Monday, August 29, 2016

Reading Notes: Homer's Odyssey Part A

The Land of the Cyclopes
-each man makes his own laws according to their own families*
-cyclopes are intimidating
-nymphs are fun characters 
-story from goat's perspective

Prisoners of the Cyclops
-story of the 3rd eye

Cyclops Defeated
-monster that eats people, turns vegetarian, back again*
-getting a monster drunk
-prayer is the answer from his friends in his time of need

Escape from the Cyclops
-Using other senses
-speaking before safe
-same words that they spoke were bringing them closer to shore

Curse of Polyphemus
-sacrifices to gods

I love this picture- it shows that Circe has so much respect from these powerful creatures.

Circe's Magic
-magic drugs
-traps and mischief
-prophecies 

The Moly Defeats Circe
-magical herbs
-'love making conquers all'
-magic wand
-spells

On Circe's Island
-being resourceful/having many friends better than standing alone
-comrade speaking out against leadership choices
-keeping promises/ wrath

The Death of Elpenor
-use long name, son of... lord of... etc
-imagery
-Ghost tales in Hades

Bibliography:
From Homer's Odyssey, Translated by Tony Kline
Source here

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