... chance other than to plan a siege on life, or to console himself with the epic of the return to nothingness, after having experienced the siege. ... ...ously so he can transform his life. The story of the Odyssey is not an epic poem about the valor of arms and military battle; it is the story of... ...egata in 41 film” {Life as a Work of Art and Life as a Gift Explored in 41 Films}, Published by the Sophia University of Rome, (S.U.R.) Rome, 1995).... ... Pharaohs built their pyramids as signs of their presumed immortality; the Chinese emperors brought their armies of terracotta soldiers to the grave ... ...iegata in 41 film”{Life as a Work of Art and Life as a Gift explained in 41 films} , Published by Sophia University of Rome, (S.U.R.) Rome, 1995). W... ...e must ask another one. Why did Homer write the Odyssey? The Iliad is an epic poem that celebrates the heroism of the Achaeans, strong protectors,... ...gata in 41 film”, {Life as a Work of Art and Life as a Gift Explored in 41 Films} , (Published by the Sophia University of Rome (S.U.R.), Rome, 1995)...