Hello again fellow bloggers! I have been thinking a lot lately about whether the Gods are good or evil and the real power they have. I am very happy with some of the Gods, such as Athena, because she has helped me so much and has actually tried to get me back home. She has put so much effort forth to help both my son, Telemachus, and I. Athena has been on my side throughout this entire nightmare of a journey, and for that I am so grateful. Athena is the most beautiful God I have ever seen I acknowledge her conniving efforts. I don’t think many would believe how much power Athena really has. She reminds me a lot of my wife, Penelope. They would be great friends.

Poseidon, on the other hand, has made my life a living hell. He has done everything in his power to keep me away from Ithaca. I, personally, think he is jealous because I have a whole kingdom that is mine, a gorgeous wife, an incredible son, and such handsome features. Now, you may be thinking, why would Poseidon be envious of Odysseus if Poseidon is an almighty God? Well, here is the answer. Poseidon has tried time after time to tear me down, but have I fallen? No! I am alive and well, and although I may not be exactly where I want to be right now, I have complete faith that I will make it home to Ithaca eventually.

For this reason, Poseidon is upset. A God has never been upstaged by a mere mortal. This is why I believe that although I am not a God, I should be. I think I would make a much better God than Poseidon, because I would use my power not just for myself but also for others. Since I am the leader of Ithaca, I know that to be a good ruler, you must put the well-being of others before yourself sometimes. I don't think that Poseidon has the capability to be a commendable God because of his selfishness. Additionally, I hope Poseidon is reading this blog post right now so that he can know exactly how I feel about him. Poseidon has yet to destroy me and I'm starting to doubt he has the power to do it at all. He has kept me from my home this long however, maybe I am underestimating him.

After I have put so much thought into the Gods power, I have decided that the Gods are just like us mortals. If they were that powerful, wouldn't something have happened to me by now? We cannot classify all Gods as either pure or evil either, because some Gods have good qualities and some have bad qualities. It would be wrong to say all Gods are good, because Poseidon definitely is not. It would also be wrong to say that all Gods are wicked, because Athena continues to show me her impeccable strength. But...what's to say that I am not as strong and powerful as these gods? I just don't get it...

ODYSSEUS.