Zero to Hero
This term refers to Odysseus' dominant heroic trait.
What is cunning?
This term, meaning to last and withstand - is a trait seen in Odysseus' determination to keep going on his journey.
What is perseverance?
This term for a pre-set path of events is believed to govern the path of mortal lives.
What is fate?
Term used to describe the opening words of an epic poem.
What is a premium?
Our protagonist and hero of the Odyssey
Who is Odysseus?
Odysseus must persevere against what god in his heroic quest?
Who is Poseidon?
This emotional and angry state of being seen in Odysseus and Poseidon throughout The Odyssey
What is vengeance?
Odysseus' interaction with god tells us much about the mingling of ____ and men in Homeric society.
What are the gods?
This term means to use more than once.
What is repetition?
This character is the son of Odysseus
Who is Telemachus?
Odysseus must experience great turmoil and ______ before emerging victorious.
What is suffering?
This character trait, seen in Penelope's faithfulness to Odysseus is a major theme of The Odyssey.
What is loyalty?
This is a term meaning hospitality and guest friendship.
What is Xenia?
Term used to describe when a story begins in the middle of the action.
What is 'In Media Res'?
These men overstay their welcome in Odysseus' household.
Who are the suitors?
What un-heroic quality must Odysseus overcome?
What is pride?
This is a phrase to describe the journey from childhood to adulthood.
What is coming of age?
This trait, meaning to cherish and abide by - is important in both Greek and Roman societies.
What is honour?
This term refers to a repetitive description of a person, used in place of a noun.
What is an epithet?
This character is the patron goddess of Odysseus.
Who is Athena?
Homeric heroes can identified by their sense of....
What is justice?
This form of intervention governs the actions and decisions of Odysseus on his journey.
What is divine intervention?
Though Odysseus commits this multiple times it is not acceptable for Penelope - she must remain faithful.
What is adultery?
What is an extended simile?
This character is a disloyal, female servant. A maid of Penelope's.
Who is Melantho?