CLAS 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Trojan War, Odysseus, Leucothea
12 Dec 2017
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Lec 19 ended on hector, and his funeral games. This is to explain the tragedy of war (reminds us that with two armies, there is really no. Wrong side not solider who get selves into conflict. Fighting to maintain what is culturally greek larger thing they"re fighting for. Odyssey: how a person transitions from war to regular society (war veteran) Odysseus: when with comrades, going to searching constantly for food, shelter, family, hospitality. Story emphasizes hospitality and family dynamics: how we as humans should treat people. Odyssey opening word: of the man , tell me, muse, of many wiles who wandered far and wide after he had sacked the holy citadel . Came up with the plan to build the trojan horse. In embassy to achilles, tried to use smooth talking to convince achilles to rejoin the battle. Odysseus: crafty warrior of the iliad and recipient of achilles" armour. Penelope and suitors (try to take all of his powers)
