Hymn To Odyn Analysis

Hymn To Odyn Analysis

Apollo Hymn Homer's hymn to Pythian Apollo is written as a homage to Apollo, composed of stories illustrating the important aspects of his life. Homer goes on to describe in detail how Apollo wishes to find a suitable site for his all–knowing oracle, how he ultimately decides upon building his temple at the site of Delphi, Hera's birth to the monstrous Typhaon, and conclusively, how Apollo recruits his Cretan followers or priests. The hymn opens with a description of worship for the god Apollo, while he plays his lyre. With the first few notes of his song, the other immortals quickly gather to the place where the melody can be heard. Apollo's music is entrancing, all present are intrigued by the beautiful music that is playing, and in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...Homer goes on to describe how as Apollo was considering how to acquire these followers, he took notice of a passing ship on the sea full of Cretan sailors. Intercepting them on their journey, Apollo transformed into a dolphin and lept upon their boat, and caused the ship to shake with his mighty power. The sailors, unrecognizing of the god, became fearful and followed the powerful wind that lead them to Crisa. Once upon the shore, Apollo revealed his true and mighty form to the sailors installing "an awesome fear in each of them" (278) and they rejoiced in serving him. With the aid of Apollo, the sailors all became initiated so they may devote themselves to the practices and worship of Apollo. This story highlights how Apollo came to be known as Apollo Delphinios, the root of the word meaning dolphin, and likewise, how the location received the name Delphi. Along with the tales asserting Apollo's birth and origin, the hymn also discusses Hera and the monster Typhaon that she creates. Enraged with her husband Zeus, since he has on his own born the wise goddess Athena from his forehead, Hera hopes to give birth a monster that will become famous among mortals, but will not go against the sacred marriage vow that she and Zeus share. Hera prayed to the Earth and the Heavens, as well as Tartarus, asking them for a child who will have strong enough powers to rival even Zeus and his own father Cronus. The Earth

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