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Kingly Queen

Penelope, the great queen and wife to Odysseus.

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The Stirrings of Modern Love in Ancient Greek and Latin Literature

The male-female relationships in the Aeneid and the Odyssey are based on rigid gender roles that seem outdated in today’s society. However, these great epics also serve as the source of cherished notions about romantic love that still survive today.

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The Odysseus: My Life Lesson

After reading the Odyssey, I was compelled to write a life lesson for it. There are so many great things to be learned from this book, but perseverance was the most important to me.

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Penelope: Power of Women in Greek Society

About the powers of women in the Greek society as illustrated by the character of Penelope in the novel, The Odyssey.

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