I have never read the Iliad or the Odyssey, so I figured it was about time. It is structured in different frames; sometimes we are focused on Odysseus, sometimes on his son. I was surprised at how much the story takes place at his home. I thought the majority of the Odyssey was an adventurous journey, but it is instead a revenge tale. I was also interested in the strange role of Pallas Athene. She takes on various roles of men and women in Odysseus' journey and at his home. It not entirely clear if she is just inspiring these people or actually possessing their bodies. The ending is quite violent but I was not surprised when I recalled ancient was customs I remebered from history courses.
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