Relationship Between Odysseus And Ovid

Divine intervention is often an integral part of ancient epic poetry as seen in Homer's The Odyssey. The role of the goddess Athena was an essential part of Odysseus's journey back to Ithaka. Athena also played a vital part in Telemakhos's life before the return of his father. Even Penelope is impacted by the help of the "grey-eyed" goddess, often inspiring Penelope to hold off the suitors as well as putting her to sleep when a situation became too difficult. Athena demonstrates that she is a critical component of development within the father Odysseus and his son Telemakhos as well as guiding Penelope as a beautiful mother waiting for the return of her husband.

“Oedipus” written by Sophocles and “Odysseus” written by Homer both are Greek poets. Both stories share the same themes in ways where both of the epic heroes endure a conflict. The characters in these plays are attributed certain characteristics by the author. The characteristics suggested by the authors are intrinsic to the audience. They both have a complete and subjective understanding of work. Their characteristics are displayed through the characters actions, what the writer says about them, and what they portray on themselves. This will be the focus of the essay. Both Oedipus and Odysseus, spoken by others, they describe character traits.

Athena, the goddess of wisdom and battle, is the most powerful and influential non-human being in The Odyssey. Athena was the one to start Odysseus’s journey home. By stating that her heart broke for Odysseus, who was away from home for 20 years and had suffered much, Athena was able to convince Zeus to make Calypso release Odysseus, although it was against Poseidon’s wishes. Also, Athena could be credited with helping Telemachus become a true man instead of the boy he used to be. Disguised as Mentes, Athena’s advice to Telemachus about the suitors and his mother was to either drive the suitors away or throw his mother out of the house and take over the house. After this, Telemachus, for the first time, stood up to the suitors and told them to leave, or he would call the gods and Zeus would punish the suitors. However, as benevolent as she may seem, she is additionally unforgiving. When she had decided that all the suitors shall die, she stuck to it. Even when Athena told Odysseus to beg

Athena is constantly helping Odysseus throughout the book, and making sure he stays safe. She has no regards for Odysseus’ crew members, as she only cares about Odysseus. He tends to think very highly of himself because he is in the God’s favor. When Odysseus is caught up in a bad situation, he often brushes it off like it’s nothing because he knows that Athena will help him. This is not a good mindset to have, because he is not always sure Athena will swoop in and help him out of his mess. Alongside this, Athena only cares for Odysseus, and she only saves him. His crewmembers are not necessarily favored by the Gods, so they might be hurt because no gods are looking out for them. Athena made Odysseus prove his worth in Book 22 of the Odyssey. She had helped him so much along the way, but she finally decided to test him before he killed all of the suitors. Odysseus was frustrated that he had to work for his help from the gods, as he is usually handed assistance from

Odysseus receives help from his strongest supporter Athena, goddess of wisdom. Athena assists Odysseus with noble powers throughout his quest. She is the one who speaks up for

One powerfully strong and smart woman who helped Odysseus and teaches him was the goddess, Athena. All throughout Odysseus’s journey, Athena, was always there to guide and teach Odysseus. Athena is Odysseus’s mentor in The Odyssey. Whenever Odysseus needed help, Athena, always came to the rescue. When Odysseus is lost at sea, he struggles to find any land close to him. When Odysseus finally finds some source of land, all he really finds

In the Homers Odyssey, Alkinoos says to Telemachus, “ Never have I seen the gods help any man as openly as Athena did your father – well as I say if she cared for you that way, there would be those to quit this marriage game.” (Homer, 41) This shows that Athena is very caring towards Odysseus and that she is willing to help him the way she has never helped anyone else before. Throughout the poem, I have thought about it that way. That Athena is favoring Odysseus over many other people.

Odysseus in the epic poem, The Odyssey, written by Homer, is trying to make his way home after fighting in the long and treacherous Trojan War. Throughout the book he has gotten himself into many tricky situations, however Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military victory, has been aiding him through his journey home. Loyalty is an aspect of life, which Athena portrays throughout the entire epic poem. Athena in The Odyssey, has shown her loyalty to Odysseus and his family in his journey to return home.

Athena is a goddess in The Odyssey. She is very powerful and makes crucial decisions throughout the book. Athena controls many variables in Odysseus’s life, such as changing the way he looks to help him get through difficult situations. Athena is a very influential character in The Odyssey, however, she is only able to have this power because of her status as a goddess. If she were mortal, Athena would have very few rights and would not be allowed to have power or express an opinion. Athena’s influence in the book can be seen with a quote as follows, “During this meditation a heavy surge was taking him, in fact, straight on the rocks. He had been flayed there, and his bones broken, had not gray-eyed Athena instructed him: he gripped a rock ledge with both hands in passing and held on, groaning, as the surge went by, to keep clear of its breaking.” (Homer 93) This quote was in book 5 on line 445 and showed how Athena saved Odysseus’s life and how she is a major part in his journey.

“The Odyssey” is read as a moral story. Odysseus learned lessons and faces many obstacles that challenge his faith and loyalty. He was able to survive because he learned he needed to listen to the Gods and Goddesses. An example of Odysseus being loyal to his wife and crew was when he heard the Sirens. In book 12, line 192, it states, “So they spoke, sending forth their beautiful voice, and my heart was fain to listen, and I bade my comrades loose me, nodding to them with my brows; but they fell to their oars and rowed on. And presently Perimedes and Eurylochus arose and bound me with yet more bonds and drew them tighter. But when they had rowed past the Sirens, and we could no more hear their voice or their song, then straightway my trusty comrades took away the wax with which I had anointed their ears and loosed me from my bonds.” He warned his men, told them to put wax in their ears, and tied himself to his ship. This shows how he was loyal and faithful for not being tempted by the Sirens.

Both Odysseus and Oedipus portrayed hubris, however, their intentions while doing so and the outcomes of their actions were very different. When displaying selfish pride, Odysseus wanted glory credit for his achievements. For instance, when the epic hero and his men were escaping the cyclops’ island, Odysseus cried out,“Cyclops- if any man on the face of the earth should ask you who blinded you, shamed you so- say Odysseus. . .” (Homer 227) The use of the phrase “any man on the face of the earth” exhibits how Odysseus wanted everyone to know what he accomplished, regardless of the consequences. Later in the story, after Polyphemus learned his name, he called upon his father, Poseidon, to ensure that his journey would be long and difficult.

By looking at the epic The Odyssey by Homer, there are a lot of contacts between human and immoral, the relationship between Athena and Odysseus, which make me interesting, also this is important for the story. The relationship between Athena and Odysseus is the key for the story, because Odysseus had received a lot of help from Athena, their relationship is the reason to explain why would an immortal Athena who never interesting or attracted by any male either mortal or immortal, but only a human male, Odysseus, and helps Odysseus in either direct and indirect ways to get back home and take average to all the suitor in order for Odysseus to get back his family and his land.

Many civilizations are formed around influential literature. Western thought, stemming from the Greek and Roman, was shaped around the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey. Although both poems are credited to Homer, some believe The Odyssey was written by a girl. How outrageous!

Thetis is always motivated by her love and pity for her son, two emotions he seems unable to feel himself. As a loving mother, she is concerned for her son and his future and so ensures that he is aware of his options. Out of respect for him, she allows Achilles to make his own decision and goes as far as to support him fully, although the attentive reader can sense that doing so is immensely painful for her. Therefore, although it superficially seems that Thetis supports war and aggression, her true motives are far more admirable.

In various encounters throughout the book, Athena, the goddess of wisdom influences the lives of Odysseus’s family in order to improve their fate due to her favoritism for the persistent mariner attempting to return home and respect of his cleverness. Her preference to Odysseus is seen in the beginning of Book 1 stating to her father, Zeus that she is concerned of the whereabouts of Odysseus and pleads for support to deliver him