The Odyssey
In the Odyssey story of Odysseus as told by Homer our hero is called to face many obstacles and hardships. He must reclaim his kingdom and get home with the help of his men. In the long journey home Odysseus is transformed into a hero and creates his own paradise.
The separation in this story is when the Trojan War calls for Odysseus to leave not only his wife but his new born son. The descent happens when he leaves on the boat.
The initiation part in this story occurs in the Polyphemous’s (the Cyclops) cave, with Circes, in the Land of the Dead, and also with the sirens. Odysseus’s has many mentors threw the story such as Athena, Circe, Teriseous, and Aeolia. Athena helps Odysseus the whole way threw. Circe also helps Odysseus by telling him to go to the Land of the Dead and talk to Tieresias about his destiny. When Odysseus returns back to Circe she tells him how to get past the sirens and Scylla. During this journey some ways Odysseus transforms by winning the war and beating the Cyclops.
In his return after 10 years of war and 10 years striving to get back to his wife he reclaims his kingdom, kills all the suitors and rekindled the love wit his wife after 20.
Homer’s legend describes a true Hero’s Journey. Odysseus is called to the Trojan War. During his journey he overcomes challenge with help from Athena. Odysseus proves himself to be an classic warrior.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
lashala robinson the odyssey
The odyssey
In the story of the Odysseus as told by Homer our hero is called to face many and a lot of obstacles and had ships. He must get home with the help of Athena. In the journey Odysseus is changed transformed into by hero and creates better world for him self.
The calling for odyssey is for him to go to the Trojan War. Menelaus, Agamemnon, anthena, and mom encouraged him. What his threshold was that when the war calls he must leave his new born son and his wife. Also what the descent was getting on the boat and leaving.
One of the own places he had to go was the land of dead and the lotus-eaters. Athena and Circe gave him advice so he can blind the clycops. He also had expected from the big cave. What the creation was for his evidence was that he killed all the suitors and he had reclaimed his wife. Also he returns to his kingdom.What his conclusion was for his hero’s journey is homers legend that reveals a true hero’s journey. Odyssey is called to troy. During his journey he overcomes many obstacles with help from his men. Odysseus proves himself to be an epic warrior.
In the story of the Odysseus as told by Homer our hero is called to face many and a lot of obstacles and had ships. He must get home with the help of Athena. In the journey Odysseus is changed transformed into by hero and creates better world for him self.
The calling for odyssey is for him to go to the Trojan War. Menelaus, Agamemnon, anthena, and mom encouraged him. What his threshold was that when the war calls he must leave his new born son and his wife. Also what the descent was getting on the boat and leaving.
One of the own places he had to go was the land of dead and the lotus-eaters. Athena and Circe gave him advice so he can blind the clycops. He also had expected from the big cave. What the creation was for his evidence was that he killed all the suitors and he had reclaimed his wife. Also he returns to his kingdom.What his conclusion was for his hero’s journey is homers legend that reveals a true hero’s journey. Odyssey is called to troy. During his journey he overcomes many obstacles with help from his men. Odysseus proves himself to be an epic warrior.
Natasha Santos & The Odyssey
The Odyssey
In the story of the Odysseus as told Homer Greek values are shown Loyalty, Obedience, and Respect were important cultural norms. These values were revealed in several books. Today we face situations which have the same values. Odysseus’s legend still has relevance in today’s modern world.
Loyalty-Penelope has faith in Odysseus for 20 years. Argos (the dog), after 20 years of waiting, he finally sees his master and dies. Odysseus’s men had loyalty to each other.
Obedience-The suitors had disobeyed Odysseus by listening when he said not to open the bag of wind. In which they did. So now there lost in the middle of nowhere. His wife always did what Odysseus told her to do. She’d always had love for him. Then also when Odysseus had told the suitors, “To not go anywhere, or touch anything because we’re just here for a little break.” So then the suitors didn’t listen. And then they went more into the island of Cicones and slaughtered the sacred cows.
Respect-The suitors don’t respect other’s property and that’s why they get killed by Odysseus. Or when Cyclops didn’t respect the suitors and that’s when Cyclops got his eye pocked out. Also when the men of Ithica don’t respect Odysseus; they try to take his place by getting married with Odysseus’s wife. And when then men have sex with Odysseus’s maids.The Odyssey is a legend which reveals many of the Greek values. Loyalty, Obedience and Respect are found in many stories. Today we can find values in the world. The influence of Greek culture on modern Western people is important.
In the story of the Odysseus as told Homer Greek values are shown Loyalty, Obedience, and Respect were important cultural norms. These values were revealed in several books. Today we face situations which have the same values. Odysseus’s legend still has relevance in today’s modern world.
Loyalty-Penelope has faith in Odysseus for 20 years. Argos (the dog), after 20 years of waiting, he finally sees his master and dies. Odysseus’s men had loyalty to each other.
Obedience-The suitors had disobeyed Odysseus by listening when he said not to open the bag of wind. In which they did. So now there lost in the middle of nowhere. His wife always did what Odysseus told her to do. She’d always had love for him. Then also when Odysseus had told the suitors, “To not go anywhere, or touch anything because we’re just here for a little break.” So then the suitors didn’t listen. And then they went more into the island of Cicones and slaughtered the sacred cows.
Respect-The suitors don’t respect other’s property and that’s why they get killed by Odysseus. Or when Cyclops didn’t respect the suitors and that’s when Cyclops got his eye pocked out. Also when the men of Ithica don’t respect Odysseus; they try to take his place by getting married with Odysseus’s wife. And when then men have sex with Odysseus’s maids.The Odyssey is a legend which reveals many of the Greek values. Loyalty, Obedience and Respect are found in many stories. Today we can find values in the world. The influence of Greek culture on modern Western people is important.
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Odyssey Erik Soberano
Erik Soberano
4-9-08
6th Period
Odyssey – Final Project
In The Odyssey story of Odysseus as told by Homer, Three Greek values are critical. They are 1) Loyalty 2) Respect 3) Faithfulness towards the Gods were distinct cultural norms. The Greek values were told in several chapters. Today our world faces similar situations, which hold essence of the same values. Odysseus’s myth still has relevance in today’s controversial world.
1) In the story The Odyssey, the Greek Value Loyalty, comes in the story
when Odysseus leaves his family for his country but at the same time is disloyal to his family and he leaves on the same day his son, Telemachus is born. In another story Odysseus meets a Cowherd and a Swineherd and is disguised as a beggar and asks them both “If King Odysseus came back would you fight on his side?” and the swineherd and the cowherd said yes with no doubt.
2) In the story The Odyssey, the Greek Value Respect Strangers, comes in the story in the chapter Polyphemus a.k.a. Cyclops. Odysseus and his men entered the cave of Polyphemus without his consent and made themselves at home by using all of his stuff like drinking and eating his food and lying on his bed. Then Polyphemus arrived back home and right away questioned the strange guests, which is defying the Greek Value of respect. In another story The Test of the Great Bow Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar goes in line to go up for the test but the suitors insult him and say that he shouldn’t even given a chance to string the bow. Then Penelope gives him respect by letting “the beggar” do the test.
3) In the story of Calypso, after Odysseus is able to leave the island Poseidon confronts him about defying the authority of the Gods and argues with him and tells Odysseus that he has disrespected him and now tells Odysseus that he will torture him very bad and will cause him trouble to get home.
The Odyssey is a myth, which demonstrates many of the Greek
values 1) Loyalty 2) Respect 3) Faithfulness towards the Gods revealed in many chapters of the myth. Today we can find those same values in life. The influence of Greek culture on modern civilization is well used.
4-9-08
6th Period
Odyssey – Final Project
In The Odyssey story of Odysseus as told by Homer, Three Greek values are critical. They are 1) Loyalty 2) Respect 3) Faithfulness towards the Gods were distinct cultural norms. The Greek values were told in several chapters. Today our world faces similar situations, which hold essence of the same values. Odysseus’s myth still has relevance in today’s controversial world.
1) In the story The Odyssey, the Greek Value Loyalty, comes in the story
when Odysseus leaves his family for his country but at the same time is disloyal to his family and he leaves on the same day his son, Telemachus is born. In another story Odysseus meets a Cowherd and a Swineherd and is disguised as a beggar and asks them both “If King Odysseus came back would you fight on his side?” and the swineherd and the cowherd said yes with no doubt.
2) In the story The Odyssey, the Greek Value Respect Strangers, comes in the story in the chapter Polyphemus a.k.a. Cyclops. Odysseus and his men entered the cave of Polyphemus without his consent and made themselves at home by using all of his stuff like drinking and eating his food and lying on his bed. Then Polyphemus arrived back home and right away questioned the strange guests, which is defying the Greek Value of respect. In another story The Test of the Great Bow Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar goes in line to go up for the test but the suitors insult him and say that he shouldn’t even given a chance to string the bow. Then Penelope gives him respect by letting “the beggar” do the test.
3) In the story of Calypso, after Odysseus is able to leave the island Poseidon confronts him about defying the authority of the Gods and argues with him and tells Odysseus that he has disrespected him and now tells Odysseus that he will torture him very bad and will cause him trouble to get home.
The Odyssey is a myth, which demonstrates many of the Greek
values 1) Loyalty 2) Respect 3) Faithfulness towards the Gods revealed in many chapters of the myth. Today we can find those same values in life. The influence of Greek culture on modern civilization is well used.
The Odyssey -- Adam Kienas
Adam Kienas
4-7-08
6th Period
Odyssey – Final Project – Final
In The Odyssey story of Odysseus as told by Homer, three Greek values are critical. They are Loyalty, Respect, and Heroism and were distinct cultural norms. These values were represented in several chapters. Today our world faces similar situations, which hold essence of the same values. Odysseus’ epic still has relevance in today’s opinionated world.
In the book loyalty occurs many times. One in particular is when Odysseus actually gets on the boat and leaves to troy. It shows how loyal he is to his country and how even though it is his choice, he decides to stay true to his beliefs and to Ithaca. Also, on top of just leaving to the war, he is also leaving his new born son, witch if you can imagine, would be a tragic decision to have to make.
One other value that reoccurs in The Odyssey is respect. A huge showing of this value is when Penelope insists for the beggar (Odysseus) to try “The Test of The Great Bow” while the rest of the suitors and disloyal Ithacans laugh in his face and do not even think the idea of him trying. In the end, Penelope of course has her way and the beggar is the only one that is able to defeat the task, which shows respects importance in Greeks legacies.
Also in the book, one of the largest, most shown throughout the story, and obvious is heroism. In The Odyssey they make it very bold that heroism doesn’t just come from physical strength, it also shows in mental challenges. One time it shows this is during the controversy with the Cyclops, Odysseus has him drunk and has one of his men play music to let him fall asleep, then has a giant spike driven into his eye while his men escape under sheep skin. Only inside that one task does Odysseus show cleverness and mental strength several times. Heroism takes place during almost all of his challenges in some sort of way.
The Odyssey is a legend, which reveals many of the Greek values. Loyalty, Respect, and Heroism are shown in many books of our time. Today we can see those same values in life. The influence of Greek culture on modern western civilization is well recognized today.
4-7-08
6th Period
Odyssey – Final Project – Final
In The Odyssey story of Odysseus as told by Homer, three Greek values are critical. They are Loyalty, Respect, and Heroism and were distinct cultural norms. These values were represented in several chapters. Today our world faces similar situations, which hold essence of the same values. Odysseus’ epic still has relevance in today’s opinionated world.
In the book loyalty occurs many times. One in particular is when Odysseus actually gets on the boat and leaves to troy. It shows how loyal he is to his country and how even though it is his choice, he decides to stay true to his beliefs and to Ithaca. Also, on top of just leaving to the war, he is also leaving his new born son, witch if you can imagine, would be a tragic decision to have to make.
One other value that reoccurs in The Odyssey is respect. A huge showing of this value is when Penelope insists for the beggar (Odysseus) to try “The Test of The Great Bow” while the rest of the suitors and disloyal Ithacans laugh in his face and do not even think the idea of him trying. In the end, Penelope of course has her way and the beggar is the only one that is able to defeat the task, which shows respects importance in Greeks legacies.
Also in the book, one of the largest, most shown throughout the story, and obvious is heroism. In The Odyssey they make it very bold that heroism doesn’t just come from physical strength, it also shows in mental challenges. One time it shows this is during the controversy with the Cyclops, Odysseus has him drunk and has one of his men play music to let him fall asleep, then has a giant spike driven into his eye while his men escape under sheep skin. Only inside that one task does Odysseus show cleverness and mental strength several times. Heroism takes place during almost all of his challenges in some sort of way.
The Odyssey is a legend, which reveals many of the Greek values. Loyalty, Respect, and Heroism are shown in many books of our time. Today we can see those same values in life. The influence of Greek culture on modern western civilization is well recognized today.
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