One of these, was the quest of Telemachos, (titled "Telemachy") in correlation with the journey of his father. ... The story commences when Odysseus, a valiant hero of the Trojan war, journeys back home. ... They then departed from the island and continued on there journey, ears filled with wax. ... As the journey continued the Island of Helios stood in path. ... This was ironic since in reality, Athene was controlling his journey, and on the other hand, moments ago, Poseidon, was in fact destroying the journey of his father. ...

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The epic hero undergoes a series of phases throughout his journey to fight for this cause. ... Second, the challenges are the obstacles within the journey. ... The challenges are the obstacles that he must face in order to complete his journey. ... Odysseus's wit, bravery, and power over the crew has helped him get through each obstacle that they come upon when they are on their journey back home. ... As we see the hero's journey and epic characteristics merge, we are better able to understand the book and the character of Odysseus....

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"The Odyssey," by Homer, follows the journey of Odysseus after a ten year war campaign in Troy. ... Odysseus' journey home from Troy took years and in order to survive the hardships he encountered along the way, he subconsciously went through several psychological shifts; changing his perception of himself, the things around him, and the way he made decisions. ...

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In one instance Odysseus" journey is blessed by a deity, and the next instance he is clinging to dear life because a deity curses his journey. These deities, portrayed in both Gilgamesh and The Odyssey, play an integral role in the journey of these heroes. ... She continued to aide him throughout his journey. ... Athena saved him numerous times throughout his journey and ensured his journey home. ... They ensure the heroes safe passages in their journeys. ...

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He tells them that they will not find the treasure they are in the journey for. ... The rest of their journey was based on how God would judge them. ... Both met tempting sirens while on their journey. ... Ulysses and his friends were taking a stop in their journey. ... They were now on their journey to find a way home. ...

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This phase of the Hero's Journey archetype is known as the supernatural aid for the hero. ... It is the aid from all these guides that greatly affects the characters and their journeys. ... King Arthur, similarly, is taken through a series of tests, continuing to display the Hero's Journey archetype. ... Finally, the Hero's Journey archetype is something often spotted in literature by various readers. ... During his journey, he does not acknowledge the gods even a single time because of his excess pride. ...

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This journey that he would take to find the information he was looking for would also lead him into adulthood. ... But his journey to manhood was not complete until he and his father met face to face. ... But the woman who had the most effect on the journey home of Odysseus and, the journey that Telemachus took towards adulthood was the goddess Athena. ... Although she was the main god discussed in this book, you can tell that she is not the most important god during this journey. ... Although our trials may not be as physical as some of Odysseus's we still have to face many trying ob...

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The epic poem is a story of a journey home just as the movie is and both contain several stories evolving from the trips themselves. ... In the poem, Posidein (Cyclops's father) made Odysseus's journey harder by causing storms during his journey. ... The fruit and the faith makes them forget their woes and thus their journey. ... In the chapter of the Odyssey with Scylla and Charybdis, Odysseus had to choose the less evil of the two during his journey. ... They are both stories of a journey home. ...

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Athena tells him to take action and have the suitors kicked out and go on a journey to find news of your father. ... Telemakhos may have been scared in the beginning of his journey but become's brave. ... This is brave of him to go off on a journey all of a sudden at a very young age. ... Telemakhos is a loving man and this shows throughout his entire journey. A particular moment of this is when he is getting the provisions for his journey. ...

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The Odyssey mentions many gods and goddesses, all of whom are involved with Odysseus" journey. ... Some, however, are more involved in the journey than others. ... To make his journey seem meaningful he needed to see it in the context of what he had before he had before he left. ... After Odysseus and his crew stay there for a year, she gives him directions on how to continue his journey. ... All of the three goddesses are limited points of a journey of self-discovery, roadblocks to a goal, but defining roadblocks. ...

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The Odyssey is about a 10 year journey and that goes through so many obstacle courses in his life. ... These two books are similar because it's all about journey. Hamlet's journey was a emotional one and the Odyssey was a emotional and physical journey. ... During his journey Odysseus uses what he has learned from his mistakes to return home and kill the suitors. ... Odysseus becomes a better man through his journeys and is able to return to his homeland to restore his name. ...

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In Virgil's Aeneid, the narrator (Aeneas) recounts on the story of his sorrowful journey during the fall of Troy. ... The narrator in Inferno (Dante) recounts on his fearful journey through hell in search of salvation (Heaven). By realizing the significance of epic poetry in Aeneid, I was able to better understand the purpose of Dante's journey in Inferno. ... In this case, Dante's journey through Hell reveals that God ultimately determines ones fate based on his sins. ... This comfort provides Dante the courage and motivation that he needs to continue on in his journey toward...

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Athena had Odysseus' back throughout his journeys and offers him assistance when he needs it most; Calypso and the Sirens attempt to taunt and entrap Odysseus and distract him from his goals; and Penelope is a clever and cunning woman who represents Odysseus' entire journey and what he is fighting for. ... Athena is just one example of the power women had over Odysseus during his journey home. ... Calypso and the Sirens represent escapism and have the power to control the journey of Odysseus and his men. ... Penelope has a strong impact on Odysseus throughout his whole journey; she...

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On his journey to Phaecia he loses even his clothes and his handsome appearance "Grimy with salt he was a gruesome sight,"(6.136-137). ... Yet, as great and as favourable a hero as he was, Odysseus still had various weaknesses that delayed his journey back to Ithaca. ... The reader follows Telemachus from the masterless palace on Ithaca and the unruly suitors who disrupt it, to the relatively limited journeys he makes to Pylos and Sparta, to enquire news after his father; journeys which are vital to his developing realization of what it means to be the son of Odysseus. ... Athene prompted Tele...

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The Power of Myth, p. 123 Siddhartha's journey begins with him living as a prince, his father a Brahmin. ... While a feeling of something lacking in everyday life inspires Siddhartha's journey, Odysseus seeks to regain what he has lost "a home life with his wife and son. Odysseus's journey will ultimately unite him with his family; and Siddhartha's, comparably, to his own Self. The transformation of consciousness (which, Campbell declares, is the reason for the hero's journey) is accomplished through trials themselves or illuminating revelations. ... Al...

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Odysseus fought in the Trojan War and, after the Greeks claimed their victory at Troy, began his prolonged journey home. ... Odysseus' journey home was to prove that he could do something on his own, but the mortals' and immortals' pity constantly helped him along his journey. ... He became so dependent on others help, that he forgot his own intellect and determination, and he ended up not making the journey on his own. ... Odysseus was tested throughout his journey home even though he was a man of rank. ... Odysseus missed his family the whole time he was gone, but didn'...

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The gods have a different idea though what started out as a simple journey home turns into one that lasts 10 years and kills off all his crewmembers. ... Odysseus's thread is long and twisted through his journey. ... Is Fate the journey through life or is it the end? "Only the journey is written, not the destination" -Ardath Bay, Mummy Returns. ...

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In his epic, The Odyssey, Homer uses the trip of the Greek messenger god Hermes to reflect the arduous journey of the protagonist Odysseus back to his homeland, Ithaka. Despite the many parallels that can be drawn in the short encounter of Hermes, there are subtle differences that make their journeys different. ... Despite the general similarities, it can be seen that Hermes" errand to Kalypso is ephemeral and painless compared to Odysseus" journey. ... Although there is a general similarity between the Hermes" and Odysseus" journeys, it can not be deduced that the trip of Hermes directly ...

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As the story progresses, Odysseus is many things other than the average warrior on a long journey home. ... Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus shows his leadership qualities while he overcomes many obstacles during his journey home. ... Odysseus makes another cunning decision during his journey after he learns about the possible fate of his faithful crew. ... Athena uses her powers as a goddess to transform Odysseus into a beggar for the last leg of his journey. ...

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Although Homer writes Odysseus as the focal point of his novel, The Odyssey, the role Athene plays in Odysseus" life is just as essential to the success of his journey as Odysseus is, himself. Athene's involvement in Odysseus" travels is arguably even more important and necessary to the epic journey than his own talents and abilities. ... Because Athene is kindhearted, she takes it upon herself to aide Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, along their separate journeys, in order to better their lives and help regain their kingdom, as well as reunite themselves as a family. ... It is evidence...

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Odysseus was willing to give his life for his soldiers at any type during his journey. ... Once the war was done he led them home through many distractions on the long journey home. ... After the war it was a long journey home with many hardships. ... Odysseus perseveres through a 10-year journey home and never lost sight of their homecoming to Ithaca. ... When Odysseus made his journey home Poseidon created harsh winds and unfavorable storms. ...

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While Odysseus and his men are on their journey home they're constantly faced with never-ending decisions. ... He rewards them with women and the treasures of the Cicones on their long journey home, "The wind drove me out of Ilium on to Ismarus, the Cicones' stronghold. ... The crew was solely focused with the rewards of travels and had no outlook of the risks they're taking at this point on their journey. ... Odysseus was not very different from his crew in reacting to risks and reward on their journey. ... Well, that is not totally true without a clear, black and white, ...

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In The Odyssey, Odysseus and Telemachus embark on parallel heroic journeys to unite their family. ... While they journey, the two protagonists receive aid from the gods and goddesses. Each receives aid at the beginning of their journeys, Odysseus from Calypso in helping him to escape and Telemachus from Athena in helping him to embark on his journey as helpmate and legacy. ... Telemachus' response to Athena's challenge becomes the starting point of his legacy because he journeys to unite his family in the same fashion as his father. ... Then, beginning his journey as legacy and helpm...

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While Odysseus and his men are on their journey home they're constantly faced with never-ending decisions. ... He rewards them with women and the treasures of the Cicones on their long journey home, "The wind drove me out of Ilium on to Ismarus, the Cicones' stronghold. ... The crew was solely focused with the rewards of travels and had no outlook of the risks they're taking at this point on their journey. ... Odysseus was not very different from his crew in reacting to risks and reward on their journey. ... Well, that is not totally true without a clear, black and white, ...

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This journey initiated by Athena is to spark Telemachus" growth into a mature man. ... This journey is Telemachus" "rites of passage" where after completing it he has learnt how to act as a man. ... Athena sends Telemachus on a journey, a "rites of passage". Telemachus is to journey across the sea to find news of his father. ... It is Athena's intention that this journey will teach Telemachus to be wise in his ways. ...

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