The Lotus Eaters
What happens when you eat a Lotus?
You forget everything but eating more
How many men did Odysseus take with him to check out the Cyclops?
12 men
What does Aeolus give Odysseus?
A sack of winds
What does Odysseus tell his men?
Don’t touch the cattle
What is Odysseus and his crew’s first obstacle?
The Sirens
Who got mad and brought up a storm against the ships?
Zeus
What does Odysseus use to gain the trust of the Cyclops?
Wine
When they get close to home, how does Odysseus mess up again?
They open they sack and get driven back to Aeolia.
Where was Odysseus when they decided to have a BBQ?
Praying/napping on the island.
What is the sirens song about?
It was an enchanting song of temptation to lure them
After three days and a ten day storm where does Odysseus end up?
On the coastline of the Lotus Eaters
What does Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name is?
What is the herb called that Odysseus uses to protect himself against Circe?
Moly
How many days does the BBQ last?
6 days
What is Circe’s advice in regards to the sirens?
Tie Odysseus to the mast of the ship
When Odysseus says the Lotus is “this honeyed plant”, what is he using?
Epithet
How do the men manage to sneak out of the cave safely?
They cling to the bellies of the sheep
What is the ghosts request of Odysseus?
Burn my body back on Aeaea
What kind of supernatural activity occurs to indicate that the gods are miffed?
Zombie Cows
How do Odysseus‘s men respond when he begs to be untied?
They tie him even tighter and keep rowing
How does Odysseus handle the mutiny?
He takes them, ties them to the bench of the boat, and rows away
After we learn what the Cyclop’s name is, what does he admit?
Poseidon is his father
What is Tireseas’s final advice to Odysseus?
Take a walk, make a sacrifice to Poseidon of 100 cattle at once, then there will be peace.
How does Odysseus save himself from Zeus‘s lightning bolt and storm he sends to destroy the ship and men?
He jumps into a fig tree
What extra step does Odysseus take with his men?
He plugs their ears with beeswax