Odyssey Invocation & Book 9

Front

Invocation of an epic

Back

An opening prayer

Front

Invocation in Homer's work

Back

A muse

Front

Starting point of Odysseus's journey

Back

Troy

Front

Odysseus's main goals

Back

Save his life and bring shipmates home

Front

Trouble for shipmates

Back

Ate cattle of Lord Helios

Front

Daughter of Zeus

Back

The Muse

Front

Effect of lotus flower on Odysseus' men

Back

Forget homeland, desire to stay on island forever

Front

Lotus Eaters Test Symbolism

Back

Distractions from ultimate goals

Front

Odysseus' reaction to men eating lotus plant

Back

Drags them back on boats

Front

Greek value of guest hospitality

Back

Xenia