The Odyssey Questions on Masculinity
The Odyssey
Portrayal of gender and interactions between male and female characters in The Odyssey
In The Odyssey, gender roles are clearly defined, with male characters often depicted as warriors and leaders, while female characters are portrayed in domestic roles or as goddesses with significant...
The Odyssey
What is the meaning and significance of the first word, "andra," in The Odyssey, and what associations does it evoke?
The word "ᾰ̓νήρ" means "man." Odysseus is a man, as opposed to a boy, a woman, or a god. The word also means "husband." These meanings are all important in defining Odysseus as an epic hero.