Three myths that show entertainment are: Odysseus’ adventure to Circe’s realm‚ The Trojan Horse‚ and Twelve Labors of Hercules. It is clear that Mythology in fact is not pointless‚ yet it’s purpose is to entertain us. Odysseus’ adventure to Circe’s realm is a perfect myth that shows entertainment. After the Trojan war Odysseus and his crew docked on an island not knowing it was the home of Circe‚ a magical sorceress. Circe then took some of Odysseus’ men and turned them into pigs. She was known
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of the Phoenicians during his voyage back to his homeland. Thrown off course by the mythological gods and monsters of Greek mythology‚ Odysseus‚ the King of Ithaca‚ must endure many obstacles for twenty years prior to reaching his kingdom. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey written by Homer‚ Odysseus’ travels start during what is known as “ The great wanderings”. Odysseus portrays the qualities of Aristotle’s epic hero throughout this portion of the epic. To emphasize this statement‚ think about the epic
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heroic stories. In this epic poem‚ many of the Greek gods are involved in Odysseus’ journey‚ but not all affect him (Odysseus) in a positive way. Durring his voyage‚ Poseidon‚ the sea god‚ seeks revenge on Odysseus and makes sure his quest to get back home is very difficult. In book one‚ it is introduced that Poseidon has rage agaist Odysseus. The presenter‚ or muse‚ would sing‚ "Yet all of the god pitied Lord Odysseus‚ all but Poseidon‚ raging cold and rough agaist the brave king till he came
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through each God. One myth in particular is the journey of Odysseus as he traveled from the city of Troy‚ to his homeland in Ithaca. This story represents various interpretations such as gender sexuality‚ nature myth theory‚ and rationalism. To begin‚ the myth of Odysseus has an aspect of human sexuality throughout his journey. Throughout this adventure he ended up having affairs with various different women. The first to steal Odysseus from being faithful to his wife was the beautiful and enchanting
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eyed man named Big Dan T‚ and in the story the men run into a Cyclops named Polyphemus. The last major similarity is the suitors. In O Brother Where Art Thou?‚ Vernon T. Waldrip becomes the suitor for Everett’s wife Penny‚ and in The Odyssey‚ when Odysseus leaves‚ many men become suitors for his wife‚ Penelope. Although there are many similarities in O Brother‚ Where Art Thou? and The Odyssey‚ there are also a few differences. The differences between The Odyssey and O Brother‚ Where Art Thou? allow
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Homers epic poem The Odyssey‚ Odysseus displays many admirable qualities‚ many of which bring much sorrow to the ones he loves. Odysseus portrays the image of a hard-fighting warrior. His charisma portrays him as a god-like figure among men and a king amongst the people of Ithaca. During Odysseus’ journey his persistency allows him to conquer many obstacles in his path. Unfortunately Odysseus is too cunning for his own good. It is evident that in Homers The Odyssey‚ Odysseus is a man of excellence‚ charisma
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Besides that‚ both Odysseus and Aeneas are guided by a god without whom they may have not been able to enter the underworld‚ and would definitely would not have been able to leave it. Even with these similarities however‚ the tasks of Odysseus and Aeneas are entirely different and the underworlds which they become acquainted with are also not explained in the same manner. Therefore‚ while the basic idea of the underworld seems to be the same for both poets‚ their description of Odysseus ’s and Aeneas
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seems to change which is shown in Greek mythology. In the Iliad‚ the common factor for a hero seems to be strength to win battles and the later story; the Odyssey a hero is defined by their wit. Odysseus’ cunning intelligence was expressed by Helen saying I couldn’t begin to tell you All that Odysseus endured and accomplished‚ But listen to what a hero did once In the land of Troy‚ where the Acheans suffered. First‚ he beat himself up-gave himself some nasty bruises-Then put on a cheap cloak so
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Island. At the start Odysseus and his crew were lost at sea sailing animously for nine days and nine nights until they arrived and lotus eaters island. There they took rest and food. Odysseus sent three men to search for the natives of this island. The three men to look for the natives. When the three men found the natives the natives had no desire to attack but instead offered them a lotus to eat‚ the three men confused took their offer. The three men never came back so Odysseus kept and his fleet
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loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey and Juana stayed by her husband through his time of distress. Penelope stayed loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey. To ward off suitors that were beckoning for her hand‚ she made them a promise that as soon as she finished weaving a gift for her father‚ she would take one of their hands in marriage. Nightly‚ unbeknownst to the suitors‚ she would unravel her work‚ so that she could remain faithful to Odysseus. Also
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