The Odyssey
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The Odyssey is an epic poem written by the Greek poet Homer.
Parallels to Lost
There are references to the Greek epic throughout the series, including the usage of flashbacks to illustrate each character's story.
- In particular, The Odyssey shares many similarities with the story of Desmond and his relationship with Penny Widmore.
- Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, is faithful to him throughout his twenty-year absence, despite the fact that she has been proposed to many times, by 108 men.
- Penny, although engaged to another man during the time Desmond is incarcerated, appears to still love Desmond, and is waiting for him to be found and return to her.
- Odysseus' raft is destroyed by a storm, which is caused by the sea god Poseidon. He barely survives, and he and the remnants of his raft are washed ashore onto Scheria, a phantom island. This island is under the protection of Poseidon, and its inhabitants are blessed above all by the gods, and always get a favorable wind. No one may approach the island without the consent of its inhabitants.
- Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, is faithful to him throughout his twenty-year absence, despite the fact that she has been proposed to many times, by 108 men.
In Bad Twin
- Odysseus' loyal dog Argos is the likely namesake of Paul Artisan's chocolate Labrador retriever in Bad Twin.
- In The Odyssey, Argos is raised by Odysseus from the time he was a puppy. When Odysseus returns to his palace, Argos (who is on a rubbish heap outside the palace) recognizes him, despite the fact that he is disguised as a beggar. After twenty years, Argos is sick and very old himself at this point, and dies after seeing his master for the last time.
- Paul Artisan's Argos is fourteen years old. Having suffered from arthritis as a puppy, he grew up to become half-blind and diabetic.
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