Space Odyssey series

human being faces creates a sense of spice and spontaneity in a person’s lifetime. In the books The Odyssey, Lancelot, and The Bhagavad-Gita, the protagonists of each book are intrinsically human. Although the protagonists (besides Lancelot) have actual encounters with deities, for the majority of the time, these protagonists still face the up and downs of life such as every human being. The Odyssey and Lancelot, two stories that have had a great impact on modern civilization outlines the basic…

need for careful planning. In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus’ retelling of his journey shows maturation in his character, from hasty doer to thoughtful strategist, that is paralleled in Telemachus’ growth from the shy boy in the beginning to the proactive man in the end. Adults that make proud decisions…

How does Homer 's representation of Ithaca in the Odyssey relate to his portrayal of other communities? Throughout the Odyssey, Ithaca is constantly hailed as the ideal community, one which Odysseus desperately seeks to return to from the savage and uncivilised lands he journeys through. Homer uses this representation of Ithaca as the ideal Greek community to both emphasise the differences and lack of civilisation in other communities – such as in the land of the Cyclopes – and draw comparisons…

Odysseus then begins to tell Eumaeus a false story of how he came to Ithaca from his home in Crete through a series of tragedies, and he speaks of how he participated in the Trojan War and knew Odysseus. Though Eumaeus still does not believe his claims of knowing Odysseus and of his master’s return, he allows Odysseus to eat with him and the other swineherds. Odysseus…

Loyalty: An Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses in The Odyssey Many great characters throughout history exhibit the same tragic flaw-- hubris. From Oedipus to Faustus, many heroes fall victim to their excessive pride, which manifests itself in a number of different ways, including a lack of trust and a desire for power. Pride is especially prominent in Homer’s Odysseus, as it prevents him from returning home for twenty years in The Odyssey. Odysseus’s pride, while not a tragic flaw, is perhaps…

expresses the idea of women stereotypes in Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. All women in the Odyssey are foisted upon…

As an epic hero in the Greek tradition, Odysseus is required to be a superb warrior. His strength manifests itself in multiple aspects of both the Odyssey and the Iliad. First of all, he is a captain in the Greek army. That is a title that doesn 't come easily. Odysseus 's rank is one major indication of his strength. On multiple occasions on his journey back to his island home he displays his superhuman…

Find a penny pick it up, all day long you 'll have good luck. Epic heroes manage to escape impossible challenges and defeat terrifying monsters. Odysseus from Homer 's epic poem, The Odyssey, manages to make a difficult journey home with the help of the Goddess Athena. The Gods have a lot to do with his challenges and his successes. Throughout the story several Gods and Goddess interact with the might hero. Odysseus 's journey raises the question, did he reach his might quest through his bravery…

In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus is faced with numerous hardships as he voyages back to his homeland from the Trojan War. His challenges begin with the attack of the Ciconian men, the temptation of the Lotus drug, and the carnivorous Cyclops. After Odysseus blinds the Cyclops, Polyphemus, it becomes Poseidon’s mission to ensure Odysseus will never reach his home again. Several women intervene to assist Odysseus along the rest of his journey. The goddess Athena consistently plays the role as…

Heroes have always been around, admired and praised, yet the definition of a hero continues to change. The heroes of today may not be considered heroes a century from now, and likewise the Greek heroes may be seem distant from what society considers a hero today. In the Greeks’ time, a hero was braver than most men, accomplishing great feats of courage and strength. These heroes were flawed and had selfish motives, quite different from the modern ideal of a selfless and anonymous hero. However,…