Essay Archive - The Positive Influence of Gods in the Odyssey
The Positive Influence of Gods in the Odyssey
The almighty, powerful, feared beings in Greek mythology are the
gods! They have many powers and the ability to take the life of anyone in
an instant. But many of them also have another side. What many people
don't know is that they are not all horrible creatures. Many times, gods
help and even befriend the mortals. Many of the gods, like Ino who saved
Odysseus, Hermes who aided Odysseus, and Athena who assisted Odysseus, are
a positive interferences in Homer's epic, The Odyssey.
The white sea goddess, Ino, helps Odysseus on his journe....
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