theme
what is the theme?
when people love they can be very loyal.
what was the importance of Calypso island?
They offered him a life of luxury but he declined still wanting to get home.
what does valor mean
courage or bravery in dangerous situations
what are three traits of Odysseus
intelligent, brave, persistent
what happened on island of the cyclope
he trapped them and ate some of Odysseus's men and Odysseus stabbed him in the eye and escaped
how did Odysseus's wife apply to the theme?
his wife was very loyal wait for him for 20 years
what was the importance of the sirens?
it made him show how much he wanted to get back by tying himself to the ship
what does victuals mean
food or other privileges
what are three traits of penelope
clever, brave, loyal
what did Circe turn the crew into?
Swine
what was a lesson Odysseus learned
He learned about arrogance because before they left he shouted his real name getting the crew cursed.
what was the importance of Zeus during Odysseus
He allows Odysseus to return home.
what does prodigious mean
enormus
who was Persephone
queen of the underworld
who killed everyone but Odysseus?
zeus
another lessen he learned?
when he got trapped on calypsos island he learned the importance of home.
what was the importance of Odysseus development
he goes from proud warrior to a wise, responsible leader.
what does lugger mean
small sailing vessel
who was Aeolus
the wind king
what did Odysseus dress up as when he got home
an old beggar
one finally lessen?
greed because he to helio's island and his crew kills all the cattle.
give a summary of the Odyssey
Odysseus tries to return to his home in Ithaca, but he is delayed for many years because of angry gods and many challenges. he gets home and gets tested against the suiters.
what does carrion mean
repulsive scoundrel
who was Lampetia
she was the daughter of Helios
how many ships did the Laestrygones destroy
11 ships