The Positive Influence Of Gods In The Odyssey
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The almighty, powerful, feared beings in Greek mythology are the
gods! They have many powers and the ability to take the life of anyone in
an instant. But many of them also have another side. What many people
don't know is that they are not all horrible creatures. Many times, gods
help and even ....
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.... is no
fear that you will drown or come to any harm'" (Homer 69). This is a good
example of how a goddess can help a mortal. By giving Odysseus the veil
she protects him, and for Odysseus, this is a positive interference.
Though some goddesses, like Ino, help mortals reach places, others, such as
Hermes, warn them against danger.
Hermes gives Odysseus advice on how to avoid danger. As if
reaching the land of Circe isn't hard enough, now Odysseus must find a way
to get his men back from ....
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