xenia‚ arête‚ and hubris. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Homer uses many terms that were used to describe various qualities and practices that were greatly valued in ancient Greek culture. Many of the prominent traditions in this time demonstrates valued practices and religious beliefs that were expected in Greek culture. Also known as hospitality‚ it recognizes the important relationship between the host and the guest. In the epic poem‚ Homer shows the correct use and the abuse of the code of Xenia
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written by Homer‚ a Greek hero named Odysseus is put through a series of difficult tests during his journey home to Ithaca. Homer is a blind poet who lives during the 8th century B.C.E. His story takes place after the Trojan War ends‚ when Odysseus is fighting to return back to his home‚ in Ithaca. However‚ his journey contains tremendous battles‚ unimaginable struggles‚ and heart breaking pain. The stories of his journey enthrall and entertain countless people who gather to listen to Homer recite.
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The Purpose The intended audience for Homers Epic Poem The Odyssey is a wide one. Homer was a bard and he would go to noblemen’s parties and tell this story for entertainment‚ the gusts would go back home and tell their families the stories‚ the servants would over hear while serving and spread them as well to other servants and maids. Homer was far from being the only person to tell his stories and people are still reading them in the 21st century. Because the story was well known and told by
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Homeric representation of gender roles 4. Conclusion Introduction Homer is a famous and mysterious figure in the ancient literature who made a significant contribution in the development of literature of all times. His personality and existence is the subject for numerous discussions since some specialists consider that he did not live at all but despite these arguments the importance of works‚ which are known as works by Homer‚ is not less significant. Homeric works are characterized by description
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together‚ beneath the lash‚ leaping high‚ and then eat up the dusty road on the plain" (Homer‚ 194). A simile that I included in my imitation is "With the song of "tale as old as time‚" Considering that tune is compared to the age of the song‚ Comparing the certainty of their love as the certainty to the sun rising in the East." An imagery is "To Circe‚ a dread goddess with richly coiled hair and a human voice" (Homer‚ 145). I used imagery in the first few lines with "Beast’s monstrous appearance reveals
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The Odyssey is the product of a society in which the dominant role was played by men. In ancient Greece‚ just as in the whole of the ancient world‚ and in America and Western Europe until the last century‚ women occupied a subservient position. Society was organized and directed by men‚ and all of the most important enterprises were those which men arranged and implemented. Women were valued‚ but they participated in the affairs of the world only when they had the tacit or open approval and permission
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she permits those strains to hear‚” writes Homer. Odysseus
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still gave Odysseus a choice. She gave Odysseus the option to stay‚ and become immortal; “You would stay here‚ and guard this house‚ and be immortal” (Homer 267). However‚ Odysseus still chooses that he wants to go back home‚ and so he makes his own decision. Of course‚ the Gods probably knew that Odysseus longed to get back to his wife‚
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Homer´s Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus‚ a war hero‚ and his 10-year voyage back home. After the war ended and Troy was burned down‚ Odysseus‚ having offended Poseidon and blinded his son‚ is set upon his way to Ithaca‚ his kingdom. For reasons that have not yet been explained‚ Odysseus ends up at Ogygia‚ where he is being held prisoner by Calypso‚ the nymph goddess. In Ithaca‚ his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus wait for his return. In book one‚ the Council of the Gods is gathered‚ with
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A quest is the act or instance of seeking or pursuing something. In the books "Sundiata" and "The Odyssey of Homer"‚ both of the main characters venture out on quests. Throughout each characters quest‚ they have goals they would like to achieve‚ obstacles that get in their way‚ and enemies they must face. Sundiata and Odysseus also receive some assistance along the way. Both characters also have a common goal to return to their homes after their quests are over. If their quests are successful they
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