The Odyssey Essay

Xenia is a key value in the The Odyssey by Homer, as the book focuses on when it is offered and when there is a lack of it in the places Odysseus visited. Xenia is the Greek concept of hospitality, generosity towards travelers who are far from home and is very important to the Greeks. During Odysseus and Telemachus’ travels, they encountered many people with different ideas of a welcome to their home. A few were very hostile and Odysseus lost men, but many offered an open home to the unknown…

A closer look at Violence, in “The odyssey” . The Odyssey was written by an unknown writer Homer, long ago. These series of small books tells the stories of the Great Odysseus and his journey back home to Ithaca years after the Trojan War. Odysseus faced very man battels throughout his voyage home, and felt defeated multiple times. While dealing with gods, goddess, and different monsters, Odysseus came across many events where he was forced to fight and deal with constant violence.…

One of the main themes of hospitality in the novel “The Odyssey” by Homer is observed by the god’s to be very important. During the novel hospitality is displayed by hosts to their guest in many ways. “The Odyssey” does a great job of presenting hospitality in excess, balance and deficit throughout the novel. This is achieved by the house of Alcinous being the representation of excess of hospitality, the houses of Nestor and Menelaus being the balance of hospitality, while the suitors…

Odysseus’ voyage teaches readers quite a bit about Greek values and beliefs. The Odyssey was said to have originated around three thousand years ago as an oral epic recited by the blind poet, Homer. Since then, the poem has been recited and built upon, and even deemed a poetic masterpiece. Archetypes make the world feel united; they create a sense of relation between different ethnicities, cultures, and generations. The Odyssey shows how Greek customs and values connect with those of modern…

The Odyssey is a book that was written during the Ancient Greek era, 8 century B.C. The story of the Odyssey was passed down from generations, where Homer is believed to be an era- not a person. The Odyssey was about a hero, Odysseus, who spent a decade in the Trojan War and a decade trying to get home, back to Ithaca. Ithaca is is homeland and where he rules. This means Odysseus has not been home in twenty years, the people of Ithaca think that Odysseus is dead, except Penelope, his wife.…

Although Homer's Odyssey is predominantly a male-centric story, there are several female characters who not only interact with Odysseus but aid him on his journey, such as Circe and Athena. These women assist him in his endeavours by not only offering advice but providing him with the tools necessary to follow their instructions and persuading others to help him, as well. However, these women, especially Circe and Athena, are merely plot devices to reiterate the Ancient Greek idea that men are…

On the surface, the Odyssey depicts the gods as all-powerful beings manipulating humans in pursuit of their own ends while the humans are the poor pawns of some celestial chess match. However, it is important to remember that the myths of the gods were constructed by humans and that there is logic behind the creation of them. Upon deeper reflection, both gods and humans gain something from the existence of the other party whether it is some material exchange or a subconscious mental reward. The…

relationship between the gods and the men in the Odyssey is a unique relationship. Sometimes the way the gods treat the men make the gods seem mortal although most of the time they grant help and wisdom to certain people. In a way, the change in the behavior of the gods between the two stories is extremely significant. The gods and the men in the Iliad and the Odyssey help each other most of the time and they both have similar traits and views. In the Odyssey Homer portrays the gods as narrow…

The Odyssey: the roles of the gods and goddesses Through the entirety of the novel, The Odyssey, both gods and goddesses have played major roles in the outcomes of many of the journeys. Not only have the gods and goddesses helped the characters, but some have plotted against them. They have influenced many of the adventures of both Telemachus as he tries to find both himself and his father, and Odysseus on his journey home back to Ithaca. Some of the gods and goddesses that have impacted this…

In many societies, hospitality was a way of life. In The Odyssey, hospitality was the generous act of allowing guest to stay who have come across their land. In Greek culture, it was a very important aspect of their lives. Xenia, the relationship between host and guest, is shown through hospitable and inhospitable actions. Traveling in these days were difficult because travelers would usually travel by foot or boat, making the trip longer. Travelers had to rely on people to open up their home.…