Characters
Who is the God of the Gods?
Zeus
What is the main motif in the story?
Disguises
Where does the Cyclops scene take place?
In a cave
Who is the King of Ithaca?
Odysseus
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Who originally authored the text?
Homer
Who keeps Odysseus on Ogygia?
Calypso
What is a parallel plot?
Two plots that mimic each other.
Where is Odysseus trapped for seven years?
Ogygia
Who is the woman that unweaves her project in order to trick the suitors?
Penelope
Who authored and illustrated our version of the text?
Gareth Hinds
Who is the messenger God that is sent down to release Odysseus from Ogygia?
Hermes
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What is one example of a flashback that we see in the text?
Many answers. King Nestor with Proteus, Odysseus with the Cyclops, Lotus-Eaters, Sirens, etc.
Where is Odysseus's home?
Ithaca
Who is the Goddess that disguises herself in order to assist Odysseus and Telemachus?
Athena
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What is one example of where we see "Greek Hospitality" in the text?
Multiple Examples. Whenever someone is invited into a home or shelter.
Who is the swineherd that talks to the "old begger"?
Eumaeus
What are the two characters that have significant parallel plots from each other?
Telemachus & Odysseus both leave for a journey and return to Ithaca
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The sea
Who is the son of Odysseus that leads the journey to find him?
Telemachus
What is hubris?
Pride that causes someone to believe they can battle with the Gods
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What is the name of Odysseus's dog that passes away when he finally returns?
Argos
Name two examples of the main motif in the story.
Athena as Mentes, Athena as another man, The crew as sheep, Odysseus as an old begger
What battle did Odysseus come from that got him stuck in the first place?
Battle of Troy
Why is Mentes important?
Athena disguises herself as him to be able to talk to Odysseus
What is one example of how we see "hubris" in the text?
(Multiple answers - When Odysseus believes he is stronger than Gods)