Odysseus
Odysseus' wife is called?
Penelope
Zeus is the god of ____ and king of ____.
sky and weather (mostly lightning), gods and goddesses
Odysseus reached Ithaca after how many years?
20 years
Odysseus set off on his journey to fight in what war?
Calypso trapped Odysseus in ____ for _ years.
Ogygia, 7
What was the name of the god that helped Odysseus throughout his journey, earning his/her favor?
Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
How many men did Odysseus sacrifice to escape the Charybdis and Scylla? Who told him this plan?
6 men, Circe
When Odysseus finally made it to Ithaca he was able to say one final goodbye to who?
Argus, his hunting hound whom he adored.
What was the name of the first suitor that Odysseus killed as an act of revenge?
Antinuos
What was Odysseus doing when his men killed Helios' sheep? How did he realize that they had killed the sheep?
1. He was sleeping.
2. Smelled the smell of cooking meat.
To who is Odysseus retelling his adventures in the beginning of "The Odyssey"?
Alcinous, ruler of Phaeacia
Odysseus in "The Odyssey" is regarded as a hero. List 3 reasons why.
1. He did everything in his power to try and save his companions.
2. He defied the gods, did not die in the process, and gained their favor.
3. Used every one of his skills in a strategic manner.
Reasons may vary.
What did Odysseus find inside Ployphemos' cave that aided their escape? How was this object hardened after it was sharpened? Be specific on the object's description.
1. A staff or club, an olive tree
2. It was hardened by placing it for a moment in the heart of the fire.
For how long did Odysseus and his men stay lost at sea before reaching the island of the Lotus-Eaters?
9 days