Monster Mash
Who tries to trap Odysseus' crew on their island by getting them to eat magical lotus flowers that make them want to stay?
Lotus Eaters
The epic hero of The Odyssey.
Odysseus
This is Odysseus' patron goddess.
Athena
The book in which Circe turns Odysseus' men to pigs.
Book 10
The Cyclops is an example of this archetype.
Monster Antagonist
Mythical creatures similar to Mermaids who try to lure sailors to their deaths.
Sirens
Themes in an Epic Poem such as Homecoming, Loyalty, etc.
Epic Theme
This is the Cyclops' father who curses Odysseus and his crew.
Poseidon
The book in which Odysseus visits The Land of the Dead.
Book 11
Calypso is an example of this archetype.
Wicked Enchantress
How many heads does Scylla, the dragon-like creature in book 12 have?
6
This is where an Epic Poem takes place. It must be exotic and magical
Epic Setting
This is the messenger god who convinces Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Hermes
The book in which Odysseus faces both the Lotus Eaters and the Cyclops.
Book 9
Aeolus, who gives Odysseus and his men the bag of wind is an example of this archetype in The Odyssey.
Ally/Mentor
What is the name of the whirlpool monster that swallows sailor's ships in The Odyssey?
Charybdis
This is a story of a journey with gods and goddesses.
Epic Plot
This is the sun god who becomes angry when Odysseus' crew eats his cows.
Helios
The book in which Odysseus faces the Sirens.
Book 12
Who is an example of The Loyal Friend/Servant Archetype in The Odyssey?
Odysseus' Crew
The name of the Cyclops that Odysseus faces in Book 9 of the Odyssey.
Polyphemus
This is figurative language that extends over many lines in an Epic Poem.
Ex: "A gull patrolling between the wave crests of a desolate sea will dip to catch a fish, and douse his wings; no higher above the whitecaps Hermes flew until the distant island lay ahead."
Epic Simile
This is the god who struck down all of Odysseus' men after they ate Helios' cows.
Zeus
The book in which Odysseus returns home.
Book 17
Who is an example of the prophet/oracle/wise old man archetype in The Odyssey?
Tiresias