Mapping The Odyssey

Lotus Eaters Summary

1200 BCE

The Lotus Eaters event occurs on Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War. Odysseus and his men arrive on the island of the Lotus Eaters. There are living things on this island offer the men something called the "lotus." When this is eaten It causes them to forget their want to go home and stay on the Island. Odysseus realizes how dangerous this can be so he drags his men back to the ship and quickly leaves.

Lotus Eaters Analysis

1200 BCE

I think Odysseus handled the situation fairly well. He has experience with trying to be persuaded into not returning home before. This is a remider of how we will always face obstacles in life but they will sometimes be disquised as something good. Odysseus' want to go home is stronger than his allowance to be persuaded with a much shorter, easier way to find satisfaction.

Trojan War Summary

1194 BCE

The Trojan War was a war between the ancient Greeks and the city of Troy. The war was mainly sparked by the kidnapping of Helen by prince Troy. Some of the main characters in the Trojan War were Achilles, Odysseus, and Agamemnon. Odysseus' main role in the Trojan War was coming up with the brilliant idea of putting many Greek soldiers in a large, wooden horse. This led to them winning the war and the fall of Troy. After winning this war, this set the tone for "The Odyssey"

Trojan War Analysis

1194 BCE

I think Odysseus was a great help in the Trojan War. Not only did he play one of the biggest roles by devising the war-winning tactic, but he also brought in historic Greek figures like Hercules and Achilles to help him with the job. Odysseus' role is very intellectual, and his importance came in clutch when it came time to get Helen back and take over Troy. Odyeeus brings a lot to the table when is comes the war because he has much strength and intelligence.