The Odyssey Essay Examples

Homer

Epic poetry

c. 8th century

The Odyssey (/ˈɒdəsi/;[1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia, Attic Greek: [o.dýs.seː.a]) is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences.

Laertes' Shroud, Odysseus' Bow, The Sea, Ithaca

Storytelling, Disguises, Seductresses

Hospitality, Loyalty/Perseverance, Vengeance, Appearance vs. Reality, Spiritual Growth

Odysseus, Telemachus, Penelope, Athena, Calypso, Circe, Poseidon, Zeus, Antinous, Eurymachus, Amphinomus, Eumaeus, Eurycleia, Melanthius, Melantho, Polyphemus, Laertes, Tiresias, Nestor, Menelaus, Helen, Agamemnon, Nausicaa, Alcinous, Arete