Of Men & Gods
She helps Odysseus make peace with the suitors' families
Who is Athena?
This plant was found on the island of the people who were known for eating them. It made the men forget their homelands.
What is the lotus flower?
These characters camp out at Odysseus' property in Ithaca, hoping to marry Penelope and gain all his wealth and property.
Who are the suitors?
I was born shortly before my dad had to leave to fight the Trojan War.
Who is Telemachus?
My name is this ____________and I am a cyclops.
What is Polyphemus?
This group interferes with the fates of men.
Who are the gods?
Odysseus told Penelope to promise she would remarry by the time Telemachus had what?
What is a beard?
This is something Mrs. T says when she overhears one of her dear angels saying something naughty like a bad word.
What is "I am a delicate flower"?
What are Gracie and Gus.
The location and time period that The Odyssey takes place.
Where is Ancient Greece?
They make a sweet, then horrible sound to lure men to their deaths.
Who/ What are The Sirens?
This goddess trapped Odysseus on her island for years.
Who is Calypso?
This is the reason Odysseus first had to leave home.
What is the Trojan War?
I am the main protagonist in The Odyssey.
Who is Odysseus?
This is the name for the ancient Greek value of hospitality.
What is Xenia?
This is a substance the crew had to put in their ears in order to not be killed by the sirens.
What is wax?
This goddess helps Odysseus throughout his journey even when the gods seem to be working against him.
Who is Athena?
I am an old dog and recognized my master when he finally returned.
Who is Argos?
I wrote the epic, "The Odyssey"
Who is Homer?
The mode of transportation for Odysseus and his crew.
What is a ship?
He is in charge of the sea and punished Odysseus and his crew by sending storms and winds to toss them back and forth.
Who is Poseidon?
This weapon is unusually large and difficult, and Odysseus is the only man who can string it properly.
What is a bow?
I kept my promise to my husband even though he was gone for like 20 years and I had to put with a lot.
Who is Penelope?
I am the only one who survived the journey home out of all the men who left Ithaca.
Who is Odysseus?
She is your favorite ELA 1 teacher at Madera South High School. She is very smart, beautiful, and dedicated.
Who is Mrs. Treber?