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The Odyssey written by Homer is filled with examples of loyalty, but many of the characters showed this single trait in multiple ways.

What do we know about one of the most famous authors of all time? And what are those epic poems--the Iliad and The Odyssey--all about?

A look at the roles women played in The Odyssey

Throughout the piece, I express the POVs of life between the scholars. A deeper insight of life lies in-between the lines.

Langston Hughes remains one of literature's top poets and African-American writers. His humble history still serves as an inspiration to many.

One must realize that an epic recipe requires an enormous number of ingredients. The vast number of necessary ingredients can be found throughout The Faerie Queen in the variety of characters, settings and stories.

A look at the history, the nutritional benefits, and how to cook with feta cheese. A recipe for Baked Shrimp with Feta accompanies the article.

I thought I was master of my fate: I left home, moved to a different state, chose to study theatre and history in college, and have become a playwright, columnist, and screenwriter. Nothing to do with the police work of my father. Yet he chose my path...

Veteran singer/songwriter Tom Petty blasts big corporations on his latest album as he fights for musicians who still aim for artistic quality over flaunting their navels on stage.

There are many characteristics present in Homer's "The Odyssey" that clearly define the poem as an epic.

Though Homer's Odyssey is an epic poem that tells the tale of the homecoming of a war hero, I'd like to explore the possibility that most of the plot in The Odyssey is driven by action taken by women.

Research paper on a lesser examined part of Homer's The Odyssey.

Hermes, messenger and guide, his role in Homer's book The Odyssey

An analysis of The Odyssey as an example of an epic poem.

The Odyssey is full of little twist and turns and disguise is a major theme of the epic's artifices. But what does disguise really do for the characters? Read this article.

In the Odyssey, there are many relationships that form whether they are good or bad. Nonetheless, the relationship between the father and his son seems to be the strongest one.

The literary description of the same physical act reveals differences between two people.

Understanding the cultural differences in the ancient world and current times help the reader have a rich understanding of the text as well as the history that shaped the current world.

A look at how hiding a true identity helps produce a stronger love in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and Homer's The Odyssey.

Essay looking at the ancient source material use of of two contemporary works. As well, postulative application of Michael J. Agovino's opinion on The Suitors to O'Rourke's poem.

This paper uses a loose interpretation of theories relating to roles that spouses and children of alcoholics take on in order to cope. It centers around the roles portrayed by characters on the popular animated series, The Simpsons.

This paper compares the material and married whiles of Penelope from the Odyssey and Clytemnestra from the Orestia. The paper turns into a justification for the murderous actions of Queen Clytemnestra.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have Suri and Gwenyth Paltrow and Mr. Coldplay have Apple and Moses, but long before these Hollywood super-couples were shooting out bambinos with strange names...Bruce Willis and co. were coming up with some REAL crazy shit...

From the beginning of history the sea has been considered a source of religious and artistic inspiration, and varied civilizations emphasized the role of the sea as an expression of the power of the gods over the universe and over human destiny.

A look at a mother's perspective of the Honda Odyssey.

In the Odyssey, the characters start out simple. Odysseus is a great warlord and the suitors are evil. As time goes on, these characters become more three-dimensional.

This piece explores the landmark Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as Dr. Strangelove and A Clockwork Orange. It poses the question, Was 2001 really a sci-fi movie after all?

Both The Odyssey and Beowulf share many similarities. The Odyssey is one of the most famous works in all of Greek literature, and although Beowulf is not as famous as The Odyssey, it is well known for being one of the first epic poems written in England.

When the Odyssey Marine Exploration team jetted into the US recently on a chartered plane, their cargo was more valuable than a few random artifacts.

First, what is Odyssey 5? Odyssey 5 is a sci-fi show that was aired on the Sci-Fi channel this weekend (Friday, October 12, 2007). Odyssey 5 ran on Canadian TV from 2002-2004. Look no further for information about the cast, episode guide, the dvd, the wiki, and more.

This is about the different themes of the Odyssey

The 2006 Honda Odyssey EX is one of the top minivans, solid and classy, with lots of style as well as room inside

April 6th, 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey was released in theaters. 2001 was at once a film and a phenomenon, which purported to show a vision not only of humankind's future in space, but of the next step in evolution.

The Jansport Odyssey 38 Technical Freedom Daypack is a brilliant backpack for college and school students. I would not recommend this for long trekking or outdoor trips, but it is ideal for stuffing the things for a day out of the town.

This Fred bear odyssey bow is one of those high end equipments which has been modified to suit young amateur archers, the sturdy aluminum cam can be altered to any measurement in the range of 21 to 26 inches.

The date was April 6, 1968. That was the day movies, particularly science fiction movies, changed forever. That was the day, 40 years ago, that Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey opened.

Etrian Odyssey offers a good dose of old school character building and map making goodness and challenge that is missing in the newer, easier style RPG games.

NARS Cosmetics Company is bringing in the cool air refreshingly with the release of their Nars 2007 Fall Modern Odyssey Collection.

A review of the 1968 sci-fi classic 2001: a Space Odyssey

This paper examines some of the important differences between the three characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey. It discusses their relationships with their families and loved ones, the way that they lead their armies, as well as their view of the gods.

Odyssey of life is a destined programmed odd pathways of life engraved in difficult moments of stress yearning for succour.Survival is only at the mercy of the creator.

This article reviews wedding venues in Los Angeles California.

If you have a family you owe it to yourself to at least look at a minivan for your next vehicle.

Kubrick is showing the loss of human autonomy and feeling by showing the transposition of human and mechanical action. From this, Kubrick also states humanity's yearning to return to something simpler.

This paper examines in detail the leadership qualities exhibited by the main character Odysseus in Homer's epic.

This one goes on the Fumo Verde's "Very Highly Recommended" list.

Compares these three tales.

Let me state that I had to continuously remind myself that this movie came out in 1968. And every time that I did remind myself of that I was re-astounded at what my eyes were beholding.

Into the box of makeup goodies (that my uncle recently brought for me) out I pulled a slew of MAC products. I have always wanted MAC makeup products but due to their higher prices I have always avoided them.

A film review of "Superbad"

Whether the war actually occurred or is the flights of Greek poets' fantasies is not entirely clear.

Anybody remember Patty Hearst? One of the great stories of the 1970s.

Odysseus is an extremely complex character, but unlike most Homeric characters, he is also very dynamic.

The validity of Plato's argument against poetry is examined, appraised, and ultimately rejected using select works of Homer.

This is a short story I wrote (using an odyssey-style format) about a young girl who goes on an unexpected journey to receive an inheritance left to her by her uncle and in the process gains far more than the inheritance itself.

I hate shopping. Yes, I know that by saying that, I am betraying my fellow women, but I cannot help it.

Only two Beatles appear on this song, which describes the whirlwind marriage of John and Yoko.

Over the course of human civilization, cats have gone from being worshipped as deities to being burned at the stake alongside alleged witches.

Although not nearly as well known as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Quatermass and the Pit is really the greatest sci-fi movie of 1968.

The Marx Brothers--Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and (in their first five movies) Zeppo--arguably the greatest comedy team in film history, owed their entire careers to their family. They inherited show-business

A 435-odyssey through the rise, fall, resurrection, and final tumble from power of the first democratically elected President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide (Seven Stories Press, 2005).

Championship season elevates Michigan's second-largest city into national spotlight.

Like marathon runners, these drivers are trying to prove to themselves and the world that they can surpass their limitations and accomplish their dreams. Hopefully, that drive and determination can be passed onto the viewer.

Like its popular brethren, the CR-V, Odyssey and new Element, the Pilot completes Honda's best-buy SUV and van line. And like any of those offerings or anything else in Honda's arsenal, it's hard to find serious fault with the Pilot.

If you've never read The Iliad by Homer and always wanted to know more about it, this is a great find for you! This paper researches The Iliad through The Remnant Trust's version by Alexander Pope in 1715.

In these books, I feel the tension getting even stronger. There was some relief once Odysseus was able to shoot an arrow through the 12 axes.

Deep sea exploration has rarely been a lucrative business. Most recoveries from the depths of the ocean are in bad shape. The Odyssey Marine Exploration Company is not that kind of operation and they just hit the mother load.

On December 5th, 1945, five TBM Avenger planes, known as Flight 19, took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 2:10 p.m. with 14 crewmen and flew into history.

Parade Day, a day where alcohol meets legends in a blender of chaos and insanity. Search and the East Side Boys run amuck in this hallowed tradition.

Just recently, Odyssey Marine Exploration discovered a shipwreck site containing more than $600 million in gold, silver, and jewels off of the southern coast of England.

This is an idea I came up with to use while teaching THE ODYSSEY and the mythology unit which accompaies it

The 40th Anniversary of the release of 2001: A Space Odyssey, along with the death of Arthur C. Clarke, brings to mind how the Space Age might have been, as opposed to what it has been. I was pleased to come upon a story along those lines entitled Recovering Apollo 8.

When many people hear the name of Arthur C. Clarke, the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, which ironically opened in theaters forty years ago, next month, comes to mind. But the impact of Sir Arthur on-well--everything in the past sixty years was so much more.

One of the most divisive political and economic issues of our time is the situation regarding unprecedented and seemingly unchecked illegal immigration into the United States. It is true that the numbers seem to be growing, although "unchecked" would not be an accurate...

The Goonies is a film classic. Its ensemble cast is extraordinarily complex, and the most notable character is Chunk. His transformation from immature buffoon to admirable young man teaches us many valuable lessons.

Elizabeth Gilbert set off on an odyssey to discover happiness, spiritual fulfillment, and her self. And what a journey it was: a hodge podge of destinations, characters, and emotions. Ms. Gilbert, thanks for taking us along.

Consider this article to be another in correcting the wrongs of history and giving credit to people who started things first. Now that a movie about Atari founder Nolan Bushnell will soon be made, people should know who really started the first video game console...

Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke, co-author of "2001: A Space Odyssey," has died at age 90

When I hop on my Schwinn every morning on my daily excursion to work, I always notice that eyes are always upon me when they see me pedaling the three miles and the half hour that it takes me to reach my destination, and each day it still amazes me.

Imagine my surprise and delight upon the discovery, decades after my childhood, of a science fiction gem in which my childhood imagination's scene(s) come to life in the pages of Arthur C. Clarke's and Stephen Baxter's Time's Eye, Book One in The Time Odyssey series.

This is a review of Beethoven's Hair: An Extraordinary Historical Odyssey and a Scientific Mystery Solved, by Russell Martin.

The latest photos from the Mars Odyssey spacecraft have given the researches as bit of a puzzle. The spacecraft has discovered what appears to entrances to seven possible caves

How would you feel if one day you received a notification from the government of India asking you why you should not be charged for sedition. This is exactly what happened to me in an odyssey, which started in 1968.

Her shipboard odyssey took her to remote outposts, detailed in her book, Alaska in the Wake of the North Star.

The future without George Bush seems so bright and shiny!

I found the book Beowulf a little harder to understand compared to the Odyssey. This is because the words used are ones that I'm usually unfamiliar with.

Homer, Aristotle, and Oracles Inspired Alexander to his Greatness

The tale of Jason and the Argonauts has been told roughly since the time of Homer. The myth itself comes out of Thessaly where a tradition of Greek Epic Poetry began in about 800 BCE.

Popular culture is often viewed as a distraction in the English classroom, but it can be used to advance students' enjoyment of classical literature.

Anyone in the market for a new or used car is in luck when shopping in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Are you a typical mom who transports a group of kids on a daily basis? In search of a good family car? Well here they are, our best picks for 2006!

I went back to my cabin to get ready and to tweak my buzz. I did a few breathing exercises to clear my head and chill my angst. Soon my mellow returned and I let the excitement of the impending day's adventure take over.

This is a list of what the locals are rediscovering in Seattle, Washington. And if the locals like it, you know it has to be good.

When we hear today that someone has died from pneumonia, it is often a case of complications from pneumonia. One of those is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, or ARDS with a fatality rate as high as 70%.