The Sun God
What does the name Helios translate to in Greek?
Sun
Where does Scylla reside?
She resides in her lair which is along the coast of present day sicily.
Why is Calypso on Ogygia to begin with? Give specifics.
She was on the losing side of the god and Titan war.
Why did Eurylochus convince them to eat the cattle?
He said that starving was a terrible death and that eating the cattle would be a more honorable death.
What is Helios' race? Ex. supernatural being.
Titan
To be exact, how many of Odysseus crew members did Scylla devour?
6
What is Calypso the goddess of?
The sea, more specifically larger bodies of water.
When did Odysseus men consume the cattle?
While Odysseus was in his deep slumber.
Helios is symbolised as the sun. Where does he begin and end his daily journey?
He begins his journey in the east and moves in the direction of the sun to the west.
Who slew Scylla?
Hercules
Name 2 features of Ogygia from the passage that Odysseus described it as.
Trees of Alder, cedar, and poplar. A hollow cave rich and laiden with vines. Fountains pouring fourth bright water. Soft meadows of violets and parsley were in bloom.
How many men did Odysseus make it away from the grotto with?
How strong are Helios? Name the gods who are greater than him.
Helios is one of the strongest gods, only being surpassed by Ares and the Big Three.
How many feet and heads does Scylla have?
How did Calypso enchant mortals?
Through her radiant beauty and singing
Who did the sun god call upon to destroy Odysseus crew and vessel?
Zeus
In Greek Art, how is Helios most commonly depicted?
Riding a horse drawn chariot through the sky.
Who is Scylla's counterpart, helping her in her aid to find more victims to devour?
Charybdis
Name the specific powers the Calypso utilises.
How long was Odysseus on the raft for?
3 days