Gods and Goddesses
Characters in the Odyssey
The Odyssey
Hero's Journey
Archetypes
100
Who is the God of the Winds and what is his role in The Odyssey?
Aeolus, God of the Winds, helps Odysseus try to get home by bagging all winds except the west wind.
100

Who is Odysseus

Our main protagonist, who is on 20-year venture home.

100
Odysseus is the king of this island. How long is he away due to war? How long does he take to get home?
Ithaca; The Trojan War lasts 10 years. Odysseus takes 10 years to get home.
100

How many steps are there in the Hero's Journey

12

100

What is "The Hero" Archetype?

Usually the main character. A person who needs to learn something from the story.

200

Which God/Goddess acts as a mentor to Odysseus and Telemachus?

Athena

200

Who is Penelope?

Odysseus' wife.

200

How is wax used in The Odyssey?

Circe warns Odysseus that during his journey he will be tempted by the Sirens' song and that he needs to plug his mens' ears with beeswax so that they do not acquiesce to the Sirens' song.

200

What is step one of the Hero's Journey?

Ordinary World

200

What is "The Mentor" Archetype?

Gives wisdom and helps the hero develop abilities.

300
Who is Poseidon and what is his role in The Odyssey?
Poseidon, God of the Sea, prevents Odysseus from getting home.
300

Who is Telemachus?

Son of Odysseus and Penelope.

300
Describe Scylla and Charybdis.
Scylla has tentacles for legs and 6 serpent heads. Charybdis is a whirlpool creature that opens out of the sea.
300

What is Call to Adventure?

Hero is faced with something that makes him begin his adventure.

300

What is "The Shadow" Archetype?

The hero's "sworn" enemy. Usually represents darkness.
400

Who is Circe and what is her role in The Odyssey?

Circe is a nymph who turns Odysseus' men into swine. She helps Odysseus get through the sirens, Scylla and Charybdis.

400

Who is Antinous?

One of Penelope's suitors who often antagonizes Telemachus and Odysseus as a beggar.

400
Who is Polyphemus and what is his role in The Odyssey? Double Jeopardy Question
Polyphemus is a Cyclops. He is Poseidon's son and Odysseus blinds him, which angers Poseidon. Double Jeopardy: List two things that Odysseus and his men find in Polyphemus' cave.
400

What is the Return with Elixir?

The final point of the journey. Hero retains wisdom from the quest.

400

What is "The Trickster" Archetype?

Often a temptress who seeks to destroy the Hero or keep him from completing his mission

500
Who is the messenger of the Gods and what is his/her role in The Odyssey?
Hermes gives Odysseus the moli plant on Circe's island and delivers the message to Calypso that she must help Odysseus get home. (Also: We did not cover this in the text or movie, but in the full epic poem version Hermes guides Odysseus to the Underworld.)
500

Who is Euemaeus?

Swineherd who is loyal to Telemachus.
500

What is the rising action in Book 21 that ultimately results in Odysseus achieving his goal?

Odysseus is dressed as a beggar and participates in the trial of axes where he ultimately reveals his true identity, wins Penelope's hand, and kills all of the suitors with Telemachus at his side.

500

What is Odysseus' "Road of Trials"? (name 3)

Island of Lotus-Eaters, Polyphemus, Circe's Island, the Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis, Calypso and the Suitors

500

What are the types of Heroes? (Name 3)

Primitive, Warrior, Unwilling, Anti-Hero, Tragic, Group-Oriented, Spiritual

M
e
n
u