The Role Of Pride In The Odyssey

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Is having pride a sin? No, but having pride and power over the gods in greek mythology was wrong. Odysseus did just that; he was victorious in the Trojan war and boasted to everyone without giving the gods thanks or credit. Because of his pride, Odysseus was not permitted to return to his homeland, Ithaca. The polar opposite of pride is humility. I believe that the gods taught Odysseus about humility through sending him into the Underworld, having him endure the Sirens, and disguising him as an old beggar.
The goddess Circe tells Odysseus to go into the Underworld for consultation from the late blind prophet, Tiresias, before he could return to Ithaca. In order for him to hear of his future, Odysseus must prepare a sacrifice of a sheep for

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