the plan to save them. Odysseus is smart and is favored by Athena and as such, Athena helps him devise a plan. One time when Odysseus’ men do not seek his advice they make a mistake and it costs them on their journey. “While Odysseus is sleeping the men open the bag, thinking it...
Athena comes to him on the beach disguised, and Odysseus lies about his identity. "I am in mourning for an absent master, raising pigs for other men to eat. My lord is lost and maybe even hungry..." (333). Swineherd, Eumaeus mouring Odysseus "Sir, I will not give you this reward...
So I feel in some way the Odyssey saved my life. He paused for a moment and suddenly looked straight at me. And I can tell you that it sank in! Then he opened his mouth and, in flawless, rhythmical Homeric Greek, began reciting Athena's speech to Zeus from Book 1 …… (查看原文...