Goddesses
The king of the gods and ruler of the heavens.
Who is Zeus?
What is the name of the home and kingdom of Odysseus?
Ithaca
What famous epic poem tells about Achilles and the Trojan War?
The Illiad
A long journey, filled with dangers, surprises, twists and turns.
What is an odyssey?
What happens to the men who eat the Lotus flower?
They become lazy and forgetful.
This god was hated by other Olympian gods. He is also the god of war.
Who was Ares?
While on Ismarus, what do Odysseus' men do?
Mutiny, drink wine, eat and refuse to get back on the ship.
This city-state was known for military prowess.
Sparta
The type of story which describes the actions of gods or heroes or explains the origins of elements of nature.
What is a myth?
Why does Odysseus just blind Polyphemous rather than killing him?
He and his men need the cyclops to move the huge stone that has them locked in the cave.
Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring.
Who was Persephone?
The god of prophesy, music, poetry, sun and light.
Who was Apollo?
What gift did Maron give to Odysseus?
brandy
Birthplace of Democracy
Athens
This type of story follows a simple formula; deals with heroics, adventure, magic or romance; and frequently has animals with human traits.
What is a folk tale?
What rhetorical technique do the sirens use in their songs to sailors?
Flattery
Brother of Zeus and Poseidon, kidnapper of Persephone, king of underworld
Who was Hades?
What did Odysseus say his name was when the Cyclops asked him?
Nohbdy
What year did the Olympics begin?
776 B.C.
What is an epic hero?
A larger than life figure who has characteristics the culture values, such as intelligence, courage and strength.
Which episode in the Odyssey cause Odysseus to lose all of his men?
Cattle of the Sun God
This goddess punished hunters who killed more than they could eat.
Who was Artemis?
This god of wine and revelry.
Who was Dionysus?
What was the name of Odysseus' father?
Laertes
Name the 2 civilizations which preceded what is today known as ancient Greece.
Minoan and Mycenaeans
What is the name of Odysseus' son?
Telemachus
Poseidon
Goddess who was the special protector of Odysseus.
Who is Athena?
This god was reputed to be the father of the cyclops Polyphemus.
Who is Poseidon?
Which goddess turned Odysseus' men into swine?
Who is Circe?
Define "epic"
Long narrative poem that relates important events in the history or folklore of the culture that produced it.
Name the 3 seas which surround Greece.
Ionian, Mediterranean, Aegean
Why are both Telemachus and Penelope wary of Odysseus when he returns?
He comes dressed as a beggar, and then Athena changes his appearance into something almost god like.