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Who is Odysseus’s son?
Telemachus
Use the this vocabulary word (Insolent) in a sentence pertaining to the text :
showing lack of respect, rude and arrogant
What did Mentes and Odysseus use to do together?
The fought together in Troy and were great warriors
Who told Menelaus of Odysseus' fate?
Proteos
What did Calypso do at the end of page 50?
She told Odysseus to build himself a raft because she was to release him with food and drinks to support him in his journey.
Who is the protagonist of the Odyssey fought among the other Greek heroes at Troy and now struggles to return to his kingdom in Ithaca.
Odysseus
Use the this vocabulary word (Scoundrel) in a sentence pertaining to the text :
dishonest, unscrupulous people
Why does Telemachus call for assembly ?
He wants to find a way to deal with the suitors
The Mysterious man turns into an eagle, what does this mean?
This means that there is divine help from Athena in disguise.
What are the suitors plans for Telemachus?
To kill him
Who is the king of gods and men, who mediates the disputes of the gods on Mount Olympus. He sometimes helps Odysseus or permits Athena to do the same.
Zeus
Use the this vocabulary word (Compartment) in a sentence pertaining to the text :
separate parts of a structure, or idea
What will Telemachus do if he finds out Odysseus is dead?
If he finds out Odysseus is dead, he will have to give his father a proper funeral burial and tell his mother to pick a suitor.
What did Hermes order Calypso to do?
To release Odysseus
Who warns Penelope about the danger her son faces?
A servant named Medon.
Who is the God of the sea.
Poseidon
Use the this vocabulary word (Slander) in a sentence.
making false statements to damage ones reputation
How many years has Odysseus been away from home?
20 Years
Why did Calypso disagree with the will of Zeus?
She did not want to let her lover go because she has saved him from drowning and nursed him back to health.
Who does Penelope turn to for help when she fears for her son's safety
She prays to Athena.
Who is the Daughter of Zeus and goddess of wisdom, purposeful battle, and the womanly arts. Athena assists Odysseus and Telemachus with divine powers throughout the epic, and she speaks up for them in the councils of the gods on Mount Olympus. She often appears in disguise as Mentor, an old friend of Odysseus.
Athena
Use the this vocabulary word (Hospitality) in a sentence pertaining to the text :
generous reception of visitors or guests
Why are the gods of Mt Olympus making Odysseus' journey coming back from troy difficult and long?
Its complicated because Zeus wants to keep the peace between the Gods Poseidon and Athena. One wants to punish him and the other wants to help him get home.
What did Hermes warn Calypso about what would happen if she didn't obey and release Odysseus?
Zeus would punish her harshly for disobeying his commands.
What happens soon after Penelope prays to Athena?
Zeus sends Hermes to order Calypso to let Odysseus go.