The Gods

Athena, Poseidon, Zeus, Hermes, and Circe the witch are all Gods and Goddesses featured in The Odyssey. Each of them play a role in the plot and character development throughout the poem. It is important to note that the gods do not like to be angered, because 'hell hath no fury like a god/goddess scorned'. Such references can be made to Athena's attack on the Suitors or Poseidon's wrath of the Seas, that are brought upon Odysseus and his sailors during the long voyage home.