Vocabulary
This happened to the suitors' faces when Odysseus successfully stringed his bow. This means "whitening (chiefly by loss of color)."
What is blanching?
Ithaca; Aeaea; Phaeacia; Pylos; Sparta
What are Greek islands?
This servant, who was Odysseus's good friend, was offered a reward by the king for his loyalty. His job was to tend to the pigs.
Who is Eumaeus (the king's swineherd)?
This object belongs to Odysseus and is the key component of the challenge that Penelope presents to the suitors.
What is Odysseus's bow?
Defined as irritation or resentment; this feeling left the suitors once Telemachus called out Eumaeus.
What is pique?
King Alcinous; Circe; Nausicaa; Calypso; Scylla; Charybdis
Who were beings Odysseus encountered on his journey?
Odysseus owes his effective disguise and guidance to this divine being, who is here identified by two names.
Who is Pallas Athena?
Sheep; Cattle; Goats; Pigs; Wine
What are common offerings that people sacrifice to the Greek gods?
Antinous calls the suitors this, which means "naive or gullible inhabitants of a rural area or small town."
What are Yokels?
Ajax; Achilles; Patroclus; Antilochus
Who were the Achaeans who lost their lives at Troy?
One of strongest of the suitors, this man is strong and handsome but also arrogant, deceitful, and manipulative.
Who is Antinous;
Who is Eurymachus
Book Twenty-One of The Odyssey takes place in this part of the twelve-stage hero cycle.
What is stage 12: "Return With Elixir"?
Another word for farmhouse; Heracles murdered Iphitus to have more horses on his.
What is a grange?
The man of twists and turns; royal son of Laertes; he who excelled the Argives all in every strength; great glory of the Achaeans.
What were epithets of Odysseus?
This old king grieves for his son, who was believed to be dead for most of The Odyssey.
Who is Pallas Athena?
When King Odysseus reveals himself to his swineherd and cowherd, he gives them these tasks. (3)
What were to close the gates, to deliver Odysseus his bow, and to tell the women to stay in their rooms?