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Curtis
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Forgot how much space given to Telamachus! First 4 books centered on him. Themes of being good host/guest as Telemachus' etiquette contrasted with the suitors. Manhood/coming of age too. Unfortunately 'women as property' motif continues here, though I recall it being subverted in places. Thrilled that I recognize characters; Greek myth finally clicking into place! Made it to Odysseus; stoked to get into the story!
— Oct 14, 2025 07:25AM
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Curtis
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Odysseus doesn't live up to the positive image we've been getting so far: egotistical, tactless in his past after Troy. But seems much less a danger after Calypso? Only tells minor lie to preserve woman's honour. Not pious; wonder why Athena looks out for him. Things picking up! Cyclops story, soon will be Sirens/Scilla. Enjoying it even more than before because I know the myths better than in 2019. Eager for more!
— 4 hours, 52 min ago
Curtis
is on page 105 of 582
Incredible 80~ page intro contextualizing Odyssey. Its history/culture significance, how it was dated/considered by various later societies, who Homer was/might have been, symbolic/thematic significance, great refresher on what's coming. Excited to realize many characters from Iliad are present; I'm gonna get lots more out of the re-read since I'll know the side characters/their history this time.
— Oct 14, 2025 07:21AM
Curtis
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I am loving all the Ancient Greek smack-talk:
“You sack of guts, you might as well be dead,
might as well never have seen the light of day,
if this man makes you tremble!
If this ragpicker can outfight you,
I’ll ship you out to that king in Epeíros—he skins everyone alive.
Let him just cut your nose off and your ears
and pull your privy parts out by the roots
to feed raw to his hunting dogs!”
— Jul 08, 2020 09:33PM
“You sack of guts, you might as well be dead,
might as well never have seen the light of day,
if this man makes you tremble!
If this ragpicker can outfight you,
I’ll ship you out to that king in Epeíros—he skins everyone alive.
Let him just cut your nose off and your ears
and pull your privy parts out by the roots
to feed raw to his hunting dogs!”
Curtis
is on page 308 of 582
The Gathering of Shades chapter was incredibly tedious but I think the action is about to pick up again!
— Jul 06, 2020 09:17PM
Curtis
is on page 97 of 582
So far this is a lot more engaging than I expected it would be. There's a lot of sarcastic humour in it too.
— Jul 02, 2020 07:47AM
