Monsters
Gods
Oh, Odysseus
Vocabulary/Literary Terms
Which way to Ithaca?
100
Witch goddess that lives on the island of Aeaea
Who is Circe?
100
The goddess that always looks out for her boy, Odysseus
Who is Athena?
100

After eating this, Odysseus' men no longer wish to go home

What are the lotus flowers?

100

"Stout, sturdy, and strong." This is an example of which literary technique?

Alliteration

100

Odysseus must choose between these two sea monsters on either side.

Who are Scylla and Charybdis?

200
The most beautiful goddess of all who kept Odysseus for 7 years
Who is Calypso?
200
Delivers the message to Calypso that she should let Odysseus go home
Who is Hermes
200

This is one of Odysseus's loyal subjects who helps him fight the suitors.

Who is Eumaeus/ the swineherd?

200

Using human characteristics to describe a non-human thing.

What is personification?

200
Aeolus fills Odysseus' bag with this
What is wind?
300
Poseidon's son
Who is Cyclops?
300
This god is out to get Odysseus to avenge his son's injury
Who is Poseidon?
300

Odysseus cheats on his wife with these two immortals

Who are Circe and Calypso?

300

Odysseus displays this character trait when he reveals his true name to Polyphemus. 

What is hubris?

300

These people help Odysseus return to Ithaca after he tells then the story of his epic journey

What are the Phaeacians?

400
Maidens with beautiful singing voices and cause men to steer their ships off course
Who are Sirens?
400
The god of the underworld
Who is Hades?
400
For how long is Odysseus away from home?
What is 20 years?
400

Penelope displays this character trait towards the beggar. 

What is hospitality?

400
These two people provide Odysseus with prophecies that tell his future
Who are Tieresias and Circe?
500
A giant whirlpool/maelstrom
Who is Charybdis?
500

This god hears and sees everything

Who is Helios?

500
This is Odysseus' son who waits at home in Ithaca for his return
Who is Telemachus?
500
A long poem, typically derived from oral tradition
What is an epic?
500

Three character traits that we can use to describe Penelope

What are clever/ cunning, loyal, and hospitable?

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