Being immortal gets awfully tiring sometimes. And because I don't age, people would get suspicious if I stayed for years in one place and never appeared to grow old. So I move every three years, sometimes two to be safe. I've lost track of how many fake names I've possessed. Melody Reynolds, Caitlin Childs, Eva Dwyer, the list goes on. But my real name? My real name is Calypso, meaning "to deceive".
Long, long ago, there were rumours that I tricked to hero Odysseus into staying at my island for seven years. People all across the world have heard tales of me. Tall tales at that. I mean, seven years? I scoff at the thought of keeping a man from his wife for seven whole years. It was only one year. Mortals have stretched my story and twisted into ways that make me seem like a horrid being. I don't consider myself as abominable as most mortals who have heard of me think I am.
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Back when I still lived in Greece, I read something called The Odyssey.
Back then, I had laughed at how mortals envisioned me to be. Many, many years later, I'm tired of it. So what am I trying to say?
The truth is, I'm lonely.
I've traveled the entire world, but I've never stayed anywhere long enough to really have friends or anything of that sort. My father, the Titan Atlas, he holds the sky on his shoulders and will do so for eternity. I don't have anyone that I can reach out to when I need help.
I'm all by
myself. Sometimes, being immortal just seems like a curse. Athena, Aphrodite, Poseidon, they all have a purpose to be immortal. "Why am I immortal? What is the point?" I asked, facing the sky at one point during my prolonged life. When I was stuck on Ogygia and Odysseus was with me, I felt complete for the first time in the longest time. But of course, he longed for his beauteous wife, Penelope. I had to let him go back home to his wife and son back in Ithaca. I was released from Ogygia a while ago. Now, I am sitting on a plane headed to London, England. The last time I was in England, it was 1939. The commencement of World War II. I remember the panic that everyone felt during that time. It was the longest I had ever stayed in one place. I stayed the entirety of World War II. It's a funny thing how I've been to so many places and yet I feel as if I've only seen a fraction of the world. Like there's something that I'm missing that other people already have. Stepping off the plane, the cloudy, gray sky of London brings back feelings of nostalgia. I met people here, made friends. I enjoyed my life here in London. When I left, I left so abruptly without saying a word to anyone. It was as if Kiera Bates was wiped off the face of the planet. With all of these thoughts swirling in my head, after I left the airport, more thoughts came rushing into my brain. I wonder if my old friends were still alive and if they still lived in London. Suddenly, I stopped in front of a building. It was still as I remembered it to be. The apartment that I lived in back in 1939. The more I stood there staring at the building, the more I missed my old life here. I couldn't think of my old life. I'm supposed to be here for another 3 years before I leave to another country. This was my curse. Survive by myself for a couple of years and move away. I would be lying if I said that I never met anyone who I have wanted to keep as an immortal spouse and perhaps even going back to Ogygia, but I never uttered a word about anything in fear of the same thing with Odysseus happening again. "Come on Calypso! You are a seductive, deceiving goddess. You were made to be a deceptive woman. You do not need to think of any of this. You have the world in your hands." This was my pep talk to myself. I'm sure anyone who was walking along thought that I must have been loose in the head, talking to myself that way. I knew that I must have sounded crazy, so I turned on my heels and prepared to walk away from my past. I would have been successful in doing so if I hadn't turned into the body of a stranger. "Oh! I’m so sorry! Are you alright? I really should have watched where I was going." A low, male voice said. "It's quite alright. I should have paid attention where I was going as well." I shook my head and looked up at the stranger. This man looked like he could be a model. His face was the modern definition of flawless. It also looked strikingly similar to someone I knew the last time I lived in London. It was as if my past was haunting me, tantalizing me, not letting me forget about the past. "Erm... miss, are you okay? Did you hit your head?" I took a deep breath as if to prepare myself to speak to someone I haven't spoken to in years. And to me, it basically was the exact situation, though this man couldn't possibly know me. "Sorry. I'm fine. Again, sorry for bumping into you." I put on my most charming smile. "I am Emma Sanders. How about you?"
Odysseus lies to his enemies for obvious reasons; he doesn’t want them to know that Odysseus has returned. He starts off lying to his allies and friends for similar reasons. The only people who he can allow to know his identity are those he has te...
The Honorable Odysseus & nbsp; When Odysseus returned home to his wife and son, he took a very brutal approach to rid his home of the suitors who had invaded his household. This revenge was also taken out upon the servants and maids who had been unfaithful to Penelope and had slept with the suitors. Some may say this punishment was too harsh, and made Odysseus less than an honorable man. However, Odysseus’s actions Indeed those who occupied the lord’s manor during his absence did so with no honor. But one may argue that Ody Penelope. This seems unjustifiable, and very inhumane. Odysseus was so overcome with his hate that he lost control, perhaps it was his years of denying the power of the gods that led him to brutality. Odysseus’s actions are indeed aggressive and morality at this point in his life seems to have faded. All these things considered, the validity of Odysseus’s actions remain fair. Because of his denial of the power of the gods, Poseidon forced Odysse And when Odysseus returned finally to his home only to hear of suitors and harlots about his home, he had to take revenge on them for his pain. This pain was brought about through lies and betrayal. His long journey led him through many tribulations, all of which had a direct effect on his mind. Odysseus’s defense system had to be at it’s highest at all times. For example; were in sight of it’s shores. Because of this betrayal Odysseus’s trust in his brothers was lost. His hope dwindled as his journey continued, and ate away at his consciousness. Odysseus was a man of honor, a man who had fought in a war and won. For such During this time period men were brought up on the teachings of battle. As they grew they were taught how to handle arms and were expected to hone these skills. Killing a man to took to arms picking up shields and weapons. All of these men were familiar with the ways of the time and the ways of battle. Odysseus should not be condemned for his actions. There are many justifiable reasons for the method in which he punished those who were disloyal and uncivil by the author of Poseidon.
In Odysseus's mind he has very good reasons to kill the suitors. He decided to kill them when he found out that they wanted to marry his wife. The suitors has all assumed that he was dead, for 20 years. As a result they tried to marry his wife. Penelope also believed that he was still alive and she tried to delay any marriages. Odysseus's idea to kill them all is not very logical especially because while he was away on his 20 year expedition he cheated on his wife two times. Odysseus actions were very rash. The reader can see this when Eurymachus says, “Rash actions, many here,” (Homer 818). Eurymachus knows that Odysseus has made rash decision and he is trying to show him his ways and how it is bad. Later the reader reads that Odysseus doesn’t really see that and he is just excited to be reunited with his wife.
After the incident with the bag of winds it is reasonable for Odysseus to have trust issues, but when it is a matter of life and death, Odysseus is witless. After being punished by Zeus because some of his crew ate Helios’ cattle Odysseus drifts in the ocean until he lands on Calypso’s island. 7 years pass and Odysseus can finally leave after he crafts a ship, after he leaves and sails for a bit, Poseidon sees it as a time to get revenge for his son Polyphemus. Poseidon completely wrecks Odysseus’ ship when he is close to the land of the Phaeacians. A goddess named Ino sees this and offers Odysseus help.
Calypso offers Odysseus immortality, to live the life of a god for all eternity in paradise with her. Along with the offer Calypso questions Odysseus on how his family could ever compare to her and immortality. Odysseus refuses Calypso because he is loyal to his wife and son and feels that there is nothing greater than to see them again. Odysseus gives up Utopia and divinity for the loyalty to his home and family, Even though he has no idea whether anyone he knows is still alive or whether or not his wife and son have waited for him. Both Penelope and Odysseus demonstrate such trust in each other that they wait ten years for each other not knowing what has happened to the other.
For seven years, Odysseus is held captive by the goddess Calypso. The young goddess “desired me and detained me in her hall. But in my heart, I never gave consent” (Homer 372). This quote suggests that although Calypso may have believed she was loved by Odysseus, he never really cared for her. If Odysseus would have stayed faithful to his wife, Calypso would have killed him. Thus, he is able to protect himself by lying to her. Another point in the epic where Odysseus' dishonesty impacts his success is with the suitors. After arriving at his homeland, Odysseus disguises himself to protect himself from being harmed: “Odysseus enters his home as a beggar, and the suitors mock and abuse him” (Homer 402). When Odysseus appears to be a beggar, the suitors think nothing of him. They disrespect him, his family, and his home. Had they know Odysseus was back, they would have treated him much differently. Because of the way they acted towards him, it can be suggested that they would be willing to do anything to take control of his kingdom. He is then able to find out more about them and their motives without getting
In the Odyssey, written by Homer, Odysseus learned a lot about himself and what he had to do to become a better overall human. The adventures he goes on, I think, opens his eyes to a world in which he thought he was invincible.
The ancient Greeks have brought upon numerous ideas, inventions, and stories to the world. Greek mythology influences modern day literature and life. The Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War. Odysseus does not achieve his goal of reaching home so easily; monsters and gods come in his way and hinder him. The Odyssey expresses Greek values of hospitality from the customs of Ithaca, humility from Odysseus’s reform, and loyalty from Odysseus’s family.
The Odyssey is a tale that has changed literature and storytelling. In this tale Odysseus is a Soldier from the battle of Troy trying to get home to his island of Ithaca, where he is king. His wife and son must wait ten years while he is trying to make his way home. In Odysseus’s absence wooer’s, or better known as suitors, learn of his absence and travel to Ithaca to win his wife’s hand in marriage. These men come every day feasting on Odysseus’s food and wine, and give his servant’s orders. His son Telemachus, does his best to keep the suitors from ruining his fathers house but he is only a boy, and doesn’t receive the respect of an adult. Telemachus then has a visit from the god Athena, whom Odysseus is friends with, who advises him to travel to find out about his father. In his travels he hears that Odysseus may still be alive. Meanwhile Odysseus goes through a series of adventures and hardships that prove his wisdom. It is interesting in contrast of the Iliad, even though Achilles was much stronger and a better warrior, Odysseus was portrayed as a greater hero due to his wisdom. He uses this wisdom to escape from the Cyclops.
Homer’s poem The Odyssey depicts the tendency of people to ignore the consequences of their actions. Odysseus punished Penelope’s suitors without thinking of consequences that he would have to endure. He did not acknowledge the consequences because that would prevent him from doing what he wants to do. Odysseus wanted to kill the suitors; they ate away at his fortune. Finding consequences for murdering the suitors would force Odysseus to realize what he is about to do is not a good idea. Odysseus chose to ignore the consequences and killed the suitors anyway. Odysseus had absolutely no reason to kill the suitors; they had the right to stay in his home because Penelope made them feel welcome, Penelope and Telemachus both told them that Odysseus was dead, and although Telemachus told them to leave, he did not have the right to do so.
In book eight of Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus is on the island of the Phaeacians and is waiting to return home to Ithaca. Meanwhile, Alcinous, the Phaeacian king, has arranged for a feast and celebration of games in honor of Odysseus, who has not yet revealed his true identity. During the feast, a blind bard named Demodocus sings about the quarrel between Odysseus and Achilles at Troy. The song causes Odysseus to start weeping, so Alcinous ends the feast and orders the games to begin. During dinner after the games, Odysseus asks Demodocus to sing about the Trojan horse and the sack of Troy. This song too causes Odysseus to break down and cry. Homer uses a dramatic simile to describe the pain and sorrow that Odysseus feels as he recalls the story of Troy.
Getting somewhere is not just the destination, but even more so the journey. The goals are our destination and obstacle and temptations litter the voyage. Like Odysseus, achieving these goals is not a cinch. Obstacles must be faced or avoided, and temptations should be resisted.
Together, Calypso and Odysseus live together on the Island of Ogygia for seven years. They even had two kids of their own. The names were Nausithous and Nausinous (Calypso and Odysseus). By this point, it almost seemed like Odysseus prefered to be with Calypso, and didn’t feel like he was truly “captured” (Calypso and
Hello my names is Circe and I am a goddess. I am the the goddess of sorcery. Yes I do have a magic wand, and I love it so much. I also make potions too. One time I used my magic on this guy named Odysseus and his friends when they were on their great adventure. I invented them to a grand feast, but little do they know I’m going to turn them into pigs, kind of like the move “Spirited Away”, aw that is a good movie. Anyway of topic, on with the story. They came to my palace and they came in and ate my food. There was one dish laced with a magic potion. As they all took a bite, I wiped out my wand and tuned them into pigs. Odysseus was not there, one of is buddies escaped and told Odysseus what happened. He started heading to the palace, but he was stopped be a young man that was actually Hermes in
“The Odyssey” is an epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus and the story of his many travels and adventures. The Odyssey tells the main character’s tale of his journey home to the island of Ithaca after spending ten years fighting in the Trojan War, and his adventures when he returns home and he is reunited with his family and close friends. This literary analysis will examine the story and its characters, relationships, major events, symbols and motifs, and literary devices.