1. THE ODYSSEY: An Overview

2. What is a myth?
A story usually concerning some superhuman being or unlikely event that was once widely believed to be true.

3. What is an EPIC poem?
A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect ideals and values of a race or nation. Epics address universal concerns, such as good and evil.
An epic hero is a larger-than-life figure who takes part in dangerous adventures and accomplish great deeds.

4. Who is Homer?
An ancient Greek poet traditionally considered to be the composer of The Iliad and The Odyssey. According to tradition, he was blind.

5. The Odyssey Introduction
Odysseus’ adventures as he makes his way home after the Trojan War. His wanderings involve encounters with various monsters, enchanting women, and much more.

6. About Troy … Existed on the west coast of Turkey.
War took place from about B.C.
Ancient mythology states that the war began over the abduction of a single woman, Helen, queen of Sparta, by the Trojan Paris.

7. Modern Meditation Map

8. Map of Odysseus’ Greece

9. Odysseus’ Travels

10. The Gods Took Sides TROJANS (Paris, Hector) -Aphrodite -Ares -Apollo
-Artemis
-Zeus (favored Troy, but stayed neutral to please Hera)
GREEKS
(Achilles, Odysseus)
-Hera
-Athena
-Poseidon

11. Plot Summary of The Odyssey
the Trojan war has ended
Odysseus departs from Troy with a fleet of 12 ships carrying about 700 men
Odysseus makes Poseidon angry with his prideful remarks
fights monsters, battles storms
encounters enchanting women who try to keep him from his wife
loses his men
goes into the underworld for advice from a blind prophet
makes it home????

12. CONFLICT Internal External pride bragging, boasting curiosity
hunger for fame
homesickness
External
war
nature
gods, goddesses
monsters
Penelope’s suitors