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This article analyzes the scene in book 24 of the Odyssey where Odysseus meets his father Laertes. It argues that this scene is important to the overall themes of the epic, such as mortality, death, burial, and the succession of generations. The article explores the build up to this scene throughout the Odyssey and the symbolism within the scene itself to demonstrate how it ties together these thematic elements.

Author

Desiree Francisco

Language

EN