Question

Homer addresses the _______ in the opening lines of the epic, asking for inspiration in telling the story.

Answer 1

Answer:

Homer addresses the muse in the opening lines of the epic, asking for inspiration in telling the story.

Explanation:

Homer is probably the author of "The Odyssey." He starts the story with a reference to the muse, where he addresses her in the very first lines of the work. He asks the muse to inspire him and tell him about Odysseus and the adventures he experienced on his travels.

Homer was Greek and when he refers to the muse, he is referring to the Greek goddesses responsible for art, literature and science, that is, he asks for protection from the goddesses for the work that will be presented.