The Iliad Research Paper

In the Iliad, the gods relate to human beings as external powers that influence the lives of mortals. In the Odyssey, the gods are often much less grand and are portrayed more like spiritual guides for humans. The actions of the gods at times seem mystical, but generally they grant direct aid to certain individuals. In a sense, the change in the behavior of the gods is a necessity to shift the focus between the Iliad and Odyssey. The Iliad is about a violent war for glory, and the gods act as powerful and supernatural entities in it but in contrast, the Odyssey is about a long, winding journey with gods that act as guides and advise the hero.
In the quote "Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course,