Sailing from Troy - Lotus Eaters
You become hypnotized into confining yourself on the island forever.
What exactly are cyclops?
Man-eating giants with one eye
Describe what is: A siren, Scylla, Charybdis
A siren is a half-woman, half-bird that lures sailors to their deaths with her voice
Scylla is a sea monster with multiple necks
Charybdis is a massive, living whirlpool
What is the rule that Odysseus and his men have to follow with Helios' cattle?
Do not touch the animals.
What is an "epic"?
A long, narrative poem centered around a hero's journey.
He drags them back and ties them down to their ship.
How does Odysseus "defeat" Polyphemus and escape?
-stabs him in the eye
-says his name is "nobody"
-ties everyone to the bottom of sheep to escape
Does Odysseus choose to steer the men towards the direction of Scylla, or Charybdis?
Scylla
What factor tempts the men into breaking Helios' rule?
The men become hungry and run out of their own food.
What is an epithet?
Short, descriptive label/adjective that defines each character.
How do Odysseus' crew end up losing the battle on Ismarus?
The men become drunk and cause more damage instead of retreating.
Who advises Odysseus to go to the Underworld to seek help? Who is going to help him?
Circe; Tiresias
How do Odysseus and his men get past the sirens?
The men use beeswax to plug their ears, and tie Odysseus to the mast of their ship.
What is Odysseus off doing while his men are disobeying Helios' rule?
He is sleeping at another part of the island.
Give ONE example of an epithet that we have seen so far.
Who is Odysseus' story being told to?
King Alcinous of Phaeacia
Name two souls that Odysseus meets, and describe the final request that one of them has for him.
Elpenor and Anticlea (Odysseus' mom)
Elpenor asks to be buried back on Circe's island.
How many men are eaten by Scylla?
Six men
Who exposes the men's sins to Helios?
Lampetia the nymph
What is the name for a major human flaw that is present in most epic heroes?
Hubris
What gift does Odysseus receive on Ismarus due to his kindness? (hint: he uses this gift to help him later on)
How do Odysseus and his men reach out to contact the souls of the Underworld?
They make sacrifices and libations (pouring wine or water on the ground)
What does Odysseus wear on his body during his encounter with Scylla, that Circe advises NOT to do?
Cuirass (armor)
What is the name of Helios' land with all the cattle on it?
Thrinacia
What is the difference between a Homeric simile and a regular simile?
Homeric similes are more specific and extensive.