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Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek Culture
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100
It is used in the following sentence: Odysseus, brave and clever, overcame many obstacles to make it home to his family.
What is an adjective phrase?
100
This god, who is the father of the Cyclops, got angry at Odysseus for hurting his son.
Who is Poseidon?
100
The ancient Greeks always made sure that these people were treated extrememly well.
What are house guests?
100
This leader of the suitors is a big bully.
Who is Antinious?
100
This place is home sweet home to Odysseus.
What is Ithaca?
200
This is a comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
200
This beautiful sea goddess loved Odysseus.
Who is Calypso?
200
It was a Greek custom that a wife make one of these for her husband when he died.
What is a burial shroud?
200
Odysseus travelled all the way to the Land of the Dead to hear his future from this blind prophet.
Who is Tiresias?
200
The local cuisine on this island makes you never want to leave.
What is the Land of the Lotus Eaters?
300
The Odyssey is an example of this type of literature.
What is an epic poem?
300
These beautiful creatures lured in many sailors with their songs.
Who are the sirens?
300
The Greeks often thought that these would disguise themselves and interact with humans to test them.
What are gods and goddesses?
300
She is the most gracious host in all of Ithaca.
Who is Penelope?
300
Odysseus and his men were war heroes here before they left on their long journey.
What is Troy?
400
You should always use these when you have an adjective phrase that interrupts your sentence.
What are commas?
400
She is the goddess of war and wisdom.
Who is Athena?
400
This was extremely important to the Greeks, which is why Odysseus thought it was odd that the Cyclops lived alone.
What is community or family?
400
This giant won't be seeing Odysseus (or anyone else) any time soon.
Who is Polyphemus?
400
This land is rulled by Hades and Persephone.
What is The Land of the Dead?
500
This literary device, used by Homer, compares an epic event with an everyday event so the reader can better understand the story
What is an epic or Homeric simile
500
This god likes to raise cattle in his spare time.
Who is Helios?
500
Many Ancient Greeks (including Odysseus) would often introduce themselves using the name of this family member.
What is the father?
500
This was the faithful dog of Odysseus.
Who is Argus?
500
The home of a beautiful enchantress where Odysseus got advice on how to face the Sirens and other challenges he would soon encounter.
What is Circe's Island?
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