I read part 4 in the book entitled "Mythology". This chapter in the book is called The adventures of Odysseus. In this chapter there is a man named Odysseus. He was involved in the Trojan War fighting for the Greeks. This causes a series of troubles for Odysseus. The struggles he is faced with also keep him from getting back to his home land Ithaca, where he has a wife and a baby boy waiting for him. He was blown off course because of his hubris (or pride). He said that it was him that caused his side to win the war, and that man did not need the god's help. This caused the water god (Poseidon) to become very angry. In his frustration he punishes Odysseus with 10 years of wondering the earth. Odysseus and his crew soon find out that the god was serious. They begin to see the hardships that Poseidon had been talking about. Meanwhile Athena who is now in Olympus starts to feel affectionate for Odysseus. She asks the other gods to help watch over Odysseus, and do anything that they can to make his journey shorter. Odysseus and his crew members experienced many things during their journey. For example, the ran into the lotus-eaters. These people where men who had a very narcotic flower which gave the men a high feeling. A few of the men try the flower and do not want to go back but Odysseus has to drag them back on the ship and set sail.
I noticed that the author used Cause and Effect organization. He lists the things that causes Odysseus to have a terrible journey.
I really enjoyed this story. It was entertaining and also it was very thrilling. The way the People in those ages talked and even fought. I know that even though it was a myth while reading it I felt as though it was real. The story is just amazing.