The Odyssey
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Main Ideas
- The journey as a means of discovering truth and self-awareness
- The importance of cunning and intelligence in overcoming difficulties
- The theme of hospitality and its significance in ancient Greek culture
- The interplay between human actions and the will of the gods
- Resilience and loyalty as supreme virtues
- The theme of war and its consequences for individuals and society
- The idea of punishment for pride and excessive self-confidence
- The search for home and the concept of home as a place of true peace and happiness
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 8 July 2024
———The Odyssey
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Genre: Classical literature