Name that Character
This sorceress turns Odysseus's men into swine (pigs).
Who is Circe
Odysseus’ men face disaster after opening this item, given to them by Aeolus.
What is the bag of winds
This Greek concept is tested when Odysseus receives help from Hermes, showing that divine favor is key to his success.
What is Xenia
After his men open the bag of winds, Odysseus chooses to do this to salvage their journey.
What is the decision to return to Aeolus.
Odysseus demonstrates this flaw when he hesitates to act after his men are turned into swine by Circe.
What is indecisiveness or delay
This god of the winds gives Odysseus a bag of winds to aid his journey home.
Who is Aeolus
This island is ruled by Aeolus, the god of the winds.
What is Aeolia
Odysseus’ crew violates this sacred Greek value when they open the bag of winds against his orders.
What is respect for authority?
After his men are turned into swine, Odysseus makes the decision to do this before taking action against Circe.
What is to consult Hermes for advice and help?
This strength of Odysseus is evident when he relies on Hermes' advice and takes the moly herb to resist Circe’s magic.
What is wisdom
This god gives Odysseus the magical herb "moly" to protect him from Circe’s magic.
Who is Hermes
This is the island home of Circe, where Odysseus and his men are delayed.
What is Aeaea
Odysseus’ decision to take action against Circe and protect his men highlights this central Greek theme of leadership and responsibility.
What is honor and duty
Odysseus decides to do this after learning about Circe’s transformation of his men into pigs.
What is to confront Circe and try to free his men?
Odysseus shows this strength when he bravely confronts Circe, despite the danger, to protect his men.
What is courage
This crew member tragically falls off Circe’s roof and dies.
Who is Elpenor
These giant cannibals destroy most of Odysseus’ fleet.
Who are the Laestrygonians?
Odysseus’ encounter with Aeolus, who gives him the winds, shows this Greek theme of the gods playing a pivotal role in human affairs.
What is fate
Odysseus must choose between listening to Eurylochus and venturing into this dangerous place.
What is the Land of the Laestrygonians?
This flaw of Odysseus is apparent when he hesitates to trust his men, even though they are suffering under Circe’s enchantment.
What is mistrust
This loyal companion is the first to report back to Odysseus about Circe’s witchcraft.
Who is Eurylochus
A young man part of Odysseus's crew falls to his death from the roof of this place.
What is Circe’s palace?
The transformation of Odysseus’ men into swine by Circe reflects this Greek theme about human weakness in the face of temptation.
What is self-control
After being warned by Circe, Odysseus chooses to confront this dangerous group of creatures next.
Who are the Sirens?
Odysseus’ ability to use clever tricks, such as when he tricks Circe into reversing the transformation of his men, shows this strength.
What is cunning or craftiness