The Odyssey Essay: Greek Culture and Life as Evident in The Odyssey. During the Dark Ages (1200 - 800 B.C.), the art of writing was uncared for and lost. Furthermore, during this age the population of the world had declined, along with the wealth of individuals. It is during that time period, however, that Homer composed The Odyssey. Although written during the Dark Ages, Homer writes about the Late Bronze Age (1600 - 1200 B.C.) when life …
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…important than Zeus, however each one has his own role, and each god's powers, help answer the questions of certain events. A very important part of their lives was sports, as they were dedicated to being the strongest and most talented people. Games we still play today were played back then. The great hospitality of the Greeks, their many unique gods, and their ways of entertainment, complete one of the superb epics ever, The Odyssey.