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The Odyssey (Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, Odysseia) is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The poem is fundamental to the modern…

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Posted By tanner p #229113 at Feb 09, 2012 11:26 AM

Why do you think blood is needed to gather the shades? Yes, they drink it to speak, but why is it blood? Think symbolically.

Specifically what are "the shades"?

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Posted By tanner p #229113 at Feb 07, 2012 12:43 PM

Odysseus seems to have a knack for bedding goddesses. But what’s the major difference between his partnering with Kirke (or Circe) and his partnering with Kalypso?

whats the difference between circe and kalypso?

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Posted By tanner p #229113 at Feb 07, 2012 12:41 PM

What is a heroic flaw? What is Odysseus’ “Achilles heel”?

Just explain what his Odysseus' flaws are.

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