In the intricate and well-developed plot of The Odyssey, Homer harmonized several subjects. ... The story commences when Odysseus, a valiant hero of the Trojan war, journeys back home. ... Storms then blew his ships to Libya and the land of the Lotus-eaters, where the crew was given Lotus fruit from which most lost their entire memories from home. ... He arrived at Sparta two days later, sleeping in the house of Diocles the first night, and arriving by nightfall the second day. ... At this point, Homer cleverly compared Menaleus to Odysseus in the reader's mind by suggesting the similarit...

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This is most evident in Homer's The Odyssey. ... Now, Odysseus and his brave warrior troops must return home to reunite with their people and loved ones again. ... Roaring out in the godsent night to rob us of our sleep Surely no one's rustling your flocks against your will surely no one's trying to kill you now by fraud or force!' ... My heart longs to be home, my comrades' hearts as well. They wear me down, pleading with me whenever you're away' (Homer 245). ...

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