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The Bag of Winds Aeolus gave to Odysseus was actually a leafblower.
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I noticed the tunic on his body glistening like a dried-out onion skin— it was so soft and shone out like the sun. In fact, many women kept watching him in wonder.
(Book 19, Johnston)
Odysseus really said "He was in the coolest tunic ever. Everybody was jealous. All the women were in awe in how cool it looked." while in disguise just to tell Penelope how amazing her weaving was
#he's such a goober#odysseus#odypen#the odyssey#odyssey#essay#tagamemnon#greek mythology#mad rambles#shot by odysseus#<<< previous tags#he loves her so much#he can’t help but subtly mention how cool she is#he can’t help but praise her work no matter if he’s disguised or not#it’s so dang sweet#there is no doubt in my mind that penelope knew it was him#there’s no way#she knows full and well only her husband is that much of a simp#i love them
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My Polites (not Epic Polites, MY Odyssey based Polites) is a ride or die dryadborn who smells like weed. Most devoted man because he's down for anything and anyone. Constantly says "Let's fucking Gooooo!"
#please know this is not the actor or anything with the musical. this is my little freak who i'm going nuts with because of the odyssey#mad rambles#my headcanons#shot by odysseus#also i'm a weirdo who sees fanon and goes like “nope” and goes feral in my own way.#<<< previous tags#tagamemnon#the odyssey#polites#moots
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Do you think Telemachus visits that salted field and thinks of his father?
Penelope tells him how much his father loved him. How he saved him. Kissing his cheek as her own tears fall.
They go together and she tells him how it went, voice trembling, remembering the fear and anger she felt then as it bubbled within her once more.
He's told how his father lunged to save him, thundering hooves nearly crushing his head. How the king trembled as he cooed to his baby. Comforting his son as much as himself, fearing what may have happened if he was not quick enough.
Does Telemachus know that Odysseus would do anything to be able to soothe him again? To kiss those dampened cheeks and pull him into his chest once more?
Does the young prince dig his hands into the dirt? Trying to find anything left from his father?
Does he feel like he also cannot grow just like that field? As though he is partially stunted?
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I think people sleep on this moment in the Odyssey...
If I'm wrong, not getting full context, or see something that isn't there, feel free to give evidence to explain why.
Here he crept under a pair of bushes, one an olive, the other a wild olive, which grew from the same stem with their branches so closely intertwined that when the winds blew moist not a breath could get inside, nor could the rain soak right through to the earth.
(Book 5, Rieu)
I think this is about Penelope and him.
#It's funny to me as even though she's not always mentioned when he retells his tale to the Phaeacians. The narrator mentions her CONSTANTLY#Because even if Odysseus doesn't say it. He's thinking about her often#honestly I...I don't think it COULD be anything else but I'm sure people will be mad that the simp loves his wife. 🤷#This part is the reason why I mention them calling the bed their “nest” as that's what THIS part calls it too. and I find it really cute#It was a nest where he SHOULD have stayed in with his family but no... :'D#half-empty nest😞#also it could be him comforting himself??? He's been forced to be in beds he doesn't want to be in for YEARS#Now. he's free and while it's not “fancy”. but at least it's SOMEWHAT like his own#greek mythology#tagamemnon#odyssey#the odyssey#penelope#odysseus#odypen#odysseus and penelope#odysseus x penelope#Mad rambles#shot by odysseus#essay#<<< previous tags#moots
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Exchange with @dootznbootz about us joining the suitors in Obsessed-With-Penelope-ville (bonus suction dart bit under the cut)
fangirlofallthefanthings reblogged
I think people sleep on this moment in the Odyssey...
If I'm wrong, not getting full context, or see something that isn't there, feel free to give evidence to explain why.
Here he crept under a pair of bushes, one an olive, the other a wild olive, which grew from the same stem with their branches so closely intertwined that when the winds blew moist not a breath could get inside, nor could the rain soak right through to the earth.
(Book 5, Rieu)
I think this is about Penelope and him.
He wants to be home so bad he was immediately drawn to a sleeping spot similar to the olive tree bed…
MY HEART
Odysseus, exhausted and covered in brine but still needing to mimic home to sleep comfortably:
#goddamn fucking sea. slapping me around and shit. i'm so fucking tired. stupid clothes that nearly drowned me. goddamn#storms and shit beating my ass. i don't wanna deal with this shit. i wanna go fucking home. i want my nice wife and my nice bed and-#*passes out*#...what if...there was an olive sapling nearby?🥺#mad rambles#shot by odysseus#tagamemnon#odypen#odysseus#odyssey#<<< previous tags#you know what#just for that i’m gonna write that there is a sapling nearby in my fic
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Greetings, my dear Mads.
Would you be ever so generous and talk about your headcanons about Menelaus & Polites' relationship with Odysseus?
*cracks knuckles*
I think I should preface this and say that I'm ace/demisexual and that affects...everything. Both of these relationships are basically QPP. Forehead kisses, snuggles, just affectionate. (which I have Odysseus VERY strange with. He's very hot and cold. He's extremely affectionate with his family but Menelaus and Polites' are basically the only two whom Odysseus will not glare at if they put their hand on Odysseus' shoulder)
I'll do Odysseus and Polites first as they're shorter.
#i am gently holding them#i also made that whole “helen and odysseus are similar” post and i think that heavily influences my love for these two#there's! just! so! much! to! explore!!!!!!!#odypen are both chaos and are little shits and are likeminded. menelaus gives odysseus someone that makes him fucking calmdown#mad rambles#shot by odysseus#don't read more tags unless you're prepared👀#for polites thing. odysseus needs comfort because of nightmares and fearing of “having that strange dream again”.#this is why i feel like i should have a sideblog >:(#<<< previous tags#OMG SAME BRAIN WITH THE ILLUSION THING#ARE YOU IN MY WALLS????#moots asks
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Odyssey Circe >>> Book Circe
Odyssey Circe would beat Book Circe in a fight every time.
#i'm being bitter and upset right now. :')#goddess circe is so fascinating and i hate the fact that i've had to block her name because it's the name of the book!😭#same with paris!!! they're fascinating and fucked up! they did awful things!!! leave it at that! and leave odysseus and helen alone!#shot by odysseus#anti madeline miller#anti circe#vent#mad rambles#i'm fine. i'm petting my cats.👍#<<< previous tags#moots#i couldn’t agree more#madaline miller is part of the problem :(