Characters
This character gave Ulysses a green veil so that he could swim.
Ino
This character was so beautiful, it was said she could lauch a thousand ships.
Helen
Ulysses' ships carry what in their cargo holds instead of food.
Treasures from Troy
The flower Persephone creates makes people...
Fall asleep
The ship is taken where when the winds are released from the leather bag.
Back to Aeolus' island
This character was as tall as a tree, had one eye in the middle of his forehead, and was a son of Poisedon.
Polyphemus
This character is our main character. He is known for his cleverness, his strength, and his unrelenting desire to reach his homeland, Ithica.
Ulysses
Which bird do the men follow on their way to The Land of the Dead?
A gull
What the god Ulysses meets gives him to resist Circe's spell.
A flower
What do the sirens enchant men with?
Their voices
This character was Ulysses' right hand man...but he usually caused more trouble than help.
Eurylochus
This character could summon the winds with a whistle. He had twelve children, one for each month of the year.
Aeolus
What law does Queen Arete warn her husband against breaking by sacrificing Ulysses?
The law of hospitality
What special ability does Calypso have?
She can see into the past and the future
What does one of Penelope's suitors order Ulysses to do?
Bury his dead dog, Argo
This character has long golden hair and sang very beautifully. She lived in a castle on the island of the Dawn.
Circe
This character looks similar to a spider. She is very dangerous! Be mindful of your oars!
Scylla
What advice is Ulysses given in the Land of the Dead?
Avoid the Sirens' voices, avoid Charybdis, stay toward Scylla, and protect the Cattle of the Sun
What spell does Circe cast on men?
She turns them into animals.
What contest has to be won in order to win Penelope's hand in marriage?
String the bow and shoot through 12 ax holes
This character is the wife of the highest god. She is very jealous, and will turn you into hideous creatures if you make her angry.
Hera
This character was very tall. She wore a short tunic of purple and yellow. Her hair was yellow too, very long and thic. She loves her fireplace for sure!
Calypso
Who recognizes Ulysses immediately in his beggar costume?
Ulysses' nurse
This god is very grumpy.... make him angry and he will destroy your entire life...starting with your journey homeward.
Poseidon
This character started the Trojan War. She is a goddess, but not one you'd want to invite to a party.
Eris, the goddess of discord (or chaos).