Characters
Telemachus' father
Odysseus
In book one, Athena encourages Telemachus to do this to confront the suitors
Call an assembly and ask them to leave
This important Greek tradition is defined in the word xenia.
Hospitality
This god still holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son
Poseidon
Odysseus' home island is called this
Ithaca
This goddess, known for her wisdom, appears to Telemachus in disguise
Athena
Telemachus begins his journey by visiting this place, the home of King Nestor
Sandy Pylos
The journey of Telemachus represents this ideal or theme
Coming of age/Maturity
This goddess has Odysseus trapped on her island
Calypso
When Telemachus first arrives on the island of Pylos, he witnesses this occurring on the shore
A ritual/sacrifice
This king welcomes Telemachus and tells him where his father is
King Menelaus
This event occurs at the end of book four in regards to the suitors on Ithaca
Antinous plans to sail out and meet Telemachus on his journey home and kill him
Telemachus' struggle to confront the suitors symbolizes his struggle to grow into this role
Leader/Adult
How does Athena appear to Telemachus in book one?
(BE SPECIFIC)
She appears disguised as Mentor
Odysseus is trapped by a goddess on this island
Ogygia
He is the leader of the suitors, known for his arrogance and outright disrespect
Antinous
King Menelaus tells Telemachus the story of his encounter with this shapeshifting sea god
Proteus/Old Man of the Sea
King Menelaus and Telemachus show this important Greek attribute at the beginning of their feast, something the suitors back home lack
Grief/Sorrow for lost loved ones
In book one, Zeus declares that mortals often blame the gods for what?
Their own foolishness and choices
Greek hospitality is shown frequently in The Odyssey. Name four ways in which Telemachus receives this important Greek custom
This queen is the initial person to tell Telemachus that Odysseus is alive in Book four
Queen Helen
Telemachus sets out on a journey that is commonly referred to as this...
(Hint: Think of the title of the book)
Telemachy
This ironic event occurs when Telemachus dines with Nestor, symbolizing the Greek ideal that you never know when the gods are watching
Nestor wishes Athena would aid Telemachus like she did Odysseus
Zeus delivers a message of the suitors imminent doom by giving this sign
He sends eagles to attack them
Sacrifices and feasts often begin by pouring this drink, known as a libation
Wine