Odysseus
Alcinous
Athena
Genealogy
Mortality
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Who does Odysseus seek to meet?
Alcinous
100
What are some examples of the luxuries in Alcinous' house and grounds? (lines 98-154)
-High roofed halls -Walls plated in bronze -Solid golden doors -Golden door handles -Densely woven woolens -Vineyard planted for Kings
100
How does Homer describe Athena at the beginning of the book? (Lines 21-22)
"The bright-eyed goddess herself came up to greet him there,/ for all the world like a young girl"
100
Who Alcinous' brother?
Rhexenor.
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How do we know Odysseus is a mortal?
He says so: "I'm just a mortal man" (246).
200
Who does Odysseus meet at the beginning of the book without him knowing?
Athena
200
What does Queen Arete ask Odysseus about his past? Why?
Arete asks Odysseus about his past journey's, and his heritage. She asks him this because he is wearing immortal clothes from Calypso
200
What phrase does Homer use to constantly describe Athena?
"Bright-eyed goddess"
200
What is Alcinous' relationship to Poseidon?
Poseidon is Alcinous' grandfather.
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Where does Odysseus travel to face what could have been death? (282)
An island called Ogygia.
300
Who "breaks the spell" cast during Odysseus' entrance?
Revered Echeneus
300
How does Alcinous treat his wife?
Alcinous honors his wife like no other woman is honored on this earth.
300
Why does Athena pour the enchanted mist over Odysseus?
-To symbolize Odysseus' worth in Alcinous' kingdom. -So Odysseus can be accepted to the gods
300
How is Arete related to Alcinous?
Arete's father is Rhexenor, who is Alcinous' brother.
300
Does Odysseus have luck as a mortal?
No. "My heart leapt up, unlucky as I am, doomed to be comrade still to many hardships" (309-310).
400
How many years did Odysseus remain with Calypso?
7 years
400
What does Alcinous offer to Odysseus? (Lines 353-360)
To marry his daughter, become his son-in-law, stay with him and have great wealth.
400
Why does Athena give away her family genealogy?
Athena gives away her family genealogy to build up the reputation of King Alcinous, and to portray Alcinous' power and royalty.
400
Who is Alcinous' father?
Nausithous.
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What are some major examples Homer uses to describe Odysseus' weakness and mortal vulnerability. (Page 188)
-"the god of earthquakes piled upon me" (311). -"smashed me against the jagged cliffs" (319). -"So, fighting for life, I flung myself ashore" (323).
500
How many days was Odysseus on the sea searching for Alcinous?
17 days
500
When does Alcinous "decree" that he will assure Odysseus about his convoy home? (364) And where does Alcinous mention that he will take Odysseus? (367-369)
Tomorrow. "Till you reach your land and house, or any place you please. /True even if landfall lies more distant that Euboea,/ off at the edge of the world..."
500
What does Athena say Arete always answers? (lines 62-63)
Their prayers
500
Who is Periboea?
Poseidon's wife, and Alcinous' grandmother.
500
What does Odysseus say at the end of the book that shows his thankfulness to the gods?
"Father Zeus on high-/ may the king fulfill his promises one and all! /Then his fame would ring through the fertile earth" (379-381).
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