ODYSSEY ESSAY
Some people have such ambitions, that they will keep going until they reach the success they yearn. Thus, having to get over the obstacles needed that they shall encounter along they journey or path to success. In Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, the main character, Odysseus has to overcome his mental and physical blockades in order to get back to his home, Ithaca. In doing so, Odysseus is often possessed by supernatural abilities or qualities. The presence of mythical beings, magical and helpful animals, human helpers and companions aid him on his journey home and also cause much trouble. But, there is always a low point. Odysseus suffers this when his cycle reaches its low point and he feels defeated and almost gives up. Therefore, Odysseus has to manipulate his strengths, weaknesses, and wits to work for him on his side.
As Odysseus progresses home, he encounters many odd creatures and beings alike. Odysseus encounters things like mythical beings, such as god and goddesses like Athena or creatures such as Polyphemus and Karybdis. Also, he has encountered magical and helpful beings, human helpers and companions. Aeolis, god of the winds and cousins of Poseidon, made a great attempt in helping Odysseus and his crew home by giving him a bag of western winds. “A mighty bag, bottling storm winds; for Zeus had long ago made Aeolis warden of the winds, to rouse or calm at will. He wedged this bag under my afterdeck” (Od. XI 165,21) The most important helpers are the Phaecians. These master sailors, had helped him find his way home in the end. But it results in Poseidon turning their ship into stone. “He had sacrificed bulls due to his shown anger”. This demonstrated that when he encountered Poseidon’s son, Polyphemus, and blinded him, it caused Poseidon to hate Odysseus. So when the Phaecians helped Odysseus, he was angered because his plan was for Odysseus to either, not go home or die. But, Athena had aided a lot throughout the journey also. “Her...