Aeaea

Homer’s “The Odyssey” takes place ten years after the events in “The Iliad”, to which the Odyssey is an indirect sequel, and the fall of Troy; even though the story is believed to have been composed some time during the eight century B.C.E. it is estimated to be set sometime between 1300 and 1000 B.C.E. in Mycenaean Greece during the Bronze age. In this novel all Greek heroes have returned home after the fall of Troy, except for Odysseus who after a three year journey has been held captive by the

Circe is “a sorceress…she lived on the island of Aeaea… Circe was able to turn people into beasts. Her victims retained their reason, however, and knew what had happened to them” (Funk and Wagnalls). Circe lives alone on her island and seduces men into staying with her. Odysseus’s men, whom she is entertaining

Far removed from our individualistic society today is the ancient Greece portrayed in The Odyssey, by Homer, where hospitality and good-will are a given in the lives of decent, moral people. As commanded by Zeus himself, those who wish the favor of the Gods must welcome foreign and domestic visitors with hospitality. The term developed to describe this concept is the Latin, xenia or "guest-friendship". "In ancient Greek literature, forms of the word xenia (ξείνία), are fairly common: Homer 's two

The Odyssey by Homer is an epic poem about the hero journey of Odysseus going home from the Trojan War and is aided and delayed by gods and goddesses. Odysseus is a tragic hero, which by definition, is an honorable character in a dramatic tragedy that is destined for defeat. A tragic hero has noble birth, is fated by god/gods and struggles against that fate; they have a fatal flaw that causes them to fail, make a choice that will lead to destruction and are enlightened. Odysseus fits into these

Vincent Probst Classical Mythology Professor Barefield Odyssey Final Paper 5/4/2015 Topic #1 Epic poems are being interpreted as immense drawn-out stories which often encompass an emotional plot with a historical context. Epic stories also need to be written on a serious influential subject that requires an overall goal, which the protagonist needs to pursue and accomplish. Granted, while there are many modern epics, The Odyssey composed by Homer in the eighth century B.C, is indisputably one

where Odysseus and his men are constantly bombarded with offerings for food, comfort and a long happy life. Upon leaving Aeolus’ island for the second time and quickly escaping the Laestrygonians, Odysseus and his crew stumble upon Circe’s island of Aeaea. After a few tribulations with Circe the men are all comforted, bathed and fed for a years time. The crew stays on Circe’s island for an entire year, and are tempted to spend the rest of their days with her (10. 327-8). Odysseus is also tempted

Maya Angelou, an american poet, once stated, “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” In every situation there is always a hero whether or not one knows it. Most people think of heroes as Superman or Batman who fight villains and each other. Although, not all heroes have to have superpowers and in greek mythology it demonstrates heroes without superpowers. Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, discusses the journey Odysseus took to get home to his wife

Odysseus was the king of Ithaca; he had a wife, and a new-born son Telemachus. While his son was still an infant, king Agamemnon declared war on the Troy, and Odysseus was drafted to fight in the Greek army. It was there that he did many heroic deeds, most notably his concoction of the Trojan Horse plan. But this story begins after all that after he offends the god Poseidon and is sent on his journey, his quest, his Odyssey.     Ismarus was sacked by Odysseus and his men. It was plentiful with

ships to Telepylus. They were soon attacked by the Laestrygonians and two of the ships, including its men, were lost. "My ship was safe. But that was the end of all the rest" (Homer 159). The remaining men take off again and land on the island of Aeaea. They are tricked by the goddess Circe and turned into

Nostos in its most simple form, means a heroes homecoming. It is a common theme used in ancient Greek literary works. Homecoming is a great deal to heroes in the ancient epics, as it is the final step to claiming their kleos (glory). Homer uses this as his main theme in his epic poem the Odyssey, as it shows the main character Odysseus yearning to return home to Ithaca after twenty years of being away. The poem portrays Odysseus’ journey home, however, during his journey he is constantly driven off