Odysseus was never truly alone in The Odyssey. In the Odyssey the gods were ever present. Helping or hurting his hopes of going home to Penelope. Poseidon, Athena, and Hermes were the main three Gods in the story. They interfered in his travels countless times.
At the beginning Poseidon was the God who is in charge of the oceans. He was the most terrifying towards the crew of Odysseus because he did the most to keep them from returning home. In the beginning of the story it was Poseidon who summoned the sea monster to take away the Greek who was trying to tell that the Trojan Horse was a trap. Then Odysseus claimed that it was all him that had defeated the Trojans, which created tensions between O. and Poseidon.Also because of the claims the O. had made Poseidon angry and created storms to slow down Odysseus. He did not wish …show more content…
First she was able to show herself to Odysseus before in the boat traveling to Troy. Odysseus tells her as long as she is on his side along with the Greeks. Second after that she disguised Odysseus to be and old man so that only his son would be able to recognize him. He take this opportunity to take back his home and vanquish all the suitors who have betrayed him. He then takes back his wife and his country. Concluding Sentence with transition In conclusion Athena protected Odysseus in the Trojan war, and helped she helped him take back his home.
In conclusion the gods were ever present in Odysseus's journey. They created obstacles and helped overcome them.Poseidon was the most terrifying towards the crew of Odysseus because he did the most to keep them from returning home. Hermes the God of messengers protected Odysseus from Circe's wrath. Athena was the protector of Odysseus in the Trojan war and disguised him to the men in the palace. Odysseus was eventually able to overcome these obstacles and return to his wife and
At the beginning Poseidon was the God who is in charge of the oceans. He was the most terrifying towards the crew of Odysseus because he did the most to keep them from returning home. In the beginning of the story it was Poseidon who summoned the sea monster to take away the Greek who was trying to tell that the Trojan Horse was a trap. Then Odysseus claimed that it was all him that had defeated the Trojans, which created tensions between O. and Poseidon.Also because of the claims the O. had made Poseidon angry and created storms to slow down Odysseus. He did not wish …show more content…
First she was able to show herself to Odysseus before in the boat traveling to Troy. Odysseus tells her as long as she is on his side along with the Greeks. Second after that she disguised Odysseus to be and old man so that only his son would be able to recognize him. He take this opportunity to take back his home and vanquish all the suitors who have betrayed him. He then takes back his wife and his country. Concluding Sentence with transition In conclusion Athena protected Odysseus in the Trojan war, and helped she helped him take back his home.
In conclusion the gods were ever present in Odysseus's journey. They created obstacles and helped overcome them.Poseidon was the most terrifying towards the crew of Odysseus because he did the most to keep them from returning home. Hermes the God of messengers protected Odysseus from Circe's wrath. Athena was the protector of Odysseus in the Trojan war and disguised him to the men in the palace. Odysseus was eventually able to overcome these obstacles and return to his wife and