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What is the name of Odysseus's home?
Ithaca
What is the name of Odysseus's son?
telemachus
What is the name of the goddess who helps Odysseus?
athena
What is the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus blinds?
polyphemus
What item does Odysseus use to escape the Cyclops's cave?
spear
What magical gift does Aeolus give to Odysseus?
A bag of wind
Who are the Sirens?
Monsters what sing to lure sailors into crashing rocks.
What is Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla is a 8 headed monster, charybdis is a whirlpool
Who is the goddess that keeps Odysseus captive?
calypso
Why does Telemachus travel to Pylos and Sparta?
To find out about his father and his whereabouts
What role do the suitors play in the story?
They try to steal his wife and take his kingdom
What is the test that Penelope sets for the suitors?
To string a bow and shoot an arrow through axe heads
How does Odysseus initially reveal himself to his son?
As a beggar
How does Odysseus reveal himself to Penelope?
By completing the challenge of stringing the bow and shooting an arrow through teh arrowheads
Why does Odysseus decide to kill the suitors?
So he can regain his kingdom of ithaca, and not have his wife stolen
What is the significance of Odysseus's bed in relation to his return home?
It symbolizes his return home and his love for penelope
How does Odysseus's character develop throughout the epic?
He learns from mistakes and becomes more strategic and grows more paitent.
What themes are explored in the story of Odysseus's journey?
Perseverance, greek mythology. Must get at least those to get points.
How does the epic reflect the values and beliefs of ancient Greek society?
showcasing ideals like honor, glory, heroism, loyalty, and the importance of the gods, while also portraying the human struggle against fate and the consequences of pride and wrath
How does the narrative structure of the epic contribute to its overall meaning?
connects deeply to themes of bravery, sacrifice, and self-discovery