Gods and Monsters
mortals
monsters
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200
This man is very particular about his cattle
Lord Helios
200
Who was Odysseus’s wife
Penelope
200
What monster sucks down sea water three times a day
Charybdis
200
Where does the Phaeacian ship take Odysseus
Ithaca
200
How many axes must the suitors shoot through
twelve
400
This man serves as an ally to Odysseus until his ship returns to this man’s island despite the help of a fair west wind
lord Aeolus
400
What does Odysseus put in his men’s ears to keep out the sound of the sirens
wax
400
What convention is used to escape from the Cyclops’ cave
The number 3-he ties three sheep together
400
who would you visit and where would you visit him/her if you wanted your future foretold
Tiresias/ Land of the Dead
400
What convention is “Zeus, the son of Cronos” called
patronymics
500
Odysseus’ encounter with this monster sets up the rest of his trip for disaster.
Polyphemus
500
Which suitor does Odysseus kill
first
Antinous
500
In addition to anger, the Cyclops showed ________when he realized that Odysseus had outsmarted him
incredulity
500
Who shows “Greek style” hospitality to Odysseus when he shows up at his hut dressed as a beggar
Eumaeus, his old & faithful swineherd
500
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What is the prayer called which traditionally opens an epic
Invocation to the Muse
800
This god brings Odysseus the moly to protect him from Circe’s power
Hermes
800
Who gives Odysseus a bag of winds
Aeolus
800
What is the son of Poseidon called
Polyphemus
800
What is the name of the epic poem that tells of the battle of Troy
The Iliad
800
Who recognizes Odysseus first
His dog, Argus
1000
the invocation of the Odyssey invokes the inspiration of these goddesses.
The Muses
1000
Who asks Odysseus to give him a proper burial
Elpenor
1000
How many heads does Scylla have
six
1000
Where can you go to forget your troubles and woes
the land of the lotus eaters
1000
Odysseus begins his story half way into it. What is that called
In medias res