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Homer?s Odyssey and the Odyssey of Our Lives

 
     Homer?s Odyssey is a magnificent mythological tale. This work was presumably created after his encounter with goddess Athena. Although Odysseus? journey is filled with unrealistic adventures and mythical powers, some principles behind this story can relate to our everyday lives. Odysseus? adventures in Odyssey relate to the heroism, intellect, and ruthlessness that are in our lives.

    Odysseus? determination of returning home will help him prevail. Odysseus? determination rises above hunger and would starve himself if that was needed. However, his crew does not have as strong as a will as Odysseus does, and for giving in to their temptation for food, the gods punish them by diverting them from coming home. The Sun?s retribution is showed here, "Out of the ship my comrades fell and then like sea fowl were borne by the side of the black ship along the waves; God cut them off from coming home." (Homer 121). Odysseus? crew had slain and eaten the cows of the exalted Sun even though they had been warned. Odysseus proves that ... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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