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A story written by a greek slave named Homer (who is depicted in the story as Tiresias the blind prophet)
The story is a 2 parter that starts of with the "Odyssey" which is when homer is gone to war in troy for 10 years and then after hes won the war he spits into the ocean cursing the gods saying "I don't need you!". Poseidon gets mad and curses him for another 10 years. Where he meets:
- The Lotus-Eater
- The Cyclops
- Aeoula in Aeolus Island
- The land of the Laestrygonians (Cannibal Race)
- The sorceress goddess Circe (which turns everyone except odysseus into swines [pig] )
- The land of the dead [Erebus and Hades] [and Tiresias]
Then the second part begins in "The Illiad" - Which is when he gets home and kills the suitors that have been messing with the kingdom and his son. Oddyseus gains his kingdom back, his wife and son, and the curse is broken.
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∙ 12y ago
The Odyssey is considered an epic because it is a long narrative poem that tells the adventurous journey of the hero Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. It features larger-than-life characters, heroic deeds, supernatural elements, and themes that explore the values and ideals of the Greek culture.
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∙ 13y agoThere is a Simpsons episode alluding the odyssey, "O Brother Where Art Thou", "An Ancient Gesture", and "Ulysses" are also some examples of literature alluding The Odyssey.
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∙ 14y agoThe Odyssey is the epos (the story) of the long voyage home, after Odysseus had taken part in the Trojan war.
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What epic is about Odysseus?
The Odyssey by Homer
What is the epic hero's name?
Odysseus .
What qualifies Odysseus to be an epic hero?
Odysseus meets all the criteria of being an epic hero. He is brave, he has great adventures and he always wins.
How does Odysseus show bravery?
In the epic of the cyclops Odysseus stands up for his men.
Does Odysseus have intelligence and resourcefulness?
Yes. He is an epic hero, and all epic hero is intelligent and resourceful.
Who was Telemakhos in the epic poem Odyssey?
He was the son of Odysseus.
What significant role does his home play in Odysseus' epic journey?
It is his goal and motivation to return there throughout the epic.
What caused Odysseus to be sent on an epic adventure?
The Trojan war
Why was the name Odyssey chosen for the epic?
It was named after its hero Odysseus.
How would you describe Odysseus?
he was an epic hero and a great warrior
What poet wrote an epic poem about Odysseus and his adventures?
The poet Homer wrote the epic poem called "The Odyssey," which narrates the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War.
What happened to Odysseus after Trojan war?
Odysseus is an epic hero. Based on what you know about the Trojan War and Odysseus, write a paragraph predicting what you think The Odyssey will be about.
