She is not sure whether or not Odysseus is coming home. ... Nausicaa befriended Odysseus while he was there. ... Calypso is the goddess that takes Odysseus captive and "he has no way to voyage home to his own native land, no trim ships in reach, no crew to ply the oars and send him scudding over the sea's broad back"(Book 5:13). ... Finally, an example of a concubine would be Odysseus" housemaids. ... She taunted and made insolent comments to Odysseus. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

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. ... During Odysseus" voyage, we see Athene continually protect and direct the "nimble-witted" Odysseus through many complicated and dangerous predicaments. ... In addition to Athene's good nature, Odysseus is greatly benefited by Athene's immense wisdom. ... Had it not of been for Athene's caring and concerned characteristics, and the fondness and favor she found towards Odysseus and his ...

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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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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As Zeus clarifies his opinion of hero Odysseus to his daughter Athena, who is seeking his help in protecting the suffering him from the ceaseless danger he has encountered, he proclaims, " 'Great Odysseus who excels all men in wisdom, excels in offerings too he gives the immortal gods who rule the vaulting skies?'... Zeus' assessment of Odysseus emphasizes his respect for the lost King of Ithaca, which, in this case, is influenced primarily by his abundant offerings to the gods and goddesses of Olympus. Because his sacrifices are one of the two reasons Zeus proposes to his ...

• Word Count: 792
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• Grade Level: Graduate