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3 days ago · Phoenicia ( / fəˈnɪʃə, fəˈniːʃə / ), [4] or Phœnicia, was an ancient Semitic thalassocratic civilization originating in the coastal strip of the Levant region of the eastern Mediterranean, primarily located in modern Lebanon. [5] [6] The territory of the Phoenicians expanded and contracted throughout history, with the core of their ...
4 days ago · Homer ( / ˈhoʊmər /; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros; born c. 8th century BC) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.
2 days ago · Characters: Odysseus, Poseidon, Athena Places: Phaeacia, Ithaca Book Fourteen: The Loyal Swineherd (301-318) As suggested by Athena, Odysseus visits the swineherd Eumaeus. Notice again the vividness of the detail of daily life in ancient Greece (301-302).
2 days ago · The first lines of Book 5 in the Odyssey serve to introduce the focus on Odysseus, who has been trapped on the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. In fact, it sets the stage for Zeus's decision to send Hermes to Calypso to order her to release Odysseus, thus advancing the plot and initiating Odysseus's journey towards his eventual return home!
5 days ago · Aeëtes’ trials 1.Fire-breathing bulls Medea made Jason sacrifice to Hekate and gave him a potion (pharmakon) which made him fireproof. Jason yokes the bulls. Sowing the dragon’s teeth. 2. Dragon’s teeth men (Spartoi) arise Medea told Jason about Cadmus’ trick. Jason does the same and kills the few Spartoi left.
5 days ago · She is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia, who helps Odysseus when he becomes shipwrecked on the island of Scheria. Homer: Princess Osra The Heart of Princess Osra: Anthony Hope: Princess Flavia The Prisoner of Zenda: Betrothed to King Rudolf of Ruritania and love of Rudolf Rassendyll.
