Agamemnon
Who is the wife of Agamemnon, who ultimately kills him in the play?
Clytemnestra
Who becomes the founder of Rome?
Aeneas
Spell Odysseus
Odysseus
This epic centers of the rage of...
Achilles
Which biblical character is known for his great strength, similar to the warrior-like qualities in Achilles?
Samson
What event does Agamemnon have to sacrifice his daughter, Iphigenia, to appease Artemis for?
To ensure safe passage for the Greek ships to Troy.
Which goddess is Aeneas’s mother?
Venus
What is the name of Odysseus's wife and son?
Penelope and Telemachus
What is the reason for Achilles' anger in The Iliad?
Agamemnon takes Briseis, Achilles’ war prize, which causes Achilles to withdraw from the battle.
In The Aeneid, Aeneas’ duty to the gods and his destiny is a central theme. Which biblical figure’s story also emphasizes divine providence and obedience to God’s will, despite personal struggle?
Moses
Who began the vicious cycle of revenge?
Atreus
What city does Aeneas attempt to settle in with Dido?
Carthage
Who is Calypso and Circe?
A goddess and a sorceress
Which Trojan kills Achilles’ close friend, Patroclus?
Hector
In The Iliad, Achilles struggles with the theme of honor and the consequences of pride. Which biblical king also experiences consequences due to their hubris and lack of humility?
King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4), who is humbled by God after his pride leads to his downfall.
Which god is said to have guided Clytemnestra in her plot against Agamemnon?
Apollo
Why does Aeneas kill Turnus?
Ultimately for revenge - Pallas' life
Odysseus is king of...
Ithaca
What god helps Hector during his final fight with Achilles?
Apollo
The theme of revenge and justice runs through both The Iliad and various biblical stories. In the Bible, which story involves a cycle of vengeance, where justice is sought through retribution, much like the endless cycle of vengeance between Achilles and Hector’s families?
The story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4), where the cycle of revenge is seen in the descendants of Cain, particularly in the story of Lamech.
Which character returns to avenge his father's death?
Orestes
What is the name of Aeneas' first wife?
Creusa
How does Odysseus prove his identity to Penelope?
He describes their marriage bed
How does Achilles kill Hector in The Iliad?
He drives his spear through Hector’s throat
In Agamemnon, Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia for the greater good. Which biblical story features a father willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God? Explain how they are different.
The Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22).