Gods
who was the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
What was the name of the monster that kept Odysseus captive?
Cyclops
What are the floating islands?
Aeolus
What war did Odysseus fight?
Trojan War
How many years was Odysseus gone from his hometown?
20 years
who was the god of the wind?
Aeolus
what did Odysseus and his men do to the Cyclops to be able to escape?
Stabbed him in the eye
What was the name of Odysseus island?
Ithaca
What was Odysseus main goal during his journey?
To return to his homeland Ithaca.
How old was Odysseus son when he returned home?
Between 20-21 years old
God of the sea
Poseidon
what did Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name was?
Nobody
What's the name of The Cyclops Island?
Sicily
Who was Odysseus?
The king of Ithaca
How many years was Odysseus held captive on Calypso's island?
7 years
How did Athena help Odysseus?
Told him about suitors trying to steal her and disguised him as a old beggar so he could see if Penelope was still faithful toward him.
Who is the Cyclops father?
Poseidon
Ogygia
Why did Odysseus have to leave his hometown?
To fight in the Trojan War and to help The King of Sparta retrieve Queen Helen of Sparta.
How old was Odysseus when he left Ithaca?
30 years old
What did Poseidon do to make Odysseus' journey longer and hazardous?
He created obstacles for him and made all his forces extend Odysseus' journey to keep him from getting home when he was expecting to.
What is the Cyclops name?
Polyphemus
What are all the places that Odysseus had traveled to?
Troy, Ismaros, The island of the Lotus Eaters, Cyclops island, Aeolia, Telepylos, Aeaea, Land of the dead (underworld), Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Helios, Calypso's island (Ogygia), Scheria, and of course his homeland Ithaca.
What did Odysseus learn on his journey?
Cunning overpowers physical strength giving into temptations has negative effects and loyalty and perseverance are heroic and admirable.
How old was Odysseus when he returned home?
Later 40's