OD for ODY
Which powerful goddess takes pity on Odysseus and is actively working to get him home?
Athena
How has Athena compared to the other God’s so far?
she is the only one believing and helping him.
What is the term Xenia?
Greek term used for hospitality.
In Book 2 what item was Penelope weaving during the day and I weaving at night?
A shroud.
How do Odysseus and his men escape from the cyclops cave?
Disguise themselves with sheep fur.
At the very beginning of Book 1, what is Homer evoking?
A Muse
In Book 2, where does Athena go in disguise? (Do not disclose the disguise)
Ithaca
What does Hubris mean?
Inappropriate, arrogant behavior. Too much self pride.
What is the significance of the shroud?
Once the shroud is finished, she will marry a suitor. Unraveling her work everyday sets her behind so she doesn’t have to do so.
Why is Poseidon so mad at Odysseus?
Blinded his son.
What is Penelope’s reaction to Telemachus’ approach towards the suitors and the issue at hand in Ithaca?
She is surprised to be taking such initiative and action so suddenly.
What is Athena’s message as she is dressed in her disguise?
Form an assembly and put together a crew to help venture and journey to find King Odysseus.
Where does Telemachus journey to first?
Pylos
Where do the suitors say Penelope should go if she doesn’t comply?
Her father’s to remarry if she won’t comply.
How does Poseidon make it difficult for Odysseus to get home?
Odysseus travels by ship and Poseidon is the God of the Sea. He can cause shipwrecks and storms.
What does Zeus send as an Omen? Why does he do this?
2 Eagles.
Let people know Odysseus was alive.
Who does Athena specifically go to Ithaca to seek out?
Telemachus
Where does Telemachus Journey to second?
Sparta
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What is the difference between a The sea nymph Calypso so the cyclops Polythemus?
Sea nymph : siren, mermaid, type creature
Cyclops : 1 eyes giant Monster
Between the Trojan war and the Epic adventure back home in total how many years has Odysseus been gone?
20 years
Who was Athena disguised as in Book 2?
Mentor, Odysseus’ best friend
Why is Telemachus going from place to place? What is the goal?
Get insight about where his father might be. Find hit men to kill the suitors
How long has Penelope been deceiving the suitors with weaving and unweaving for her hand in marriage?
3-4 years
How did Polyphemus become impaired?
He blinded him with his comrades using a stick after getting him drunk and serving him wine to fall asleep.