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dootznbootz · 2 years ago

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Why is one of Odysseus' epithets "Godlike"? Epithets usually say something about the person. But Godlike is so... vague??? I mean most other epithets lets you know about the person.

"Swift-footed"? Fast as fuck. Eat their dust, slowpoke.

"Loud of Warcry"? Can speak at max volume. Who needs a fire alarm when you have this guy?

"Breaker of Horses"? Horse girl™

But what about Odysseus specifically makes him godlike??? While he is a descendant of Hermes, he is not a demigod like, for example, Achilles. He's a favorite of Athena but he's not the only person favored by a god.

Is it because he's "as wise as Zeus"? Is it because he's a pretty boy with hair like hyacinths in full bloom and fine thighs? Is it because he's unpredictable af in everything other than his family?

Idk I just think it's neat to think about.

#I think others had the epithet too but ya know #I tried to write this as insanely as possible. How'd I do? >:)#if someone does know what specifically godlike means (beauty/intelligence/chaos/etc.) Feel free to share! :D #this was pretty silly but I'm always happy to learn!#odysseus #epithets #greek mythology #tagamemnon #iliad #odyssey #the odyssey #the iliad #Mad rambles #shot by odysseus

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