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The Odyssey (Homer, 8th Century BC) The Odyssey, Homer’s epic poem of the 8th Century BC, topped our poll. Why was it the first choice? According to writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes: “Because it is one of the great foundational myths of western culture; because it asks what it means to be a hero; because it has great female characters in it, as well as men; because it is full of gods and monsters and is properly epic and because it forces us to question the assumptions we might have about quests, war, and the ever-current issue of what it means to return home.” Lisa Appignanesi, novelist and critic, picks out its influence on all that followed, arguing “It’s a basic story template – of the journey which is also a return”. Kenneth W Warren, Professor of English at the University of Chicago, agrees. “There’s no getting around how foundational Homer’s epic has been for storytelling in the West. The Odyssey has provided the architecture for the quest narrative and the template for characterising male and female virtue in ways that shape, enable, and limit our storytelling habits into the present.” David Varno, literary critic, highlights the ingenuity woven through the epic poem: “The many triumphs of wit and grit on the part of Odysseus and Penelope must have counted for something over the millennia.” Meanwhile, Bethanne Patrick, Contributing Editor of Lit Hub, picks out another strand. “I believe the journey of Odysseus defined a streak of individualism particular to Western culture that has led to much change in the world – good and bad.” And the novelist Beverley Naidoo hones in on the ways it has become embedded in wider culture: “The multiple stories within Odysseus’ 10-year journey home after the Trojan war, while faithful Penelope waits for him and son Telemachus seeks him, have seeped deep into our cultural consciousness. The human elements within this myriad of stories continue to resonate down the centuries, allowing endless reinterpretation ©Rohit PRADHAN The Odyssey (Homer, 8th Century BC)

The Odyssey (Homer, 8th Century BC) The Odyssey, Homer’s epic poem of the 8th Century BC, topped our poll. Why was it the first choice? According to writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes: “Because it is one of the great foundational myths of western culture; because it asks what it means to be a hero; because it has great female characters in it, as well as men; because it is full of gods and monsters and is properly epic and because it forces us to question the assumptions we might have about quests, war, and the ever-current issue of what it means to return home.” Lisa Appignanesi, novelist and critic, picks out its influence on all that followed, arguing “It’s a basic story template – of the journey which is also a return”. Kenneth W Warren, Professor of English at the University of Chicago, agrees. “There’s no getting around how foundational Homer’s epic has been for storytelling in the West. The Odyssey has provided the architecture for the quest narrative and the template for characterising male and female virtue in ways that shape, enable, and limit our storytelling habits into the present.” David Varno, literary critic, highlights the ingenuity woven through the epic poem: “The many triumphs of wit and grit on the part of Odysseus and Penelope must have counted for something over the millennia.” Meanwhile, Bethanne Patrick, Contributing Editor of Lit Hub, picks out another strand. “I believe the journey of Odysseus defined a streak of individualism particular to Western culture that has led to much change in the world – good and bad.” And the novelist Beverley Naidoo hones in on the ways it has become embedded in wider culture: “The multiple stories within Odysseus’ 10-year journey home after the Trojan war, while faithful Penelope waits for him and son Telemachus seeks him, have seeped deep into our cultural consciousness. The human elements within this myriad of stories continue to resonate down the centuries, allowing endless reinterpretation ©Rohit PRADHAN The Odyssey (Homer, 8th Century BC)

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Amidst those shifting traffics Through the pale windows Melancholy recedes, when struck against hard-headed barricades Every Motorcade destined Every soul serving purpose Trail-lamps leading to pathways Tail-lights obsessing over the miles covered... Curioscopic Odyssey

Amidst those shifting traffics Through the pale windows Melancholy recedes, when struck against hard-headed barricades Every Motorcade destined Every soul serving purpose Trail-lamps leading to pathways Tail-lights obsessing over the miles covered... Curioscopic Odyssey

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When someone asks for some "favor" Just give your "phone number" Tell him that I am gonna be your side "forever...." #humankind

When someone asks for some "favor" Just give your "phone number" Tell him that I am gonna be your side "forever...." #humankind

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Rare is not a number that we can count on. It is lack of emotions in humankind that we have to work on.... #humankind #mythoughts

Rare is not a number that we can count on. It is lack of emotions in humankind that we have to work on.... #humankind #mythoughts

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Dear GrandParents ancestors are the base of our life, you never forget them because only they can teach you & yoùr next generation about your civilization culture. #Oldpeople #ancestors are the #teacher of our #life

Dear GrandParents ancestors are the base of our life, you never forget them because only they can teach you & yoùr next generation about your civilization culture. #Oldpeople #ancestors are the #teacher of our #life

Rajiv R Srivastava

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हरेक ग़म को धुआँ, बना कर उड़ाना; कभी भी ख़ुशी में ना जियादा इतराना। हमने तो है सिखा, बड़े-बुज़ुर्गों से ही; काँटों में भी फूलों सा खिलखिलाना॥ है जो कुछ भी आज, वो मेरा नहीं है; ये लफ़्ज़, ये आवाज़, चाहे ये तराना। उनकी है नेमत, जो हुए कुछ क़ाबिल; उनसे ही तो मुझको पहचाने ज़माना॥ ✍🏻@raj_sri #bujurg #ancestors #elders #rasi

हरेक ग़म को धुआँ, बना कर उड़ाना; कभी भी ख़ुशी में ना जियादा इतराना। हमने तो है सिखा, बड़े-बुज़ुर्गों से ही; काँटों में भी फूलों सा खिलखिलाना॥ है जो कुछ भी आज, वो मेरा नहीं है; ये लफ़्ज़, ये आवाज़, चाहे ये तराना। उनकी है नेमत, जो हुए कुछ क़ाबिल; उनसे ही तो मुझको पहचाने ज़माना॥ ✍🏻@raj_sri #bujurg #ancestors #elders #rasi

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सुनी है गाथा लोगों की,इंसानो की ,बलवानों की, वो पूर्वज रण में थे भारी, घर मे मिट्टी की पटवारी। खाट-बाट सब एक हुए, वो बातें समयातीत गए।। गुड़-पानी की खुशबू पाकर , पगड़ी सर पे बांधकर, पसीने की बूंद से सींचते , अपनी मिट्टी को साजकर! वो बातें,वो यादें,अब सपने से भी परे हैं, काफी कुछ बदलाव हुए,काफी सर-खड़े हैं बातों के पक्के कंकाल हुए, भारत की धरती पे,ऐसे शूरवीर इंसान हुए!! #NojotoQuote indian ancestors🙏🙏

सुनी है गाथा लोगों की,इंसानो की ,बलवानों की, वो पूर्वज रण में थे भारी, घर मे मिट्टी की पटवारी। खाट-बाट सब एक हुए, वो बातें समयातीत गए।। गुड़-पानी की खुशबू पाकर , पगड़ी सर पे बांधकर, पसीने की बूंद से सींचते , अपनी मिट्टी को साजकर! वो बातें,वो यादें,अब सपने से भी परे हैं, काफी कुछ बदलाव हुए,काफी सर-खड़े हैं बातों के पक्के कंकाल हुए, भारत की धरती पे,ऐसे शूरवीर इंसान हुए!! #NojotoQuote indian ancestors🙏🙏

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वोह दो गज़ रस्सी से लटकता रहा तमाम उम्र हँस हँस के भी वोह मरता रहा, शायद था किसी ख़याल के सदमे में वोह ज़िंदा था फिर भी घुट घुट के वोह रोज़ मरता रहा। Saud.writes.k #sushantsingh rip #sushantsingh #rip #tribute #goodperson #humankind #humanbeing

वोह दो गज़ रस्सी से लटकता रहा तमाम उम्र हँस हँस के भी वोह मरता रहा, शायद था किसी ख़याल के सदमे में वोह ज़िंदा था फिर भी घुट घुट के वोह रोज़ मरता रहा। Saud.writes.k #sushantsingh rip #sushantsingh #rip #tribute #goodperson #humankind #humanbeing

Tauheed Shahbaz Anwar

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पुरखों की हवेलियां,छूटी वो सब निशानियां. गांव मेरा मिट्टी मेरी,बिसरी कई कहानियां. Lost heritage #Heritage #Ancestors #migration #villages

पुरखों की हवेलियां,छूटी वो सब निशानियां. गांव मेरा मिट्टी मेरी,बिसरी कई कहानियां. Lost heritage #Heritage #Ancestors #migration #villages