by daniho | Nov 13, 2023 | Group 7, Leadership, Uncategorized
Unconventional Leaders Homer’s The Odyssey, a cornerstone of ancient Greek literature, is deified for its epic tales of heroism and adventure. Still, beneath the surface of Odysseus’ fabulous trip lies a nuanced disquisition of leadership through...
by hbeck | Nov 13, 2023 | Group 11, Monsters, Uncategorized
Introduction Homer’s poem, The Odyssey is a timeless and poignant story about leadership, heroism, and bravery. Due to it being an Ancient Greek poem, it also has many monsters and obstacles for the heroic Odysseus to slay and/or trick. Underneath the grandeur and...
by abryson | Nov 13, 2023 | Group 12, Monsters, Uncategorized
Introduction: In Emily Wilson’s interpretation of The Odyssey, we are taken with Odysseus on his treacherous 10-year journey with ups and downs and everything in between. One of the most notable parts of this story, however, is his encounters with the ‘monsters’ he...
by ndewey | Oct 30, 2023 | Group 4, Uncategorized
“The Penelopiad” by Margaret Atwood offers a refreshing and vital perspective on one of the most iconic female characters in classical literature, Penelope from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” In Homer’s epic, Penelope is often portrayed...
by hbeck | Oct 28, 2023 | Group 11, Monsters, Uncategorized
The infamous Sirens appearing Homer’s The Odyssey are some of the most famous monsters to appear in the book. They are easily identifiable and serve as a microcosm of the books’ major themes and characterizations found within. Despite this, however, there are...
by lukedm | Oct 27, 2023 | Group 6, Uncategorized
This song, “Lotus Eater”, by the band Foster the People, draws inspiration from The Odyssey to discuss the dangers of pleasing oneself with unimportant things. The song was very recently released in 2017. It is crucial to realize the long-standing impact...