> "Sing, O goddess, of the man of twists and turns,
> *Whose journey took him far after sacking Troy,*
> *And many lands he saw, and many men he knew,*
> *Of hardship he endured, and many a peril,
> *To bring his own men home.*"
Here, the words Troy and know rhyme in the original Greek, although this is lost in translation. This is an example of internal rhyme, where words within the same line rhyme.
This is an example of Homeric formula, a type of repeated phrase or structure that helps give the poem its epic quality. While *The Odyssey* doesn't follow a strict rhyming pattern, it does use rhyme in a way that enhances the flow and memorability of the poem.
Here are a few other examples of rhyme in *The Odyssey*:
* "The Sirens' Song": The sirens use a rhyming pattern to lure sailors to their doom.
* "The Underworld": The descriptions of the underworld often use rhyme to create a sense of dread and mystery.
* "The Return of Odysseus": When Odysseus finally returns home, the poem often uses rhyme to highlight his joy and relief.
While *The Odyssey* doesn't follow a strict rhyming pattern, it does use rhyme effectively to create a sense of rhythm, beauty, and memorability.