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Mother of Odysseus; dies of grief
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Who wrote the Greek epics?
the Odyssey is an epic. the illiad is a roman epic.
What roman poet wrote The Odyssey?
Homer is a legendary ancient Greek epic poet, traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
What is the derivation of the word 'odyssey'?
I think the word "odyssey" derives from the title of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey". As far as I know, the title comes from the name of the poem's main character, Odysseus. I think the word "odyssey" derives from the title of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey". As far as I know, the title comes from the name of the poem's main character, Odysseus. I think the word "odyssey" derives from the title of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey". As far as I know, the title comes from the name of the poem's main character, Odysseus. I think the word "odyssey" derives from the title of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey". As far as I know, the title comes from the name of the poem's main character, Odysseus.
What is a poem by Homer?
The Odyssey and The Iliad (they were both originally written as epic poems.)
Why was Odyssey considered a classic?
Contrary to the first answer, that stated The Odyssey is considered to be the first work of western literature. It is actually the second. Both are epic poems by Homer. However, The Iliad deals with the Trojan Wars, The Odyssey deals with Odysseus returning from them. Therefore, Iliad first, Odyssey second.
Who is in The Odyssey Anticleia?
Anticlea was the daughter of Autolycus and Amphithea and mother of Odysseus by Laërtes (though some say by Sisyphus).
What kind of myth is The Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic.
Famous epic poem by homer?
The famous epic poem by Homer is called "The Iliad" and it is about the Trojan War.
Who is odysseus's mother in Homer's The Odyssey?
She is Anticleia who Odysseus visits in the underworld. She died of grief wait for him to come home from fighting in Troy.
What role do women play in the oddyssey?
The Odyssey is a very old and famous epic poem by Homer. Women were not a large role because they were considered to be inferior to men.
The word epic hero in a sentence?
There are epic heroes in epic poems such as the Odyssey
What is the Name of the blind seer in Odyssey?
The blind seer in "The Odyssey" is named Tiresias. He plays a crucial role in the epic poem by providing prophecies and advice to Odysseus during his journey.
Who wrote the Greek epics?
the Odyssey is an epic. the illiad is a roman epic.
What type of epic is the odyssey?
Homer's Odyssey is classified as a Primary Epic. This poem is based on the legends of the Greek people. It is considered the foundation example for the entire epic genre.
What is the genre of the Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic poem that belongs to the genre of ancient Greek literature. It is specifically classified as an epic poem due to its focus on the adventures of the hero Odysseus and its poetic form.
Was the Odyssey a play or just epic poetry?
it was epic all right
What epic is about Odysseus?
The Odyssey by Homer
