How is the journey of Odysseus a journey of self-discovery?Why must heroic figures descend to the underworld and what is the purpose of Odysseus’ journey to Hades? His conversations with Agamemnon, Achilles and others reflect the traditional warrior society that he lived in. What does he learn from those encounters? What is the nature of his meeting with his mother? Is she a model for his conscience?What can you discern about the Greek view of the afterlife from this segment of lecture and text?
