ROLE IN EPIC Poseidon in The Odyssey The Odyssey, by Homer, is the archetype of all heroic stories.
location Poseidon had particularly strong followings in seafaring city-states such asAthens and Corinth.
traits PoseidonpunishedOdysseusby sending him and his men multiple storms, forcing them to land on several islands
for/against protagonist and why In both the Iliad and theOdysseyit isn’t overtly clear as to howPoseidon’sgrudge againstOdysseusoriginated
Zeus
role in epic Zeus, the ruler of all the gods, goddesses, and everything else, and is the most superior and powerful god out of all
trait In his journey, his excessive pride and self-confidence diminishes and his patience increases
location the King of Ithaca, is known for his unparalleled wit that helped end the long Trojan War, and his bravery
feragainst protagonistand why Kingofall the gods,andthe godofskyandlightning. He holds assembly on Mount Olympusandnegotiates the desiresandgrievancesofthe gods
Hermes
role in epic Hermes’ role in The Odyssey is toguide the traveler Odysseus to return home to Ithaca. He helps Odysseus twice
traits Hermes, in addition to Athena, was also one of Odysseus ' divine patrons
ferlagainst protagonist and why lan antidote to Circe’s spelmain characterabout the witchcraft that Circe used. Moreover, he was the one to show theOdysseuswas the one who warnedHermes
locations placed a charm on Argus' eyes with the caduceus to cause the giant to sleep, after which he slew the giant.Hermes.
Helios
role in epic Helios does not even play a role in the Iliad, Homer’s other epic which directly precedes the Odyssey
traits A handsome Titan with flowing hair, driving a golden chariot pulled by four fiery steeds across the sky
location was an important cult center for Helios, one of the only places where he was worshipped as a major deity in ancient GreeceRhodesThe island of
ferigainst protagonist and whay The protagonist of The Odyssey, Odysseus, is theking ofIthaca anda Trojan War hero
Calypso
role in epic In Greek mythology ,Calypsowas a nymph who capturedOdysseusfor many years, before he finally managed to escape.
locations Most of his time after the war was spent shipwrecked on a lonely island far from home
traits Calypso let Odysseus go until Zeus ordered her to let him go
for/angaints protagonista and why Calypso isan immortal goddess who holds Odysseus prisoner for seven years on the islandwhere she lives and forces him to be her lover
cirse
role in epic EpicPoem TheOdyssey, Odysseusis portrayed as godlike, but at the same time he is a vulnerable mortal
Traits Circe, like Calypso, is an immortal goddess who seeks to preventOdysseusfrom returning home
Domain of the wind king AeolusdomainThe theme of hospitality that began book nine also begins book ten on Aeolia,
for/againts protaganist and why The Odyssey’s protagonist is Odysseus,“the man of twists and turns.