... of all, the two epic poems were written in different periods. The Odyssey dates back to the 8th century B.C., while the Argonautica was written sometime during the middle of the 3rd century B.C. Both epics describe the journey of important men on the sea, which is full of adventures, interactions with strange creatures, unknown lands and unfamiliar behaviours. During their return they are tested both physically with different labours they have to perform and difficulties they have to overcome, and mentally too since their so desirable destination is yet so distant. However similar the two epics may seem at first place, they have many substantial differences as far as their narration of the journey is concerned. The Odyssey deals with the homecoming of Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War and the king of Ithaca, from Troy to his native island. After the end of the war, he and his ...

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