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THE ODYSSEY: An Overview

THE ODYSSEY: An Overview. What is a myth?. A story usually concerning some superhuman being or unlikely event that was once widely believed to be true. . What is an EPIC poem?.

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THE ODYSSEY: An Overview

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  1. THE ODYSSEY:An Overview

  2. What is a myth? • A story usually concerning some superhuman being or unlikely event that was once widely believed to be true.

  3. What is an EPIC poem? • A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect ideals and values of a race or nation. Epics address universal concerns, such as good and evil. • An epic hero is a larger-than-life figure who takes part in dangerous adventures and accomplish great deeds.

  4. Who is Homer? • An ancient Greek poet traditionally considered to be the composer of The Iliad and The Odyssey. According to tradition, he was blind.

  5. The OdysseyIntroduction • Odysseus’ adventures as he makes his way home after the Trojan War. His wanderings involve encounters with various monsters, enchanting women, and much more.

  6. About Troy … • Existed on the west coast of Turkey. • War took place from about 1260-1250 B.C. • Ancient mythology states that the war began over the abduction of a single woman, Helen, queen of Sparta, by the Trojan Paris.

  7. Modern Meditation Map

  8. Map of Odysseus’ Greece

  9. Odysseus’ Travels

  10. The Gods Took Sides • GREEKS • (Achilles, Odysseus) • -Hera • -Athena • -Poseidon TROJANS (Paris, Hector) -Aphrodite -Ares -Apollo -Artemis -Zeus (favored Troy, but stayed neutral to please Hera)

  11. Plot Summary of The Odyssey • the Trojan war has ended • Odysseus departs from Troy with a fleet of 12 ships carrying about 700 men • Odysseus makes Poseidon angry with his prideful remarks • fights monsters, battles storms • encounters enchanting women who try to keep him from his wife • loses his men • goes into the underworld for advice from a blind prophet • makes it home????

  12. Internal pride bragging, boasting curiosity hunger for fame homesickness External war nature gods, goddesses monsters Penelope’s suitors CONFLICT

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