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A 5 page paper which examines the roles of
the gods in Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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story we find many gods, and goddesses, playing small and large roles in the struggle of Odysseus, due to the fact that "Divine intervention is a feature of ancient Greek
literature" (Athena, the Goddess). In the following paper we examine some of the roles of the gods and goddesses in Homers classic. Gods and Goddesses One of the most
important divine figures in Homers story is Athena. She is the one who fights for Odysseus and ensures that he have as much support as possible when striving to find
his way home. Without her, and considering the intervention of other supreme beings, it is perhaps likely that Odysseus would have never completed his journey. In one examination of
the role of Athena, an author notes, "In the Odyssey by Homer, Athena has an incredible relationship with Odysseus. After reading the epic poem, one can witness the very complete,
very extensive bond she develops with not only Odysseus but with the other characters as well" (Athena, the Goddess). For example, "At the opening of the book, Athena begs her
father Zeus to allow her to aid Odysseus, so he can go home to his family (Odyssey 1-2). She says,My own heart is broken for Odysseus (Odyssey 3)" (Athena, the
Goddess). She even enhances his physical appearance in order to assure he gets home. "Once Odysseus reaches the city that Nausikaa leads him to, Athena pours a sea fog
around him to protect him, and she takes on the form of a small girl in order to show him the way to the palace (Odyssey 111-112). Once Athena leads
Odysseus home to Ithaka, she disguises herself as a sheperd boy and makes conversation with her beloved Odysseus (Odyssey 238)" (Athena, the Goddess). Eventually, however, she reveals her true form
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