Epic Poems
Epic poems are written similarly to
A narrative with events and action
The god who was angry with Odysseus and kept him from getting home.
Poseidon
How long did Odysseus stay on Calypso's Island?
7 years
What is the reason Odysseus left Ithaca in the first place?
To fight in the Trojan War
Who is the enchantress who helps and hinders Odysseus?
Circe
Epic heroes play what role in the poems?
Protagonist
Who is Polyphemus?
The Cyclops
Who is Odysseus's son?
Telemachus
Do Odysseus and his men encounter the Cyclops or the Lotus-Eaters first?
Lotus Eaters
How did Penelope delay choosing a suitor?
She would unravel the shroud at night.
True or False: Epic poems do not follow cultural norms of the time it is written.
False
Who died from falling off of Circe's roof because he was too drunk?
Elpenor
What name does Odysseus give Polyphemus?
Nobdy
What piece of furniture does Penelope use to test Odysseus?
Their bed
The last of Odysseus's men are killed after they
Kill the cattle of the sun god
Epic poems were invented by which author?
Homer
The sea monster who ate 6 of Odysseus's men.
Scylla
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca, what is he disguised as?
A Beggar
Who is Odysseus looking for when he goes to Hades?
The blind prophet, Teiresias
Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of what
Wind
Epic poems begin
In Media Res
Who is Lampetia's father?
Helios
Odysseus find out this person has died when he goes to the underworld.
His mother
What competition does Odysseus win when he returns home to Ithaca?
He is the only one who can string his bow.
Who is the author of this story?
Homer