The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. ... Homecoming can be referred to as nostos, a Greek value that is commonly portrayed throughout this epic. Odysseus' ultimate goal throughout the epic is to achieve nostos. ... In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, the preeminent Greek value portrayed is nostos. ... This can be considered as a turning point in the epic because it is here where Odysseus realizes that achieving nostos is more important than achieving kleos. ...

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The Odyssey Characterisation Homer's, The Odyssey, is and epic journey rich in character and devoting exclusivity to travel, rustics and servants, to low life and dastardly villains. ... (1. 27-29) Despite character titles in his writings, Homer makes known that even if a man is a hero he is still a mortal man who acts upon human judgement, so that all who read the epic become involved in the plot and the psychological and physical journey of each character. The first word of The Odyssey is andra, "the man", which tells us directly that this epic journey of time, travel, a...

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The Iliad The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem that has several heroes. ... The epic poem, the Iliad, is filled with many great warriors, but the most notable hero is Hector, with Odysseus, Diomedes, and Nestor as runners up. ... Throughout the poem, Hector displays physical prowess, bravery, strength, and glory in battle, which makes him the true hero of the Iliad. ...

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The Odyssey is a Greek epic myth supposedly written by Homer, a famed blind poet, who also wrote the Iliad. The Odyssey complements the poem Iliad (Ilium, which means Troy) that tells about the events that occurred in a period of 49 days in the final year of the Trojan War. ... This epic also portrays the voyage of Telemachus in the search of his father, Odysseus. ... Though considered a myth and fictional, several discoveries were made proving the existence of some places mentioned in both poems. ... Pylos, home of the Greek king Nestor, whom Telemachus interviewed in the epic, was found ...

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The writer compares the original epic and the original screenplay and discusses dozens of small but meaningful comparisons. ... Odysseus from the original epic and Ulysses from the film (played by George Clooney) both have to prove to their wives that they are true: Ulysses must bring Penny the ring to redeem himself. ... The writer compares the original epic and the original screenplay and discusses dozens of small but meaningful comparisons. ... Odysseus from the original epic and Ulysses from the film (played by George Clooney) both have to prove to their wives that they are true: Ulysses m...

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Throughout the first five books of the Odyssey we hear little of Odysseus the hero of the poem, instead we focus of his son Telemachus and his journey to seek information of his father. ... The stories of Telemachus enhance the poem because they incorporate the flattering mentions of Odysseus from Athena, Nestor and Menelaus, adding to the greatness of Odysseus. ... When the Poem begins, Telemachus is around twenty years old. ... This technique can also be paralleled to the introduction of Odysseus in the poem. ...

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The Odyssey of Homer, perhaps one of the greatest epic poems of all time, portrays Odysseus" journey home. ... Though Odysseus" wit and loyalty is heavily emphasized throughout this poem, what would a Homeric hero be without the advantage of superior human strength? ... Although Odysseus was perhaps the greatest epic hero of his time, views on what exactly defines a hero would change over time. ...

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Homer's epic poem The Odyssey was written after his Iliad which told the tales of the Trojan War. ... Athena reassured Odysseus throughout the epic poem saying "I am a god and will protect you to the end, through all your toils" (196). ...

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The tension is clear from the start of the epic poem. ... Odysseus throughout the epic poem is always regarded as not only a strong mortal man, but one with an amazing amount of cunning and quick-thinking who can out-wit any foe that comes across his path along his journeys. ...

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This belief becomes very apparent in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey-. Throughout the poem it is plain to see that the gods are driven by the same basic impulses "love, lust and jealousy "that drive men to action. ... Although the reasons behind this sympathy are not really dealt with in the poem, it is obvious that this preference could not be objectively justified. ...

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Ancient Greeks and Family Values In the days of the ancient Greeks there were many things in their way of life that different from ours. Today it seems that morals, family values, and marriage are not much of a concern in todays lifestyle. The Greeks on the other hand, valued very highly things...

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For centuries, the art of literature has been used as a means of entertainment. Beyond entertainment, texts serve to preserve a particular culture for future generations. These old texts not only entertain, but also provide readers with a glimpse of the values and morals past societies deemed impor...

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In the Odyssey, the epic poem by Homer, Telemakhos is a troubled teenager. He is the son of Odysseus, who is lost at sea and has not returned home from the war, and Penelope who is constantly consumed by emotion and pursued by suitors. Teens today face many of the same emotions and conflicts, but i...

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Odysseus and Achilles In Homer's epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", Achilles and Odysseus are two characters that greatly encompass the human nature idealized by ancient Greeks. By studying the warrior's thoughts, actions, and ethics, the Ancient Greeks expected to learn how to handle the...

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