Ithaca - Greek Mythology
WEBIthaca is an island in the Ionian Sea in Greece, which was an important setting in one of the most famous myths of ancient Greece, the Odyssey. The main hero of the story, Odysseus, lived in Ithaca and was its rightful ruler.
Ithaca – Ancient Greek Places • Greek Gods & Goddesses
WEBOct 21, 2019 · Based on different accounts of the Greek mythology, one cannot ignore the significance of the Ithaca Island. This is because it is known as the legendary home of the main hero in Greek mythology, Odysseus. According to the myth, Odysseus lived in the city of Ithaca and was considered the rightful ruler of the Island.
Odysseus | Myth, Significance, Trojan War, & Odyssey
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Odysseus, in Greek legend, the wise and courageous king of Ithaca who is the hero of Homer’s Odyssey. Odysseus’s wanderings and the recovery of his house and kingdom are the central theme of the epic, which also relates how he accomplished the capture of Troy by means of the wooden horse.
Homer's Ithaca - Wikipedia
WEBIthaca ( / ˈɪθəkə /; Greek: Ιθάκη, Ithakē) was, in Greek mythology, the island home of the hero Odysseus. The specific location of the island, as it was described in Homer 's Odyssey, is a matter for debate. There have been various theories about its location. Modern Ithaca has traditionally been accepted to be Homer's island.
Ithaca – Mythopedia
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Overview. Ithaca was a small and rocky island in the Ionian Sea, off the west coast of Greece. It was known as the home of the hero Odysseus and the capital of his kingdom.
Odysseus :: The Trickster Hero - Greek Mythology
WEBOdysseus was a legendary hero in Greek mythology, king of the island of Ithaca and the main protagonist of Homer's epic, the “Odyssey.” The son of Laertes and Anticlea, Odysseus was well known among the Greeks as a most eloquent speaker, an ingenious and cunning trickster.
Odysseus - Legendary Greek King of Ithaca | Mythology.net
WEBMar 23, 2017 · Purpose. Odysseus was a Greek hero. He was king of an island called Ithaca and played a major role in the Trojan War. Origins. The story of Odysseus is found in Homer’s epic, the Odyssey. He is also mentioned throughout another of Homer’s epics, the Iliad. He was a pillar in Greek mythology and known for his heroic acts. Legends and …
Odyssey | Summary, Characters, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Odyssey, epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to …
Odyssey - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 15, 2017 · The adventures of the hero against strange peoples and monsters is a device to show throughout the value and necessity of civilization, that life in ordered Greek Ithaca is superior to that of the foreign lotus-eaters and barbaric Cyclops.
Guide to the Classics: Homer’s Odyssey - The Conversation
WEBSep 4, 2017 · The Odyssey of Homer is a Greek epic poem that tells of the return journey of Odysseus to the island of Ithaca from the war at Troy, which Homer addressed in The Iliad. In the Greek...
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