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Tag Archives: Zeus
Final comments on Book 1 of the Odyssey
The first Book of the Odyssey begins and ends in medias res. One ought not be surprised at this fact, since although the Odyssey itself became a main source for material on the myths it discusses, the ancient Greek audience … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: Book 1 from line 420
Finally comes the end of Book 1 of the Odyssey. Thus Telemachus has for the moment had the last word. Also we see here that he has made a good impression, as with Euryclea, Odysseus‘ old nurse. The gods hear … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: Book 1 lines 399-411
One now hears from only the second suitor to be introduced by name as Telemachus is answered by Eurymachus son of Polybus. Readers of this blog will be aware that I have referred to the suitors as rebels attempting to … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: Book 1 lines 388-398
Having established now the context of Telemachus‘ response to Antinous, one now considers that response itself. In short, Telemachus tells Antinous that he ought not be dismayed that Telemachus appeals to Zeus to take up his cause and then he … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: context for Book 1 lines 388-398 (to follow)
One should again remember the context of this scene. Telemachus has just announced that he is going to go in search of his father Odysseus. The suitors were dumbfounded and his mother Penelope has invited Telemachus upstairs into the women’s … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: Book 1 lines 345-359
N.B.: I’ve not blogged in a while but I’ve a really good excuse– a beautiful new baby daughter. Now Telemachus responds to his mother. Ostensibly, what he says is a mild rebuke of his mother Penelope, but the person who … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: Book 1 lines 306-313
Here we see Telemachus‘ reply to Athena or rather to Athena/Mentes who just revealed herself/himself to be Athena. Again, Telemachus uses the (elided) formal address of ξεῖν᾽ referring to Athena/Mentes status as a guest-friend. What Telemachus answers here only really … Continue reading
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The Odyssey Book 1: from about line 120
As I mentioned in a previous post, Telemachus was when first seen sitting and contemplating what to do about the suitors and his family’s situation more generally. When he sees Athena/Mentes coming, he gets up and greets her/him and invites … Continue reading
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The Odyssey: more on Book 1 lines 32-112 from line 63
I’ve been fairly swamped with other things of late and so have not finished going through Book 1 in the level of detail I want. The remainder of the book does seem logically a single unit and so I want … Continue reading
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The Odyssey Book 1: lines 32-112
This section is the first real scene of the story. On Mt. Olympus, the traditional home of the Greek gods, Athena is addressing Zeus. (The Wikipedia page linked for Zeus is mostly accurate except for the equating of the modern … Continue reading
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