Gods & Monsters
How many men does Polyphemus eat on his island?
Six (6)
How old is Telemachus when Odysseus returns to Ithaca?
Twenty (20)
Who helps Odysseus return home?
King Alcinous/the Phaeacians
What's special about Odysseus and Penelope's bed?
It's connected to the Earth via Olive Tree
When does Argus die?
Who are Odysseus's alter egos?
Athena & Poseidon
How is Telemachus described?
Clear-headed/Clever, kind, & patient
What is Odysseus's plan to escape Polyphemus?
Odysseus ties his crew to three sheep each and holds onto the largest one
What does Odysseus tell Penelope when he's dressed as a beggar?
He tells her Odysseus is coming to rescue her soon
Who is the leader of the suitors?
Antinous
What gift does Aeolus give Odysseus?
Wind bag
Why did Telemachus sail to Pylos and Sparta?
To find out where Odysseus is and if he's alive
What three people does Odysseus meet in Erebus?
Elpenor, Anticlea, & Tiresias
What does Penelope do to trick the suitors?
She weaves a thread by day and unravels it at night
Who guides the crew into eating Helios's cattle?
Eurylochus
Which nymphs imprison Odysseus on their islands? For how long?
Circe (3 years) & Calypso (7 years)
Where does Telemachus find Odysseus?
Eumaeus's hut where Odysseus is disguised as a beggar
What's Odysseus's fatal flaw?
Hubris
What test does Penelope give to Odysseus?
Penelope asks Eurycleia to move their bed
How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus in his disguise?
A scar on his thigh from a boar
How many crew mates did the Cicones kill?
12 men per ship/6 benches on every ship (2 men per bench)
Who helps Odysseus and Telemachus kill the suitors?
Eumaeus & Philoetius
What happens to Odysseus's arm?
Antinous throws a stool at Odysseus when he's dressed as a beggar
What challenges does Penelope give to the suitors?
Successfully string Odysseus bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads
How does the Odyssey end?
Odysseus reunites with Laertes and makes peace with the suitors' families