Characters
The god, disguised as Mentor, who helps Odysseus fight the suitors
Athena
What does Odysseus say at the beginning of Book 22 right before he killed Antinous?
"Playtime is over"
Omen
A phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change.
The suitor who gets killed first
Antinous
There are 50 female slaves. How many were disloyal to Odysseus?
12
Archetype
A typical character, an action, or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature. An archetype, also known as a universal symbol, may be a character (the Mentor, the Hero, the Innocent, the Villain), a theme, a symbol or even a setting.
Eumaeus
How does Penelope first react when told that Odysseus is back?
Each of nine Greek goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who presides over the arts and sciences. A person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. Kalliope was the muse presiding over epic poetry.
The servant who helps the suitors during the battle
Melanthius
In the epic simile in lines 301-304, who is represented by the eagles and who is represented by the smaller birds?
Eagles: Odysseus, Athena, Telemachus
Smaller Birds: Suitors
Nostos
The theme of returning home after a long journey.
The priest who asks Odysseus if his good behavior will save him from getting killed
Leodes
What is Odysseus and Penelope's bedpost and what does it symbolize?
An olive tree; faithfulness
Metis
Clever intelligence and cunning strategy, a key trait of Odysseus.