From Homer to Max WeberWiśniewska, Maria (Avtor) sociologyOdysseyancient Greek literaturesocial positionsocial rolesocial capitalpolitical positionThe paper presents the protagonist of Homer’s Odyssey from a socio­logical perspective, specifically within the framework of the so­called “third sociology,” which views society as a realm of constant inter­action among individuals. Its dynamic network of relationships places every acting individual in its nodes – social positions or roles. This process generates both group and individual social capital, which shapes each individual’s life course. In this perspective, Odysseus is an acting individual occupying a political position in ancient society. The interpretation of his behaviors, as described in various episodes of the Odyssey, reveals his personal attributes, modes, and methods of action; and their combination produces an archetypal image of the role of a politician, later echoed by Max Weber.20252026-03-12 04:44:00Članek v reviji180600UDK: 821.14ISSN pri članku: 2670-6210DOI: 10.4312/clotho.7.2.165-182COBISS_ID: 271263491sl