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Homer, The Odyssey
The Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
Bibliography: Homer, The Odyssey The Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
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In The Odyssey an epic poem by Homer, Odysseus goes on a twenty year voyage which includes the Trojan War when a sea nymph named Kalypso holds Odysseus captive. During this trip Odysseus meets a lot of new people and when he meets these new people they treat him like he is family, this concept is known as hospitality. In this epic poem this theme is constantly shown by some of the main characters and other characters too. Most forms of hospitality are good but at times there is also bad hospitality shown. Both positive and negative examples of hospitality exist in The Odyssey; Homer uses both these examples to suggest that good hospitality shows loyalty and nobility to others while bad hospitality shows that that person does not care about…
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I’ll show you our town, tell you our people’s name” (Odyssey, Book 6, lines 204-205, 210-213). This is the proper way a guest was expected to be treated in Ancient Greek times. She welcomes him to their land and offers him clothing. Later when the maids are being disrespectful to Odysseus, Nausicaa tells them, “Enough. Give the stranger food and drink, my girls” (Odyssey, Book 6, lines 272-273). This is another example of good hospitality in the epic poem. This is how guests were expected to be treated. At one point on his visit there, Echeneus tells King Alcinous,…
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As humanity has progressed throughout history, there have been a number of times in which the interest and involvement of politics has changed. As we look back we can see that as the eras changed, interests of the people changed as well. One example of this is during the time of the Ancient Greeks. At this point in Western Civilization one polis by the name of Athens located on the coast of the Aegean Sea felt that political participation was a key factor in everyday life. Unfortunately not all Greek city-states were on the same page as the Athenians. While Athens took pride in their democratic elections, their assembly and their Council, other city-states such as Sparta took a much more different approach. Sparta was a society in which…
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In other cases, however, gifts are bestowed upon the guests. When Odysseus meets Alkinoos and explains who he is and the troubles he has been having, he is ushered inside the home and is showered with presents. In explanation of why the gifts were given, Alkinoos stated that each man had given something in order to pay for the loss that each bears. He had “voiced their own heart’s wish”(Homer pg.229) of returning home like Odysseus plans to do. The usage of this personification illustrates the care and pity Alkinoos and his men have for Odysseus. Being hospitable, the gifts were given to praise Odysseus for his achievements, but also make up for all the losses he had. During Ancient Greece, it was common for heroes to be rewarded for their accomplishments and given care for when they are in need of help. Alkinoos and his men had learned of Odysseus’ success in the war, and because he as a hero and of higher class, he was given gifts. The word choice of “voicing” the men’s own “heart’s wish” show that they are being genuinely sorrowful and grateful for Odysseus, since it is what they feel in their hearts. This shows that hospitality isn’t always just empty words used to save oneselves from the wrath of the gods, but rather a true quality that people show in respect for each other.…
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His King odyssey has been done for 20 years. Most man wouldn't be calling odyssey master. Eumaios has respect for odyssey. Everyone thinks odysseus is dead but not Eumaios. Odyssey has been ago for a long time and Eumaios still calls him master. The other suitors have no respect for odyssey. There are copy of suitors who are loyal but not that much. Respect others.(Qt)“I’ll find you each a wife, give you possessions and build you houses near to mine; and from that day I shall regard you both as Telemachus’ friends and brothers”(Homer 359).( Cm) odyssey saying that this guys have been Loyal to odysseus and they believe in odyssey.Odyssey will pay them back because they have more loyalty. We will be friends forever.…
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