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Aiolos = Divine assistance and human flaws Andromache = Human cost of war Antikleia = Longing and separation Orestes = Cycle of vengeance
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Aiolos = The Odyssey Andromache = The Iliad Antikleia = The Odyssey Orestes = The Iliad
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Aiolos = None Andromache = Wife of Hektor Antikleia = Mother of Odysseus Orestes = Son of Agamemnon
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Study Notes
Aiolos
- God of the winds
- Resides on floating island of Aeolia
- Gives Odysseus a bag of unfavorable winds to help him sail home
- Odysseus' crew opens the bag out of curiosity and greed, releasing the winds and delaying their journey
- Represents the theme of divine assistance and the fragility of human endeavors
Andromache
- Wife of Hektor, the Trojan prince
- Embodies the human cost of war
- Portrayed as a loving wife who fears for Hektor's safety and her family's future
- Demonstrates the emotional toll of war on families and the bonds of love and loyalty amidst conflict
Antikleia
- Odysseus' mother
- Appeared to Odysseus in the Underworld
- Her presence highlights themes of longing and the impact of war on personal relationships
- Shows the toll Odysseus' journey has taken on those he left behind, including her grief over his absence
Aphrodite
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Plays a significant role in the Trojan War
- Awarded the title of fairest goddess by Paris, leading to the Trojan War
- Actively supports the Trojans, using her divine powers to protect and aid them in battle
- Represents the complexities of love, desire, and human relationships
Apollo
- One of the major Olympian gods
- Supports the Trojans and is often depicted as a fierce protector of their interests
- Apollo's involvement in the Trojan War emphasizes the theme of divine influence in human affairs
- Associated in the Odyssey with prophecy, music, and the arts, and his guidance is invoked by various characters
Ares
- Greek god of war
- Intervenes in key moments of both the Iliad and the Odyssey, often siding with the Greeks
- Embodies the ideal qualities of a warrior, combining intelligence and skill with compassion
Athena
- Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts
- Serves as Odysseus' protector and mentor in the Odyssey
- Her guidance emphasizes the importance of cleverness and strategy over brute force
Briseis
- A captive woman awarded to Achilles as a war prize
- Her abduction by Agamemnon is the catalyst for Achilles' wrath and withdrawal from battle
- Represents the consequences of pride and honor among the Greek warriors
Charybdis
- A monstrous sea creature
- Creates treacherous waters that threaten to swallow ships whole
- Symbolic of the unpredictable nature of fate and the dangers inherent in Odysseus' quest for homecoming
Penelope
- Odysseus' wife
- Remains faithful to Odysseus throughout his long absence
- Her intelligence and cleverness contribute to Odysseus' return, underscoring the importance of home
Phaiakians
- Inhabitants of the island of Scheria
- Known for their exceptional seafaring skills, hospitality, and connection to the gods
- Welcome Odysseus warmly after his shipwreck, demonstrating exemplary xenia
- Their assistance highlights themes of generosity, the importance of hospitality, and divine favour.
Poseidon
- God of the sea
- Supports the Greeks in the Iliad, often intervening in battles
- Serves as the primary divine antagonist to Odysseus in the Odyssey
- His wrath against Odysseus reflects the unpredictable dangers of the sea
Priam
- Aged king of Troy
- Portrayed as a compassionate and wise ruler who deeply mourns the losses his city endures during the war
- His most significant role occurs when he pleads with Achilles for the return of Hector's body
Xenia
- The Greek concept of hospitality
- The Phaiakians exemplify xenia by treating Odysseus with utmost respect
Rituals to communicate with the gods
- Sacrifice: Offering animals to gods at altars
- Divination: Seeking knowledge about the future or the will of the gods through interpreting signs from nature
- Festivals: Celebrated to showcase devotion to the gods through collective worship and celebration
Iliad and the Odyssey as composite texts
- The Iliad and the Odyssey were likely shaped by oral tradition before being committed to writing
- Their narratives evolved over time, leading to their categorization as 'composite' texts
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