The Odyssey

THE ODYSSEY         The Odyssey was full of wonder, power, and surprises. It is packed with epic heroes, creatures, gods, and goddesses. The gods, goddesses, and creatures had supernatural powers that effected the lives of Odysseus, his crew, and his family. Their actions proved to be powerful, benificial, and deadly.         The gods, godesses, and creatures in The Odyssey on many occations proved to be powerful. Zeus, leader of the gods, was a prime example of this. …

…p.465, 688-691) Also the Sirens, sea nymphs, lured men to their death on the rocks with sweat songs.         In The Odyssey the gods, goddesses, and monstrs influenced the lives of Odysseus, his men, and his family with their supernatural powers. They showed to be fierce, helpful, and lethal. These episodes in The Odyssey came together to make one of the greatest epics of all time. Homer. The Odyssey. Understanding         Literature. New York: Scribner         Educational Publishers, 1987.