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Book 1 Quotes. Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone, they say, come all their miseries, yes, but they themselves, with their own reckless ways, compound their pains beyond their proper share. Related Characters: Zeus (speaker) Related Themes: Page Number and Citation: 1.37-40. Explanation and Analysis:
start from where you will – sing for our time too. – Homer. The Odyssey, Book 1, lines 1-12. These are the opening words to Homer’s masterpiece, The Odyssey, one of the most important and enduring works of Western literature. We get a brief synopsis of the story of the epic poem.
The Odyssey Quotes Showing 1-30 of 277. “Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.” ― Homer, The Odyssey. tags: inspirational, life. 1196 likes. Like. “There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.” ― Homer, The Odyssey. tags: 11-379, sleep. 619 likes. Like.
Summary. Circe, on whose island Odysseus has been held, warns Odysseus of the dangers to come. She tells him to be careful of the Sirens, whose singing will tempt men to their deaths if they...
Quotes. Meanwhile, Athena flies to Ithaca to speak to Odysseus's son Telemachus. Droves of men courting Odysseus's wife Penelope have been feasting for years in Odysseus's court, pestering Penelope and depleting the resources of the estate. Athena takes the shape of Mentes, a friend of Odysseus's father Laertes.
The Odyssey Quotes and Analysis. "Tell me, why do you weep and grieve so sorely when you hear the fate of the Argives, hear the fall of Troy? That is the gods' work, spinning threads of death through the lives of mortal men, and all to make a song for those to come..." Alcinous, 8.647-651.
24 maj 2024 · Athena’s words to Penelope here may be one of the most telling quotes from The Odyssey. With her husband still missing and now her son sailing off to sea, Penelope is sick with worry. This alone tells us of the family’s loyalty to one another, how much they love each other.
