Harmony In Homer's Odyssey

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When Odysseus was requesting Nausicca for support and generosity after he reached Phaecians’ city, he wishes her by saying the above lines. This explores the definition of true love for Odysseus and the reason he not marrying Calypso though she is far more beautiful than Penelope. According to his explanation, when there is harmony in between husband and wife, it is the best gift that anyone could get in his life. Harmony might means loyalty, understanding, respects to each other. Presence of that harmony leads lover’s mind and heart work together. Their relation is so strong that no one can come in their relationship, and break their relations like Cyclops or Circe. Harmony has the power that if people sees their love, they will also enjoy

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