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Calypso in The Odyssey, is portrayed as a lustful goddess obsessed with Odysseus, blind to his misery, personifying her as an enchantress, carrying misfortune upon Odysseus shoulder; bringing his destruction through her obsessive nature,with Odysseus being forced to bed with her.

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What is an archetype in The Odyssey?

The 'Odyssey' itself if a form of archetype. That being, an epic journey with various conventions, such as the 'hero' character, the crossing of water, obstacles, supernatural elements -etc. As for specific archetypes in the odyssey, it's best to simply consider character archetypes. Most, if not all of the characters in the Odyssey follow an archetype. Eg, Odysseus himself, the galliant and intelligent hero, Athene the mentor, the sirens as 'femme fatals' and Posidon as the antagonist, or 'baddie'.


What is an example of an archetype?

An archetype is a basic character stereotype, one that appears again and again in all kinds of literature in all kinds of cultures. Examples can be found in books like The Hobbit. Tolkien uses millions of archetypes in that. An example would be the dwarves are an archetype of mentors, because they help and mentor Bilbo. Some examples of an archetype are THE SEDUCTRESS such as Calypso from THE ODYSSEY. Another example is A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS such as Psyche in the myth Cupid and Psyche. Another word for archetypes is trope characters. The linked website TV Tropes explores all kinds of archetypes in popular culture.


What archetypes are found in the Odyssey?

Some common archetypes found in the Odyssey include the hero (Odysseus), the mentor (Athena), the temptress (Circe), the threshold guardian (Poseidon), the loyal companion (Telemachus), and the typical journey/quest archetype. These archetypes help shape the characters and themes within the epic.


What archetype does eumaeus represent?

Eumaeus in Homer's "The Odyssey" represents the loyal and steadfast servant archetype, faithfully serving and caring for Odysseus's estate even during his master's long absence. He exemplifies traits such as loyalty, humility, and righteousness. Eumaeus's character highlights the importance of loyalty and devotion in the face of adversity.


What is the one kind of archetype?

One kind of archetype is the "hero" archetype, which typically represents courage, bravery, and the desire to overcome obstacles in pursuit of a noble goal. This archetype is often seen in myths, legends, and stories across different cultures.