Top Subjects. Top Locations. Our Company. Free Resources. Varsity Tutors. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use. Sign In. The slaughter and cooking of animals for foods, and for religious sacrifice, is described in detail. Odysseus loses several crewmen to the six-headed monster Scylla, and faces numerous dangerous threats in his journey. When he returns home, he kills the evil suitors with bow and arrows, and with the help of the goddess Athena.
Throughout the poem, Odysseus' achievements as a warrior are recounted. There's a degree of implied sex in The Odyssey , as readers know that Odysseus spends long visits with various temptresses, and beautiful young women bathe and adorn men in the book. However, sexual acts are not described in detail.
Lots of wine is consumed by the travelers and the suitors in Ithaca. The suitors are particularly greedy, and they consume much of the wine in Odysseus' cellar while he's away. Parents need to know that, as the name implies, The Odyssey is an epic poem of journey and discovery. It's an essential book for students of literature and students of Greek history and culture. Because the book recounts not only Odysseus' tumultuous journey home and his son Telemakhos' coming of age but also tales of Odysseus' bravery in the Trojan War, it includes a good deal of violence.
There's also some implied sexual activity though nothing graphic. Add your rating See all 3 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 9 kid reviews. Odysseus' son, Telemakhos wants to take his place as head of the household, but he is too young and inexperienced to rule over the suitors and he doesn't know if his father is coming home.
With the help of the goddess Athena who disguises herself as a family friend , Telemakhos embarks on a journey of discovery where he meets people who have known his father, and learns a great deal about Odysseus and about himself. Meanwhile, Odysseus is still trying to sail home from the wars; he must overcome numerous supernatural obstacles before he can reclaim his home and family. The Odyssey isn't just an important book, it's also a very exciting book and a beautiful work of literature.
As the popular Percy Jackson series for younger readers attests, kids are fascinated by Greek tales of gods, monsters, and heroes, and The Odyssey is the original Olympian tale. The epic hero, Odysseus, overcomes supernatural creatures and all kinds of magic, thanks to gods warring among themselves.
The prose of The Odyssey , while possibly daunting for middle school and younger kids, is worth appreciating with its beautiful, rhythmically repeated images: "grey-eyed Athena," dawn spreading her "fingertips of rose," etc. Families can talk about why Telemakhos' journey is important.
What does he learn about his father and about himself? What other books have you read that involve a long, arduous journey? Are any of them similar to The Odyssey? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
It contains the snacks and water bottle I need to survive long days on campus. It also contains the "in-case" items that help put my mind at rest if I forgot something from home: extra hair ties, masks, and that backup-backup snack.
With so much in my backpack important to me and my life on campus, it is no wonder that I can get apprehensive about it when it is not with me or in my line of sight. And that makes me wonder. I can be a little cynical of society. It is not so much that I distrust anyone in particular, but I realize that a lot of trouble and hassle can come from one person who just doesn't care about others.
It is not that I think that everyone is going to steal my backpack or its contents, but one person sure could. I did not think about it too much until I found myself leaving my things in the university library while going to the restroom last week. I hurried along so that I could get back to my things, but in the process, I realized that perhaps I was not as distrustful as I thought I was.
Admittedly, one of the reasons I left my things and backpack at a table while using the restroom instead of taking it all with me was laziness. I did not want to have to put everything in my backpack, lug it all to the restroom, only to have to set everything back up a few minutes later.
Yet, I found another reason to leave my things behind: the stranger across the table from me. I never said a word to the man. I don't even think we made eye contact. However, I had been sitting across him for over an hour, so in some strange way, I trusted him. When I got back and everything was just as I left it, I mentally approved of the man who had "watched" my things.
Again, I never said anything to him. I realized later that this strange relationship was reciprocal. When the man left his things on the table later that afternoon to leave the room, I mentally charged myself with the duty to make sure his things were safe.
It was almost as if I was saying, "Don't worry, sir. You watched my stuff; I will watch your stuff. The whole thing puzzles me. Even the thought of "long enough" puzzles me. Would I have trusted the stranger if I had only sat at the same table as him for half an hour?
Would I be more inclined to leave my backpack for longer if we had sat in each other's presence for longer? I don't know. Maybe one day a psychologist or sociologist will answer my questions. In the meantime, I am bewildered by the general distrust I have of society, and yet the unusual trust I have of a stranger.
Don't let this stop you from making your car smart. You can change the one you have using smart gadgets that transform your car into a smart car. Cars are no longer just a mode of transport, where you only worry about the engine and how beautiful its interior is.
These days, everyone wants to make their cars smarter, those with advanced technology systems. It makes sense for several reasons. It can make your vehicle more efficient and safer when you need to drive.
Also, a smart car allows you to do more things you love doing while traveling. For example, you may want to play your favorite music, use your favorite apps, or even get directions. And just like with anything, the more you can do with it, the more value you get from it. Here are five excellent gadgets that will help you make your car more valuable and efficient.
Dashcams are cameras that you mount on the dashboard of your vehicle, typically looking out through the windshield. It is one of the best ways to keep your car and yourself safe.
You can use it to capture video or take pictures. It can help you monitor your driving habits or those of people who drive your car. You may also use them for recording road safety and other road-related incidents. If you want accessories, consider the land rover defender accessories And if you want to mount your camera outside your car buy go pro roof rack mounting brackets, You can then rotate your camera so that it takes photos from different angles and directions.
They also come with sensors that will detect and notify you of a crash that might happen. It also goes into an emergency protocol to help save your life.
Others have speed camera alerts to notify you where speed cameras are on your route. It lets you check your speed when near the speed camera to avoid getting a speeding ticket. Roof racks are essential, especially if you plan to take road trips or carry heavy luggage. They enable you to save space inside the car.
If your car comes with a factory-installed roof rack, you could upgrade it. Use heavy-duty crossbars or side rails to enable you to carry heavy loads. You can also install a removable roof rack on cars that come without one.
You'll need universal crossbars or side rails. As they are removable, you dismount them when you don't need them. The advantage of universal roof racks is you can fix them on any car model and type. You will only need to buy clamps matching your car model. Smart Tire Safety Monitor. A flat or poorly inflated tire not only makes your car consume more fuel, but it is also a health risk as it can burst as you drive.
The entire tale is symbolic of human existence and applicable to us all. Remember me. Forgot your password? New User? First Name.
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