Elements of Mythology
Facing a god or goddess with nonhuman characteristics
What is the Supernatural?
This archetype is typically the main character who faces challenges
Who is the Hero?
The Hero leaves his own world to go where?
The Special World
These are Odysseus's two main character traits.
What are Clever, Pride?
Facing a challenge or something trying to prevent your quest
What are Opposing Forces?
This archetype supports and assists the hero, offering help, advice, or resources
Who is the Ally?
There are typically this many steps in the Hero's Journey.
What is 12?
"A shaggy mountain (of a man) reared in solitude” describes this monster that Odysseus encounters.
Who is the Cyclops / Polyphemus?
The hero traveling to another world to find or accomplish something
What is Quest or Task?
Athena advising Odysseus about the Sirens could be considered what archetype?
What is the Mentor?
Odysseus leaving Ithaca to go on his journey is this part of the Hero's Journey.
What is Crossing the Threshold?
This is the name Odysseus gives Polyphemus.
What is Nobody?
When a character is told what will happen to them in the future
What is Fate or Prophecy?
Odysseus is the Hero of the Odyssey, but is also seen as what other archetype because of his wit?
What is the Trickster?
Odysseus claims fighting Scylla and Charybdis was the hardest thing he's done on his journey. This is what part of the Hero's Journey?
What is the Ordeal?
These 3 things are how Odysseus defeated Polyphemus.
1. Get him drunk with wine.
2. Stab him in the eye with a stick.
3. Clung to the bottom of sheep to escape.
In Arachne when we learn where spiders came from
What is Explanation of Nature?
This archetype opposes the hero and is often a symbol of evil. Give the archetype and an example from The Odyssey.
What is the Shadow? Who is Cyclops, Scylla, Charybdis...
Before the Trojan War, Odysseus pretends to be crazy so he won't be picked to leave and fight. This is what part of the Hero's Journey?
Describe what happened with Scylla and Charybdis, and how Odysseus fared.
Scylla took 6 of Odysseus's men, Charybdis destroyed Odysseus's ship and took everyone but him. Odysseus was left to journey home alone.