The Odyssey Vocab
This is the god who is known as the messenger.
Who is Hermes?
This Greek hero has been missing for 10 years, and the gods are debating his fate.
Who is Odysseus?
This nymph keeps Odysseus on her island for seven years, hoping he will love her.
Who is Calypso?
This is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside.
What is a strawberry?
This Greek virtue means hospitality.
What is Xenia?
This young man struggles with the suitors invading his home and longs for his father’s return.
Who is Telemachus?
Odysseus has been stranded on this island for seven years.
What is Ogygia?
This pop star is known for hits like Shape of You and Bad Habits.
Who is Ed Sheeran?
This is the god of the son who sees his cows as divine property.
Who is Helios?
This goddess disguises herself as to advise Telemachus to search for his father (and MAN UP)!
Who is Athena?
Calypso tries to convince Odysseus to stay by offering him this gift.
What is immortality?
This Italian dish consists of layers of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce, often with meat or vegetables.
What is lasagna?
This Greek virtue refers to achieving one's highest potential and displaying bravery, intelligence, and resourcefulness.
What is Arete?
This god is angry at Odysseus and prevents his return home.
Who is Poseidon?
Odysseus is shipwrecked near this island, home of the Phaeacians.
What is Scheria?
This 2012 Marvel movie was the first to assemble superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor.
What is The Avengers?
This Greek value evolves family (Think of the yogurt brand)
What is Oikos?
This god agrees that Odysseus has suffered enough and allows Athena to intervene.
Who is Zeus?
What do you call this word that is an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
What is an epithet?
This Amazon warrior princess wields a Lasso of Truth and is a member of the Justice League.
Who is Wonder Woman?