For instance, as Odysseus is telling the Phaeacians about his treacherous voyage to the Laestrygonian land, he makes himself appear to be heroic in his actions, because he attempted to get his men out safely. However, all of Odysseus" actions are really performed in order to benefit Odysseus" own well-being, not the well being of his crew. ... A good reputation seems to be very significant to Odysseus. ... Throughout the story of his voyage to the Laestrygonian land he portrays himself as a hero so that the Phaeacians will respect him. ... While many people view Odysseus as a great hero an...

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As great as he is, Odysseus still have some weaknesses that prolongs his voyage back to Ithaca. ... Still that is not enough for Odysseus. ... Another weakness of Odysseus is his sensuality. Odysseus enjoys women. ... Even though he is full of self-admiration and sensuality which prolong his voyage longer than ever, those values enable Odysseus to come through each and every difficulty and arrive home safely. ...

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Odysseus An individual's characteristics are the key to their behavior. ... The courage and wisdom of Odysseus help him survive through the whole epic. ... Odysseus knows that there is no progress without the wisdom to back it up. ... As great as he was, Odysseus still had some weaknesses, most importantly that of his pride and sensual ness, that prolongs his voyage back to Ithaca. ... Nonetheless, Odysseus survives all that happens to him. ...

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For instance, as Odysseus is telling the Phaeacians about his treacherous voyage to the Laestrygonian land, he makes himself appear to be heroic in his actions, because he attempted to get his men out safely. However, all of Odysseus" actions are really performed in order to benefit Odysseus" own well-being, not the well being of his crew. ... A good reputation seems to be very significant to Odysseus. ... Throughout the story of his voyage to the Laestrygonian land he portrays himself as a hero so that the Phaeacians will respect him. ... While many people view Odysseus as a great hero an...

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Through The Odyssey, we are taken on a journey of the main character, Odysseus, bearing witness to the many vices and virtues that play a pivotal role on his voyage to his homeland of Ithaka. ... Odysseus found Helen and told her of the Akhaian plans to conquer Troy. ... Athena, given permission by Zeus, aides Odysseus in his voyage back home to Ithaka. ... Odysseus is saved many times by the powers of the gods, " Odysseus would have perished but he had the gift of self possession from grey-eyed Athena." ... Odysseus attempts to confirm his kleos throughout his journey. ...

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The reader first encounters Odysseus when he is trapped in Calypso's lair. ... Calypso has found Odysseus "weeping, his eyes never dry, his sweet life flowing away with the tears he wept for his foiled journey home- (5.168-169), and he obviously would not want to be misled about the possibility of a voyage home. ... Odysseus then departs from Calypso's island and perseveres on his journey home. After voyaging for more than a year, Odysseus and his men finally leave Circe's island to face the next obstacles; among the impediments are the Sirens. ... Odysseus' conceit is...

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Athena was Odysseus's primary advocate and was the reason Odysseus eventually made it home. ... If this had not happened, Odysseus would probably have died. ... Firstly, Poseidon, the god of the sea, was the reason Odysseus's voyage was infinitely more difficult than it should have been. ... Odysseus's voyage was made possible for the most part by the gods and goddesses involved. Ironically, his voyage was difficult for the same reason. ...

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In response to Odysseus weeping, the gods council on Mount Olympus. ... Cyclops, a smart brute, threatens to eat Odysseus and his crew. ... Odysseus' courage here parallels that of Telemachus' in Ithaca. ... Olympus, responding to Athena's accusation that Zeus forgets Odysseus, Zeus answers that he could not forget "godlike" Odysseus (Homer 7). ... Moreover, Odysseus is also noble because of his strong leadership abilities, which are demonstrated when he resists the un-resistible lotus flower and forces his men to do the same: "[t]hey wished to stay, to remain a...

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The epic is about the hero which is previously discussed, Odysseus. ... the readers, are taken on a journey of the main character, Odysseus, bearing witness to the many vices and virtues that play a pivotal role on his voyage to his homeland of Ithaca. ... In times of peril, Odysseus was able to depend on his bravery and tact. ... In times of danger and desolation, Odysseus remains steadfast and strong. ... Odysseus could quite possibly have been his own worst enemy. ...

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Odysseus and Achilles In Homer's epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", Achilles and Odysseus are two characters that greatly encompass the human nature idealized by ancient Greeks. ... and finally professes to Odysseus that "iron is what you"re made of" (355). ... Indeed, men do note both Odysseus" and the mighty Achilles" physical prowess. ... Odysseus also shows how having a "glorying spirit" can bring loss. ... When his mother Thetis reveals to him his two fates, "hold out and lay siege to Troy, [and] glory never dies [or] voyage back to the fatherland [and] glory dies," Achil...

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This is directly connected to the voyage of Odysseus, in that they both lead to the same finale, and are both stepping stones towards wisdom, manhood, and scholarship. ... The Cicones had struck back and defeated a vast majority of Odysseus's crew. ... Odysseus had then requested for his crew to be turned back to normal. ... What Odysseus was about to encounter next would be a very difficult task. ... Odysseus gently supplicated to the princess. ...

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During Odysseus" journey throughout the Mediterranean he has been told to voyage to the land of the Dead. ... "(180) He furthermore voyaged to the land of the Kyklops. ... Iros was not strong enough to take on Odysseus. ... This illustrated the strength of Odysseus. ... If it is necessary to label Odysseus human or a hero. ...

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Kalypso is angered when Odysseus's release is ordered. ... (V, 124-135) Again, another instance of how the women of the Odyssey are portrayed as rescuers arises in Book V when Odysseus is on his voyage from the island of Ogygia to the island of Skheria to escape Kalypso and return home. ... This was actually a set-up by Athena for the princess to find Odysseus on the shore and take him to her parents to get help with a safe voyage home. ... The princess's statement implies that if her mother does not look upon Odysseus kindly she may not help him with his voyage home. ... The aut...

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Homer's Odyssey is the story of Odysseus an epic mythological Greek hero of the ancient world. ... During his travels Odysseus comes across the land of the Cyclopes. There Odysseus uses his wit to out smart the giant Cyclops Polyphemus who has trapped Odysseus and some of his men in his cave. ... Prior to this taunt, Odysseus had given the Cyclops a different name and telling the Cyclopes his real name displays that Odysseus wanted to guarantee that he was credited for his actions. Later on his voyage Odysseus and his crew have to pass the waters near the Sirens. ...

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An example of how heroic Gilgamesh was is when he went on a voyage to the top of Mount Mashu. During this voyage, Gilgamesh showed his endurance and heroism because the cliffs were steep and impossible for mortals to climb. ... Odysseus is also a very caring and compassionate person. ... Odysseus is very cunning and smart. ... Gilgamesh and Odysseus both embody all of these characteristics. ...

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Odysseus is without a doubt an epic hero. ... All of those qualities and feats make Odysseus an epic hero! ... Odysseus is the ultimate epic hero. ... He saves the lives of his friends and shipmates during their long voyage home. ... After all of that, Odysseus is an epic hero! ...

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Penelope seems to be a female version of Odysseus in many aspects. ... She misses her husband, Odysseus. ... However, when he says no to their offers, they do not try and force him to stay and actually help him along his voyage. ... Yet this is not the case with Odysseus. ... Simply put, she is a perfect match for Odysseus....

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They each play a different role, helping Odysseus in one way or the other, corresponding with his needs at that point in the voyage. ... Calypso is one of Odysseus" lovers. ... She uses this power on Odysseus" men, turning them into swine. ... Only instead of fabric, Odysseus is the fiber and his voyage and passage is the fruit of their input. ... Odysseus would have nowhere to go....

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They each play a different role, helping Odysseus in one way or the other, corresponding with his needs at that point in the voyage. ... Calypso is one of Odysseus" lovers. ... She uses this power on Odysseus" men, turning them into swine. ... Only instead of fabric, Odysseus is the fiber and his voyage and passage is the fruit of their input. ... Odysseus would have nowhere to go. ...

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The premise of the entire voyage that the story was based on was about violence. Odysseus left home to go to war in Troy. ... As Odysseus completed each leg of his voyage, he lost a few more members of his crew, and it seemed that tragedy lurked around every corner, or wave as the case may be. ... Poseidon's wrath makes the rest of this journey extremely tough on Odysseus, and time and time again Odysseus would find himself lost at sea, or trapped on another island. ... Odysseus could not do it himself, but the problems were solved. ...

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The epic hero, Odysseus in the Odyssey truly portrays the values of a people in a number of different ways. ... Odysseus, master mariner, and god of old, was admired greatly in this novel. ... People valued Odysseus and other headers because they were so brave. ... Your voyage here was cursed by heaven!... When Kirke told Odysseus that he had to sacrifice his finest heifer and a black lamb, Odysseus promised that he would because he would do anything to get home. ...

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Despite the fact that Odysseus and Gilgamesh have incredible significance to the substances in which they exist, Gilgamesh's effect on his existence is a great deal more negative than Odysseus's. ... Odysseus summoned the fierceness of the Gods for battling at Troy notwithstanding leading his men on a voyage that Poseidon had brought upon them in light of the slaughtering of the Cyclops, his child. ... Odysseus was at the time a screw-up, much the same as Gilgamesh was before all else of his epic. ... Gilgamesh and Odysseus needed to encounter numerous hardships and commit certain e...

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In all of these situations, Odysseus faces perils, dangers, and great risks. ... Of all the heroes who return from the war, his homeward voyage is the longest and most perilous. ... He has punished Odysseus for blinding his one-eyed giant son, Polyphemus. ... She continually aids Odysseus, giving him advice and practical assistance. ... Odysseus" resolution occurs at the end of the poem in the combination of two events - the stringing of the great bow by Odysseus and the slaughter of the suitors. ...

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Aiolos was kind to Odysseus and his crew. ... Odysseus never told them what the bag was filled with. ... Odysseus pleads for Aiolos to help him again, but Aiolos refused. ... Your voyage is cursed by heaven! ... Aiolos does not want be part of the hate the gods have for Odysseus. ...

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She is not sure whether or not Odysseus is coming home. ... Nausicaa befriended Odysseus while he was there. ... Calypso is the goddess that takes Odysseus captive and "he has no way to voyage home to his own native land, no trim ships in reach, no crew to ply the oars and send him scudding over the sea's broad back"(Book 5:13). ... Finally, an example of a concubine would be Odysseus" housemaids. ... She taunted and made insolent comments to Odysseus. ...

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