Abstract
The Odyssey is a poem about physical and psychological journeys. It documents Odysseus voyage home from Troy, all the while being intensely concerned with his psychological transition from helpless victim and ceaseless wanderer to self-determining hero and lord of Ithaca. Both journeys hinge primarily on Odysseus exceptional mental aptitude: on his ability to undergo and overcome arduous trials with cunning and intellect, to adopt and maintain convincing disguises, and to endure circumstances that other Homeric heroes would find intolerable with fortitude and patience.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Psychology and the Classics |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Dialogue of Disciplines |
| Publisher | de Gruyter |
| Pages | 32-45 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783110482201 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783110478518 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |