Names
What is the name of Odysseus' son?
Telemachus
What kind of story is The Odyssey?
An Epic Poem (Epic)
What war took place before the Odyssey began?
The Trojan War
Why does Poseidon hate Odysseus?
He blinded his son, the cyclops named Polyphemus
What is the food of the gods?
Ambrosia
Which God hates Odysseus?
Poseidon
What does the term "in media res" translate to in English?
In the middle of things
Where is Odysseus from?
Ithaca
Why does Telemachus sneak away from Ithaca?
To find information about his father
What do the suitors want?
To marry Penelope and become king of Ithaca
Who is Mentor, really?
Athena
Plot structure that has call to adventure, crossing the threshold, overcoming obstacles and going through a transformation is called?
The Hero's Journey
What island is Calypso holding Odysseus on?
Ogygia
How does Penelope trick the suitors?
She un-weaves her shroud at night
What is a hecatomb?
A sacrificial ritual of oxen
What is the name of the leader of the suitors?
Antinoos
_________ is a reference to a character's traits or relations
Archetype
Where was Poseidon before he found out Odysseus was released by Calypso?
Ethiopia
How did King Menelaus find out Odysseus was alive and on Ogygia?
He captured the old man of the sea and made him reveal his fate
How does Odysseus survive the treacherous sea after his raft is wrecked by Poseidon?
He ties a mermaid's veil around his waist that helps keep him afloat
Who is the nymph holding Odysseus captive?
Calypso
Where is Menelaus the king of?
Sparta
Why was Poseidon in Ethiopia?
He was accepting hecatombs
How does Menelaus find out his guest is really Telemachus?
He sees tear stream down his face when Odysseus is mentioned