The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld, A Novel

The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld, A Novel
- The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld
Condemned to burn in the eighth circle of Danteâ€™s Hell, Odysseus, legendary thief and liar of Homerâ€™s Odyssey and Iliad, decides he is going to break out. His adventure begins with a prayer to Athena Parthenos, who appears to him bearing gifts: his armor, his famous bow, a mysterious leather pouch, and seven unusual arrows. She then sends him on a quest through the Underworld along with Diomedes, his friend from the Trojan War who had been sharing in his eternal punishment. To complete their escape, the goddess warns them, they must recover their squandered honor and learn to use â€œthe eighth arrowâ€.
Â Â Â At turns exciting, humorous, and edifying, this action-packed epic follows Odysseus and Diomedes as they journey through all the circles of Danteâ€™s Hell, where they encounter various characters from Greek mythology, ancient history, and Renaissance literature, including Helen of Troy,Cerberus, Penelope, Homer, Harpies, Centaurs, and eventually Satan himself. With witty banter and wily stratagems, the two Greek warriors fight their way through the obstacles that stand between them and redemption.
Â Â Â The Eighth Arrow is a thoroughly entertaining jailbreak story. Full of allusions to great works of old, it is also gently educational, and as such it can be read as a guide or a companion to Danteâ€™s Inferno and the works of Homer.
Country USA
Brand Ignatius Press
Manufacturer Ignatius Press
Binding Paperback
Model EARP
ReleaseDate 2018-09-25
Size 8.9 x 6 (in)
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781621642206

Country	USA
Brand	Ignatius Press
Manufacturer	Ignatius Press
Binding	Paperback
Model	EARP
ReleaseDate	2018-09-25
Size	8.9 x 6 (in)
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781621642206

The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld, A Novel

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