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Odyssey

Introduction

The work consists of 24 songs. Like many ancient epics, begins in media which means it starts in the middle of the story, telling past events based on memories or stories of Odysseus himself. The poem is divided into three parts. On the return Odysseus arrives at the court of King Albinos and tells all his adventures since leaving Troy. Finally, in revenge of Odysseus, describes the return to the island, the recognition by one of his slaves and his son, and how Odysseus killing the suitors come to all. After that, Odysseus is renowned for his wife Penelope and recovers his kingdom. Finally, peace is signed between all (McCaughrean Pp. 212-241).

The third interpretation from Eustathius has suffered a curious neglect, perhaps because it seems too simple: Some say that the true [gate] is of horn, that is, transparent,………….but not through ivory (Homer Pp. 45-68).

Discussion

Penelope, known heroine of the Odyssey of Homer, was the daughter of the king of Amyclae Icaria. Her name is still a symbol of faithful and devoted wife. He married the legendary King of Ithaca Odysseus and the wedding there are two versions. According to the first, was launched Icaria's race, Odysseus defeated rivals and took Penelope. In others, Ulysses married Penelope thanks to Tyndale's, who persuaded his brother to give his. Earliest Odysseus had failed to claim Helen; daughter of Tyndale's, but for the help that was offered in exchange for Tyndale's took as Penelope. At one time he lived with Odysseus before he left for Troy, Telemachus gained, while it is said that after the return of Odysseus (Katz Pp. 188-197).

The 20 years of the absence of Odysseus, Penelope, alone, beautiful queen as he was attracted many noble suitors who wanted to marry and declared the lords of Ithaca. In the beginning, Penelope them unaware, but when the suitors began to push, was forced to declare that it will choose one of them, when you finish the shroud that he sang for his father in law of Laertes . Penelope, who certainly did not want to remarry, he sang the Shroud day and tore up the night. This continued for many years, during which the suitors ate and plundered his property Odysseus, until a servant betrayed. Then again he was forced to declare archery struggle to marry the winner. But she was also the time when he returned Odysseus killed ...