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Nov 3, 1200
TROY- The Trojan War ANY
The Trojan War was a remarkable conflict between Troy and Mycenaean Greece. It began when Paris (prince of Troy) took Helen, wife of Menelaus (King of Sparta). As a result of this, Greece then went on a siege of Troy for ten years to retrieve her. The war concluded with Greece’s clever wooden horse trick. -
Nov 3, 1200
TROY- The Trojan War Odysseus DESC
During the Trojan War, Odysseus lost a good number of his men, but in a result of this, he gained something far greater than he could have imagined. He gained fame, wisdom, and mastery of war strategies. The plan to make the Trojan horse turned the tables on the opposing side leading to victory for them. He learned the true meaning of perseverance and gained valuable alliances from the War. In conclusion, Odysseus lost his men but gained many things as well which made him wise. -
Nov 7, 1200
DJERBA-LOTUS EATERS 11/7/1200 DESC
The Lotus Eaters are a group of mythological people whose main source of food is the lotus plant. The people live on the island of Djerba. The plant causes the consumer to forget their journey and purpose for going somewhere. When Odysseus and his men went to this island, some of his men decided to consume one of these plants and it caused them to forget their desire to go home, making them want to stay on the island. Odysseus had to bring his men back onboard to continue the journey. -
Nov 7, 1200
DJERBA-LOTUS EATERS 11/7/1200 ANY
The Lotus-eaters taught Odysseus and his men a valuable lesson. The lotus eaters represent a moral lesson to us as it helps us understand that no matter the temptation, we must continue to focus on the goal at hand. The encounter with Odysseus's men also helps Odysseus become more of a leader as he shows his determination for home. The lotus eater portrays temptation as it causes some of his men to lose "their sight". This not only taught him a lesson, but us as well.