Student+Notes-Leucothea


 * She was once a woman whose husband was driven mad by Hera as punishment for nursing for the god [|Dionysos]. Pursued by the murderous man, she leapt into the sea with her young son Melikertes, where the pair were transformed into sea gods.
 * leucothea was the Goddess of the Lonian Sea.
 * has a son named Palaimon.
 * tried to make Athamas sacrifice his son Phrixes
 * Leucothea was the "white goddess" who was central to the existence of Dionysus, the god of wine.
 * rescused odyseuss from drowning.
 * Apollo disguised himself as Leucothea's mother to gain entrance to her chambers.
 * apollo is the sun god.
 * leucothea makes a dramatic appearance as a sea-mew who offers the shipwrecked Odysseus a veil to wind round himself to save his life in the sea.
 * Summarize (5-8 sentences) what happens in this part of Odysseus's journey.
 * What is revealed (positive characteristics) about Odysseus during this episode?
 * What is revealed (negative characteristics) about Odysseus during this episode?
 * How is Odysseus's **//heroic flaw//** developed or diminished during this episode?
 * Describe in one paragraph (5-8 sentences) the stage of the hero's journey known as //**The Magic Flight**// and //**Rescue from Without**//.
 * How do the events of this episode with **//Leucothea//** fit these stages of the hero's journey?

On his return (if the hero is able to escape the antagonist's pursuit), he may not be recognised, he may be ridiculed or he may be given elevated status. This is the curse of the wizened one. On his return, many sponsors – kings and important people who have encouraged his venture, may greet him. Or they may disown him.