Author Archives: a.vasiljevic

“The merchant himself went back home to his family, his wife, and his children, and he lived  with them until the day he died.”(pg.577) But this story is not as strange or amazing as the story of the princess. The Story of the princess and the Demon It is related that there was this princess who lived in her palace with her … Continue reading →

Ulysses and the Sirens, by Herbert James Draper displays a very romanticized depiction of the Sirens. They are portrayed as very feminine, with long beautiful hair and pieces of cloth gracefully draped over their bodies. The Sirens are also in … Continue reading →

Book VIII, Lines 101-106   “This was the song The renowned bard sang. But Odysseus Pulled his great purple cloak over his head And hid his handsome face. He was ashamed To let the Phaeacians see his tears falling down. Whenever the singer paused, Odysseus Would wipe away his tears, pick up his great cup And pour libations to the gods.”   What’s significant about this passage is the way that Odysseus shows or rather conceals his emotion in parallel to Penelope and Telemachus. Odysseus cries in response … Continue reading →