Book 6:
List 3 Epithets from the reading-
1. Bright-eyed godess (page 169)
2. Great Odysseus (page 172)
3. White-armed princess (page 174)
List 2 epic similes from the reading-
1. " And out he stalked as a mountain lion exultant in his power strides through wind and rain and his eyes blaze and he charges sheep or oxen or chases wild deer but his hunger drives him on to go for flocks, even to raid the best-defended homestead."
This passage is an epic simile because of its expansive proprotion. It is used to describe the manner in which Odysseus wakes up after his deep sleep. He is describes as a powerful animal with his main goal in mind. This powerful simile adds to Odysseus's god-like appearence and character.
2. " ... Zeus's daughter Athena made him taller to all eyes, his build more massive now, and down from his brow she ran his curls like thick hyacinth clusters full of blooms. As a master craftsman washes gold over beaten silver -a man the god of fire and Queen Athena trained in every fine technique- and finishes off his latest effort, handsome work, so she lavishes splendor over his head and shoulders now."
Once again, this passage is an epic simile because of its expansive proprotion. The passage is used to describe the process in which Athena makes Odysseus more desirable. As a result, Athena intends for Nausicaa to fall in love with him. This will make Odysseus's situation on the island much easier.
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