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Athena
Goddess of war and wisdom, watches over Odysseus.
Why is Telemachus angry in the beginning of the book?
The suitors have invaded his home.
What is the final test that Penelope uses to determine if it is indeed her husband who claims to be Odysseus?
She says that she is going have his bed made in the hall.
Poseidon's son
Who is Cyclops?
The goddess that always looks out for her boy, Odysseus
Who is Athena?
Telemachus
Odysseus’s son.
What happens to the suitors staying in Odysseus’ home?
They are all killed in the great hall.
Who is the first to find out that Odysseus has returned to Ithaca?
Telemachus.
Maidens with beautiful singing voices and cause men to steer their ships off course
Who are Sirens?
This god is out to get Odysseus to avenge his son's injury
Who is Poseidon?
Penelope
Odysseus’s wife
What is dangerous about the land of the Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus Eaters have a plant that will make Odysseus and his men forget about returning home.
How long do the men stay on Circe’s island?
1 year.
A giant whirlpool/maelstrom
Who is Charybdis?
The god of the underworld
Who is Hades?
Polyphemus
Son of Poseidon, one of many villains.
How do Odysseus and his men escape from the Cyclopes?
They cling to the bellies of sheep and sneak out.
How long does Odysseus stay on Calypso’s island?
7 years.
The most beautiful goddess of all who kept Odysseus for 7 years
Who is Calypso?
This god hears and sees everything
Who is Helios?
Calypso
A sea goddess who keeps Odysseus on her island.
What does Circe do to Odysseus’ men?
She turns them into pigs.
Which god/goddess helps Odysseus the most?
Athena.
Witch goddess that lives on the island of Aeaea
Who is Circe?
Delivers the message to Calypso that she should let Odysseus go home
Who is Hermes