Here are some of my thoughts and questions about Book 4 of the Odyssey:
Helen's only daughter's name is Hermoine, which might be where JK Rowling got the name for her character! Although they seem like completely different people from the description I read; Hermoine from the Odyssey is said to be as fair as Venus, while Hermoine Granger is not the most beautiful girl ever (in the books at least).
I have noticed that almost everyone Telemachus meets is extremely hospitable and welcoming. They just give them food and drink before even asking their names!
I am still confused between some of the Roman and Greek names, and I got a Mythology book from the library with all of the Roman and Greek names and descriptions of characters and important items/places in mythology. It was very helpful.
Are talents a form of measurement? The word was used in this sentence: "...to which he had promised 2 talents of gold...".
These are some other words I wasn't sure about:
Barrow- "I raised a barrow to the memory of Agamemnon..."
Chalice- "...give you a beautiful chalice....you may think of me whenever you make a drink offering..."
Overall, the book is beginning to get exciting and interesting!
I would like to know if this is where she got the name from, since it's old enough to be an option. :)
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ReplyDeleteOops! I incidentally deleted my previous comment. I just wanted to point out that a chalice is like a cup of a goblet. Talents were what the Romans/Greeks called their currency for a while. Love how you relate things to Harry Potter. :)
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