JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Mission of Odysseus in the "Iliad": Has it always Failed?

  • Published In: Spekali: An Electronic bilingual Scholarly Peer-reviewed Journal of the Faculty of Humanities at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, 2023, n. 17. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Khintibidze, Zaza 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the gradual expansion of Homer's "Iliad" through the lens of the embassy scene in Book 9, suggesting that Odysseus' mission was initially successful. The author argues that the reconciliation of Achilles and Agamemnon took place while Patroclus was alive, indicating that the original version of the "Iliad" depicted a different narrative than the current monumental epic. The study delves into the structural symmetry and compositional framing of the "Ur-Iliad," proposing that Homer's creative process involved various stages of expansion and adaptation. The analysis highlights inconsistencies and contradictions within the text, shedding light on the evolution of the epic poem over time. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Spekali: An Electronic bilingual Scholarly Peer-reviewed Journal of the Faculty of Humanities at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. 2023/01, Issue 17, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:19878583
  • DOI:10.55804/jtsuSPEKALI-17-6
  • Accession Number:179656314
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