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Greek Mythology and
History
As related to The Odyssey
Greek Mythology
• Greek gods often had human
characteristics. Including:
– Desires
– Weaknesses (e.g. jealousy, wrath)
– Appearances
Greek Mythology
• Greek gods often meddled in the
affairs of humans.
• Athena places special interest in
Odysseus’s affairs.
Greek Mythology
• Sometimes gods and humans
“interacted” which resulted in
demigods.
– Demigods: Beings which are half-god
and half-human
Greek Mythology
• The Greeks believed a hierarchy of
gods and goddesses.
– Hierarchy: A system of ranking
• Some gods are more
important than others
Greek Mythology
• The most important gods from The
Odyssey are:
– Zeus
– Athena
– Hermes
– Calypso
– Circe
– Polyphemus
– Poseidon
The Trojan War
• Time: 1200 B.C.E.
• Cause: Helen and Paris
– Abduction or tryst?
• Result: One of the greatest wars of
all time.
The Trojan War
• Major warriors from the Trojan War:
• Greek side:
– Achilles
– Agamemnon
– Menelaus
– Ajax
– Odysseus
The Trojan War
• Major warriors from the Trojan War:
• Trojan side:
– Hector
– Paris
– King Priam
The Trojan War: Aftermath
• After the war, a tired but victorious
Odysseus is longing to get home.
• Unfortunately, things don’t go well.