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What character is invoked in the Odyssey?
The Muse of epic poetry
What goddess turned Odysseus's men into pigs?
Circe
Aiolos hosting Odysseus and gifting him the bag of winds is an example of this theme...
Xenia
How does Odysseus prove his strength to Laodamas who mocks his athletic skills?
He takes a discus and throws farther than any of the other competitors.
What is an epic poem?
A long narrative poem that follows the journey of a hero who embodies a specific culture's values and beliefs.
What goddess gave Odysseus the immortal veil in Book 5?
Ino
Who is the son of Poseidon who cursed Odysseus in Book 9?
Polyphemus, the Cyclops
How does Penelope show loyalty to Odysseus when dealing with the suitors?
She postpones marrying one of them by lying about her weaving, and continuing to hope for Odysseus's return home.
How did the lotus plants affect the people who ate them?
They made them forget about home.
What are Homeric similes?
What story serves as a warning to Telemachus while he's traveling to Sparta?
The murder of Agamemnon
What god owned the cows on the island of Thrinakia?
Helios, the Sun God
What theme is seen in Odysseus and Telemachus's relationship and Agamemnon and Orestes's relationship?
The theme of father and son
How did Odysseus convince Circe to turn his men from pigs to human?
By eating an herb that made him immune to Circe's pig-drug, and lunging at her with a sword to scare her.
What does "in medias res" mean?
In the middle of things
What action proves Telemachus is entering into manhood?
Yelling at his mother to stop complaining about the Bard
How many heads did Scylla have?
6 heads
How did Odysseus and his men over come the temptation of the Sirens in Book 12?
They plugged their ears with wax and tied Odysseus to a pole to prevent him from jumping overboard.
Noman/Nohbdy
What are rhapsodes?
Travelling Greek storytellers who served as entertainers, myth makers, and historians.
What does Nausicaa tell Odysseus to do when he sees Queen Arete?
To embrace her knees.
What three gods came to witness the humiliation of Ares and Aphrodite in Book 8?
Apollo, Hermes, and Poseidon
What theme is demonstrated when Odysseus has to continue on his journey despite the loss of his crew and ship in Book 12?
Why does Odysseus's crew take the bag of winds?
They were jealous because they thought it was filled with treasure.
What are archetypal characters?
Characters found in works across times and cultures. Example: epic hero