Cyclops
What was the first thing Odysseus' scout found?
Sheep
Who was Telemachus?
Odysseus' Son
He drank wine and became tired
Cyclops
suitors
noun- men who seek to date and marry women
What is a myth?
Fictional tales about Gods, heroes and monsters
How did Odysseus keep Cyclops from killing his men?
He offered him wine?
What was Odysseus' disguise?
A beggar
He said his name was No One
Odysseus
avenge
verb- to harm someone to punish him/her for a bad deed
About how long ago was the Odyssey written?
A. 5000 years ago
B. 250 years ago
C. 1000 years ago
D. 2800 years ago
What was the relationship between Cyclops and the other Giants?
They were brothers
Who his the suitor's weapons?
His son
They held on tightly to the bottom of the sheep
Odysseus' men
hospitality
noun- friendly and generous treatment of guests
Why did Odysseus say his name was No One?
So Cyclops would shout his name and his brothers would not think he was in trouble
How did the men escape the cave?
Gripping to the bellies of the sheep
What was the challenge the suitors had to win?
String Odysseus Bow and shoot it through ax handles
She was the wife of Odysseus
Penelope
deserted
adjective- having no people living there at the time
What weapon did the scout have when exploring the island?
A spear
What is a scout?
Someone who goes ahead by themselves to see what is ahead
How many ax handles did the arrow have to go through?
12
She warned Odysseus of the danger in Ithaca
Athena
proclaim
verb- to declare publicly; to make an announcement
How did Odysseus's men see inside the cave?
They lit a torch