Term Papers on The Positive Influence Of Gods In The Odyssey

Term Paper Title	The Positive Influence Of Gods In The Odyssey
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The Positive Influence of Gods in the Odyssey

     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 befriend the mortals.
Many of the gods, like Ino who saved Odysseus, Hermes who aided Odysseus, and
Athena who assisted Odysseus, are a positive interferences in Homer's epic, The
Odyssey.
     The white sea goddess, Ino, helps Odysseus on his journey to Phaiacia.  He
is about to be smashed against the rough rocks of the island when Ino sees him and
"She pitied Odysseus as he was buffeted about in this miserable way"  (Homer 69).
This shows that Ino pities the man and wants to give him a helping hand.
Goddesses who want to help mortals, are a positive influence on them.  Ino says,
"'Here take this veil and stretch it under your chest:  it is a divine thing, and while you
have it there 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 her.  The person to help, is Hermes.  Odysseus reaches the house "'But just as I
was on the point of entering the sacred dell...who should meet me but Hermes with
his golden rod'"  (Homer 117).   Hermes interferes in Odysseus' journey by stopping
him b...

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