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Period: 7200 BCE to 7200 BCE
The Heroic Story of Odysseus
The Odysseus deals with Odysseus adventures as he makes his way home with Troy and with events that take place on Ithaca just before and after his return. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 1200 BCE
The Intervention of the Gods and Goddesses
Adding another dimension to the human struggles recounted in Homer's epics are the conflicts among the gods and goddesses on the Mount Olympus. In Homer's time, most Greeks believed that the gods not only took an active interest in human affairs but also behaved in recognizably human ways, often engaging in their own trivial quarrels and petty jealousies. -
Period: 800 BCE to 800 BCE
Homer's World
Composed in Greece around 800 B.C., Homer's two related epics the Iliad and the Odyssey are perhaps the greatest masterpieces of the epic form, a long narrative poem about a hero's adventures. Both stories were first told orally, perhaps even sung, and it may not have been until several generations later they were set down in writing. -
Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 1000
The Trojan War
You are about to meet the Odysseus, one of the most famous heroes of all time. You will follow him on a legendary journey as he battles monsters, explores the unknown, and overcomes incredible hazards. Think about qualities that you usually associate with a hero. Can someone be heroic and human at the same time, with human flaws and weaknesses?