Greek Gods + Goddesses
god/goddess of love, beauty, + fertility
Aphrodite
Who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse?
Odysseus
What does Odysseus' crew try to steal from the Cyclops?
Livestock/cattle, milk, cheese
Why does Odysseus warn his crew NOT to eat the cattle?
They are protected by the sun god Helios
Describe Achilles' character.
A strong warrior, egotistical/arrogant, heroic, etc
god/goddess of sky, king of gods
Zeus
What happened to the priest Laocoon?
He (and his sons) were killed by sea serpents
What is the Cyclops' name?
Polyphemus
Where is Odysseus when the crew decide to eat the cattle?
Napping, up in the mountains, after praying to the gods and falling asleep
Explain the theme of The Lotus Eaters.
Don't fall prey to deception and temptation.
god/goddess of strength and heroes
Hercules
Who tried to warn the Trojans NOT to bring the horse in? (2 characters)
Laocoon (a priest) and Cassandra (prophetess)
What does Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name is?
Nobody
- graphic novel shows Odysseus's warning
- written text shows conversation between Zeus and Helios
- etc
Explain the theme of Land of the Dead.
god/goddess of messengers and travel
Hermes
Which character's role was to stay behind and lie to the Trojans?
Sinon
Cyclops vs. Odysseus's crew
Character v. character
What is the name of the crew member who convinces the rest of the crew to eat the cattle?
Eurylochus
Explain the story of The Sirens with specific details.
Odysseus wants to hear the sirens, he makes earplugs for his crew, ties himself to the mast, hears the sirens, tries to escape, is safe
god/goddess of hunting + the moon
Artemis
Identify the theme of The Trojan Horse and explain how Homer develops this theme.
be careful who you trust / don't fall prey to deception
Compare and contrast the Cyclops with Odysseus' crew. How does Homer create a parallel between the characters?
Both act "uncivilized" and as "lawless brutes," though the men still remain intelligent.
Explain why the crew would rather die in a shipwreck than starve to death.
Honor / masculinity
Explain the theme of Odysseus Meeting Nausicaa (Book 6).
Don't judge a book by its cover / extend kindness and hospitality to all