Odysseus' Slaughter

Clash of Ithaca The epic poem The Odyssey written by Homer is comprised of twenty-four books of adventurous stories. The story of DEATH IN THE GREAT HALL, book twenty-two, is the most interesting because it is action-packed from start to finish. This story is also very descriptive in describing the scene of events, giving the reader a vivid image of the tale. The descriptive words give some phrases a double meaning, making certain parts of …

…more interesting. This had the same effect on the great battle. This battle by Odysseus to take his revenge and reclaim of what was rightfully his was genuinely interesting. The elements of warfare, surprise, battle tactics, and strategic planning made it interesting to read. The addition of the goddess Athena added a supernatural effect on the story, demonstrating Greek piety. This story was the most engaging of those in The Odyssey because of these elements.