Odysseus
Odysseus' wife is called?
Penelope
Zeus is the god of ____ and king of ____.
sky and weather (mostly lightning), gods and goddesses
What was the name of the enchantress that turned Odysseus' men into pigs?
Circe
Odysseus reached Ithaca after how many years?
20 years
Who did Odysseus blind? (Give the name.)
He blinded Polyphemus, son of Poseidon.
What is the name of Odysseus' father and mother?
Laertes and Anticlea
Odysseus set off on his journey to fight in what war?
Calypso trapped Odysseus in ____ for _ years.
Ogygia, 7
What was the name of the god that continued to try and kill Odysseus but failed time and time again?
Poseidon
What was the name of the god or goddess that helped Odysseus throughout his journey? (Hint: He earned his/her favor.)
Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
Who is Athena's father and how was she born?
Athena's father is Zeus and she was born through a headache of his.
How many men did Odysseus sacrifice to escape the Charybdis and Scylla? Who told him of this plan?
6 men, Circe
When Odysseus finally made it to Ithaca, he was able to say one final goodbye to who?
Argus, his hunting hound whom he adored.
What was the name of the first suitor that Odysseus killed as an act of revenge?
Antinuos
Who is Homer referring to when he says "Sing in me, Muse"(1)? Who is their father?
1. He is referring to the nine goddesses of art and literature.
2. Their father is Zeus.
What was Odysseus doing when his men killed Helios' sheep? How did he realize that they had killed the sheep?
1. He was sleeping.
2. Smelled the smell of cooking meat.
What did Odysseus tell his wife that made her believe it was truly him at the end of "The Odyssey"?
He told her that no one could have moved their bed because it was built around the tree trunk of an olive tree.
To who is Odysseus retelling his adventures in the beginning of "The Odyssey"?
Alcinous, ruler of Phaeacia
Odysseus in "The Odyssey" is regarded as a hero. List 3 reasons why.
1. He did everything in his power to try and save his companions.
2. He defied the gods, did not die in the process, and gained their favor.
3. Used every one of his skills in a strategic manner.
Reasons may vary.
Greeks in ancient times believed in hospitality to strangers. Why is this? Give two reasons.
1. They believed that gods could disguise themselves as strangers so they needed to be kind to anyone just in case.
2. They knew that if they were the strangers that showed up to another person's doorstep they would want to be treated kindly as well.
What was the test that Penelope gave to the suitors as a final assessment to determine her husband? What was used to accomplish this challenge?
Penelope gave them Odysseus' bow and said that the one person who is able to string it and shoot an arrow through twelve ax handle sockets would become her husband.
What did Odysseus find inside Ployphemos' cave that aided their escape? How was this object hardened after it was cut and sharpened? Be specific on the object's description.
1. A staff or club, an olive tree
2. It was hardened by placing it for a moment in the heart of the fire.
For how long did Odysseus and his men stay lost at sea before reaching the island of the Lotus-Eaters?
9 days