Epics
Monomyths
Important Greek Peeps
The Odyssey
Grab Bag~~~
100
What is 1. An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. 2.Heroic and impressive in quality
Wha is an epic?
100
What are the three basic steps in a monomyth?
What is the Departure, Initiation, and the Return.
100
Who is Odysseus.
What character is the "Odyssey" wrote about?
100
In "The Odssey," where does Odysseus try to go, but is prolonged by physical and mental barriers that keep him away for 20 years?
What is Ithaca, or "home."
100
Describe Odysseus using 1 word.
What is Clever, Strong, Smart, Cocky, Overzealous, etc.
200
In "The Odyssey," the book is started with an what?
What is an invocation
200
What is Odysseus' wife and son's name?
What is Penelope and Telemachus.
200
What is grief/sadness.
Why does Odysseus' mother die?
200
Who is Calypso.
Who transforms Odysseus's sailors into pigs?
300
Who are Antigods, Heroes, and Tricksters.
What is the cast of characters in a monomyth?
300
In "The Odyssey," who keeps Odysseus on her Island for 7 years but eventually decides to help because he has proven himself?
Who is Circe?
300
The cattle of the Sun God, and all his ships/men will be destroyed.
What does Tiresias warn Odysseus not to harm on his voyage and what are the consequences?
300
Which goddess often assists Odysseus and Telemachus?
Who is Athena.
400
What is the Apotheosis.
The _____ is when the hero undergoes a profound change of thinking.
400
What is the wind god.
Who is Aeolus?
400
What is the scar on his leg.
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus based on what distinguishing feature?
400
What is he has his men bind him to the ship's mast.
How is Odysseus able to listen safely to the Sirens' song?
500
Ultimate Boon- The hero gains power and knowledge he can use to benefit others. The Magic Flight- The hero sometimes makes a mad escape with the boon, prolonging the return. There is usually an unknown force or idea that will force the hero to take on th quest.
Describe what the ultimate boon is, what the magic flight is, and what usually happens when the hero initially refuses the call to adventure.
500
Who areAntinous and Eurymachus.
What are the names of the two most important suitors?
500
Odysseus blinded his son; Polyphemus.(CYCLOPS) ARGGG!
Why does Poseidon despise Odysseus?
500
At the beginning of th novel, about how old is Telemachus?
What is Approximately 20 years old.
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