Odysseus returns home, but first in order to spy the real situation in Ithaca he dresses as beggar. "At the end after revenging his enemies he reunited with his family." (Rosenberg).
Odysseus is the first Greek epic hero, who on the hand with typical heroic traits of call of adventure and strength possesses such quality as intelligence. All his actions are contemplated; he never acts spontaneously and never gives freedom to his emotions. Such traits on the hand with his patience and wit put him apart from the rest of epic heroes. Unlike heroes of other eposes who are god-like, Odysseus has much of an ordinary man. He has weaknesses, which are common for all mortal people. He is especially punished for his pride by Poseidon. He is also weak in standing temptations, but nevertheless his strong will and brilliant mind allow him to finish his quest.
Comparing epic heroes of "Odyssey" and "Ramayana" we can say that both of them reflect national, religious and historical particularises of two cultures: Indian and Greek. Odysseus like most of Greek myth heroes is not a perfect man. it's also important to note that Gods in Greek mythology posses evils and they are not perfect as well. Homer pays an important role to Odysseus's physical appearance as he is described as physically God-like, well spoken, noble and generous to his servants and subordinates. Homer equally describes Odysseus's courage, strength, intelligence and wit tongue. it's also clear that Odysseus is not perfect as he is pound and jealous.
Unlike Odysseus, Rama is described as a God's incarnation: righteous, self-controlled and restrained, "patient as the earth" and kind. In description of Rama's personality a very special emphasis is made on his righteousness and virtuous nature. Such description is mainly explained by Indian Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma that a person has to live a righteous life in order to move to a better life after his death. That's why Rama is distinguished by his good conduct. The story of Odysseus is different...
"Xenia is the Greek relationship between two people from different regions. This [value] allowed for the members of the relationship to safely travel into the other member's territory and receive a place to stay and something to eat" (Biggs et al. 2009). This is one reason why Penelope's suitors in the "Odyssey" are seen as especially brutal, because they violate the principles of being a good guest to a
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