Disguise and Recognition in the Odyssey

Download or read book Disguise and Recognition in the Odyssey written by Sheila Murnaghan and published by Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive study of the Odyssey's plot, which shows how the motifs of disguise and recognition are used to articulate the central values of Homeric society. The story of Odysseus' homecoming is discussed in relation to family dynamics, heroic competition, the social institutions of marriage and hospitality, gender relations, and the enduring power of song.