Oh, Odysseus!
What is Odysseus' main goal the entire book?
Getting back home to his kingdom, Ithaca
Who is Polyphemus' dad?
Poseidon
Which book has Cyclops?
Book 9
Name two traits to describe Odysseus
Who invaded Odysseus' house and why?
The suitors, to win over Penelope and become king/win throne to Ithaca
What mistake does Odysseus make after escaping Polyphemus' cave?
Exposing his real name
What does Circe do to Odysseus' men?
Turns them into pigs.
Which book has Scylla and Charybdis?
Book 12
Name 2 traits to describe Circe.
Manipulative, cunning, sexualized, cruel, evil, etc.
Who wins the challenge Penelope gave? What was the challenge?
To shoot an arrow through 12 axe heads, Odysseus was the only successful attempt
Why does Athena disguise Odysseus as an old beggar man?
So he could stall until Telemachus returned.
Who is the helpful god that helps Odysseus avoid Circe's spell? How does he help?
Hermes, he gives Odysseus the antidote and warns him of her spells.
Which book do we meet Circe and King Aeolus?
Book 10
Name 2 traits to describe Hermes.
Wise, Helpful, smart, clever, kind, etc.
Where does Penelope go during the fighting?
Athena casts sleep upon her and they hide her upstairs
Why does Odysseus lose his entire Crew on Helios' island? Where does he end up and stay for 7 years?
The crew touched Helios' cattle while he was praying to the gods. Calypso's island.
Which book does Odysseus go to Land of the Dead?
Book 11
Name 2 traits that describe Penelope.
Loyal, kind, loving, strong, hurting, etc.
What do the suitors do as soon as they realize Odysseus was there the whole time?
They blame their leader, Antinous and beg for mercy.
20 years +
Who is the leader of the suitors?
Antinoos
Which book has the big fight scene?
Book 22
Name 2 traits to describe Telemachus.
Naive, brave, smart, strong, proud, well liked, etc.
How does the book end?
The men stop their fighting and promise peace.