they are like fish dangling from a hook
Homer uses the simile "like fish writhing on a hook" to describe how Scylla whisks six men from Odysseus' ship. Odysseus's feelings of helplessness and anguish in this moment show his vulnerability and humanity, as well as his resilience and determination to press on despite facing great challenges.
In Homer's Odyssey, Scylla is described as snatching and devouring six men like fish from a ship's deck. This vivid simile emphasizes the speed and violence of Scylla's attack during the sailors' journey.
The night was black as a witch's cat.
The simile in lines 1031-1033 compares the scene to a farmer surveying his land after a long absence and feeling a sense of peace and contentment. This simile highlights the emotional connection between Odysseus and his son as they reunite after a long separation.
One epic simile in the Fitzgerald Translation of the Odyssey is when Odysseus describes the scene of the Cyclops (Polyphemus). "...I leaned on it turning it as a shipwright turns a drill in planking..." (IX, 416-418) This shows how Odysseus rammed the scorched olive tree in Polyphemus' eye.
It happens when the simile breaks certain school rules so the principal has to send it home for a few days depending on what rule was broken.
Homer describes the attacking cicones like a swarm of bees when they overwhelm Odysseus and his men.
A simile.
Loyalists are like best friends because they stay on your side no matter what happens.
The simile in lines 1-8 of Book 23 of the Odyssey compares the restored bed to a master's carved woodwork. The description conveys the beauty and craftsmanship of the bed, highlighting its intricate detailing and significance in the context of Odysseus' homecoming.
A metaphor
It is a simile.