Ulysses' odyssey includes many different lessons that are the result of the choices he and those around him make. In most cases, the problems they find themselves in could have been avoided if they had thought about the possible consequences that would result. The three lessons that stood out to me the most were: The first and most important lesson I feel Odysseus learned was not to make the “Gods” angry. During the sack of Troy, the Greek army desecrated the temples and altars of the gods, irritating them, as the Greek army left; a violent storm caused by the gods disperses the Greek fleet. Odysseus and his men are thrown off course, and this also begins the 10-year struggle to return to Ithaca and the harsh lessons of what happens when they antagonize the "Gods." Of course, like most, they didn't learn their lesson the first time and after landing in Cicones, they attack and sack the city, which angers the god Zeus even more and causes another storm that drives away even more more Ulysses from his trajectory. In response to the Immortals' punishment, Odysseus appears to be more concerned about not angering the "gods", but because of the actions of his men, he continues to be prevented from returning home. The second lesson I learned is that taunting others will only cause damage. further delay in getting home. After Odysseus and his crew escaped the Cyclops, Odysseus decided to tease him. Odysseus had said to Cyclops who had taken his eye. In addition to giving the blinded, one-eyed monster his name, Odysseus told him that his home was in Ithaca. Armed with this information, Cyclops prayed to Poseidon, the god of the sea. Cyclops prayed that Odysseus would lose all his companions and return to his bitter days at home. If he had just continued, removing... middle of paper ... what I experienced as a child, what I learned from my bad choices as a teenager and young adult, and most importantly I I gained a true appreciation for life. In life we ​​can't control everything that happens to us, and sometimes we ruin things pretty well for ourselves, but in every situation, good or bad, there is something to be gained and a lesson to be learned. These lessons made me a devoted mother, faithful wife, hard worker, and ambitious student. Although there are many things I wish I didn't have to go through, I accept the lessons I learned from these experiences. Above all, my Odyssey taught me the importance of family as a motivator throughout life. It's not about adventure; it’s about finding yourself and finding your home. Sources cited: Butcher, SH and A. Lang. Homer's Odyssey. New York: PF Collier & Son Corporation, 1937. Print.