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Unveiling The Odyssey: Ancient Epics and Mythology

Discover the essence of Homer's epic poem, exploring heroes, gods, and ancient civilizations. Learn about oral tradition, the influence of gods, and the epic storytelling style. Dive into a world of gods, goddesses, and legendary adventures.

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Unveiling The Odyssey: Ancient Epics and Mythology

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  1. THE ODYSSEY By, Homer Part 1: An Introduction Jeanette K. Lasko

  2. What is an epic? • A long, narrative poem • Tells the adventures of heroes • The heroes and characters reveal qualities about their civilization and time period

  3. Who was Homer? • Possibly a blind minstrel • Minstrels were people who traveled from town to town singing about legendary events or about gods

  4. HOMER • He was possibly just a legend • Possibly a woman

  5. The People and Their Times • Approximately 800 B.C. • Very violent culture War and death were common

  6. The People and Their Times • People worshiped gods and goddesses • People concerned about their relationship with gods since they controlled all things • People believed in myths

  7. Example of a god • This is the god Poseidon • He is the god of the sea • Odysseus angers him • Here we see Poseidon punish Odysseus

  8. How The Story Was Told… • The story was passed on by Oral Tradition • This means by word of mouth

  9. How The Story Was Told… • Stories and historical events were not recorded; just told to generation after generation • Many people couldn’t read or write, so to be educated they had to listen

  10. How The Story Was Told… • Many words and parts were made up on the spot to fit the rhythm of the story • There is much repetition it gave the singer time to prepare and think ahead • The epic is divided into parts, and then into books

  11. Important Terms • Homeric Simile- compares epic events to everyday events • Helps people unfamiliar with war and heroes understand the events better

  12. Important Terms • The language used is Archaic • This means some of it is old and outdated • Examples: • Beeves= cows • Combers= large waves

  13. Credits • Leeming, David A. (2003). The Odyssey: An Introduction by David Adams Leeming. In Elements of Literature (pp.878-886). New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. • Websites (used for images): • www.ensemblestudios.com • www.library.thinkquest.org • www.livius.org • www.legion-fourteen.org • www.cumbavac.com • www.artsales.com/artistory/ancient_ships

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