The Odyssey

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The Odyssey

The Odyssey is the journey of a man named Odysseus (Ulysses ) back to Ithaca , his homeland . Along the journey came tremendous problems and interruptions made by the gods , specifically Poseidon , that is why the journey lasted for 10 years

Athena serves as a friend and protector to Odysseus . Odysseus returns the favor by worshiping the goddess above all the gods , while Poseidon that provokes strife to him , Odysseus then

did everything to counteract thus Poseidon becomes a foe and not a god in the eyes of Odysseus

Odyssey is about the right relationship of guest and host . One remarkable trait found in the epic is hospitality . The host has a zealot 's eye for the needs and wishes of the guests he identifies anticipates and provides . Attention to guest 's needs and wants become a part of the duty . The guests are showered with food , drink , flattery constant attention and gifts to take home . Food is ladled on the guests plate overflowing drinks are served until they run out of his ears . It is expected of a guest to taste everything served even those he had never seen before . It is best for a guest to take on a sample of everything . The guest should never be left unattended . There will be a sense of guilt if the guest is left not entertained or left alone

Almost every chapter deals with this motif , hospitality . In Book I where Odysseus is kept by Calypso , a sea nymph , she welcomes Odysseus and gives everything that he could offer even herself . On the side of Penelope , the young and rude nobles in Ithaca (led by

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Antinous and Eurymachus ) although not welcomed , she had nothing to do but do her job as a host

In Book II , Telemachus greets Athena disguised as a Mentor

With such thoughts , sitting amongst the suitors , he saw Athene

and went straight to the forecourt , the heart within him scandalized

that a guest should still be standing at the doors . He stood beside her

and took her by the right hand , and relieved her of the bronze spear

and spoke to her and addressed her in winged words 'Welcome , stranger

You shall be entertained as a guest among us . Afterward

when you have tasted diner , you shall tell us what your need is (Odyssey ,

.30 , ll . 118-124

In Book III , where Telemachus arrives in Pylos , the kingdom of aged Nestor , he also had a princely welcome . As an advice of a host , Nestor bids Telemachus to visit Menelaus . He also offers a chariot and his son to accompany . Telemachus also spent the night in his abode

In Book IV , Telemachus is also welcomed by Menelaus and told him everything that he knows about Odysseus 's destiny

In Book VI of Homer 's Odyssey , Odysseus washes up on the isle of Alcinoous and the Phaeacians . Odysseus never knew...