A long narrative poem about the deeds of gods or heros is called_______.
epic
100
This rocky island is the home of Odysseus. He returns there after many years of being away.
Ithaca
100
What is the name of the cyclops that Odysseus blinds?
Polyphemus
100
What are the Sirens?
Creatures whose beautiful sound will draw all men unto them. Odysseus had his men tie him to the boat so he would be secure and not be able to go to them.
100
Who wrote "The Odyssey"?
the blind poet, Homer
200
The passing of songs, stories, and poems from generations to generation by word of mouth is called________.
Oral tradition
200
This is the wife of Odysseus. She is the person that all the evil suitors are trying to court.
Penelope
200
How does the Cyclops close the cave door entrance?
A large stone or rock
200
What goddess aids Odysseus?
Athena
200
When was The Odyssey written?
Between 900 and 700 BC
300
word or phrase used repeatedly to characterize or describe someone or something
Epithet
300
True or False: Odysseus is the only man on his ship that hears the songs of the Sirens.
True
300
How does Odysseus protect his men from the Sirens?
He puts wax in their ears.
300
Who keeps Odysseus prisoner for 7 years?
The goddess Calypso
300
The Iliad and The Odyssey are roughly written about which war?
The Trojan War
400
The central character of an epic
Epic Hero
400
Who recognizes Odyssey first?
His dog, Argus
400
What sea creature sucks down the sea water 3 times a day?
Charbydis
400
Who must Odysseus confront in Hades?
Teresius
400
Why are individuals skeptical of The Odyssey's author?
The written language was just becoming known; Homer was blind; most stories were told orally
500
Odysseus was on his journey for _____ years.
20
500
This person is Odysseus' loyal swineherder. When Odysseus first came back home it was this person's hut that he went to.
Eumaeus
500
How many men return to Ithaca with Odysseus?
None
500
Odysseus' men eat this god's cattle.
Helios
500
Homer was most likely a _______, or musical storyteller.