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How significant of a role do the gods play in deciding the fate of Odysseus?

They play a significant role in regards to when Odysseus goes home, both speeding up and delaying the process. Athena calls a council of the Gods to argue to Zeus that Odysseus should be allowed to return ho...
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Odysseus' actions on Circe's island could be described as heroic. Explain why.

When Odysseus and his men arrive on Circe's island, in Book 10, Odysseus immediately sets out, alone, to hunt for food for him and his men without knowing what dangers could face him on the island. In doing ...
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How is Odysseus different to other mythical Greek heroes in the 'Odyssey'? Do you think there is a particular reason for this?

Odysseus, whilst portraying many of the characteristics of a stereotypical Greek hero, also performs in ways that humanise him. In Book 10, after he has secured the winds of Aeolus, he falls asleep on the de...
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What is the most effective way to tackle a 30 mark question within the time limit?

The 30 mark question is the most detailed you will have to answer in your exam paper. Here, you must make significant reference to the chapters you have studied throughout the Iliad and show a thorough knowl...
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Which temple is more impressive, the Parthenon or the Temple of Zeus? (8 marks)

The Parthenon, built between 447-432 BC on the Athenian Acropolis, is more impressive than the Temple of Zeus, built earlier between 470-457 BC at the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Olympia which hosted the Olymp...
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