Each of these female characters is portrayed as viscous creatures, only interested in distracting Odysseus from his journey. For example, this passage clearly illustrates the impact that Circe's disturbance had on Odysseus' voyage. ... In other words, Odysseus and his men vacationed with Circe for an entire year before returning to their mission. ... Therefore, since Odysseus was swayed by Circe's methods, she is in fact at a fa...

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