Odyssey
This is the name of the hero of the Odyssey, king of Ithaca.
Who is Odysseus?
what does the greek root "bio" mean?
life
the Alpine tower and the BAG are often categorized as being in this part of camp (hint: not A-side or B-side)
This king of the gods rules Mount Olympus and throws lightning bolts.
Who is Zeus?
If Odysseus's journey took 10 years, and he spent 7 of those years trapped on Calypso's island, how many years was he traveling for other reasons?
3 years
Odysseus spends 10 years trying to get home after fighting in this famous war.
What is the Trojan War?
This Greek root means "small," and you find it in words like microscope and microwave.
What does "micro-" mean?
True or false: Rabbi Gelb has been director for over 20 years
True
This goddess of wisdom sprang fully grown from Zeus's head and helps Odysseus throughout his journey.
Who is Athena?
Odysseus had 12 ships with 50 men on each ship. How many men total set sail with him?
600
This one-eyed giant, a Cyclops, trapped Odysseus and his men in his cave.
Who is Polyphemus?
This Greek root means "study of," and you find it at the end of many common scientific professions
What does "-ology" mean?
What are the names of the two Jewish summer camps that were here before Ramah bought them?
Camps Mohican and Reena
This god of the sea, brother of Zeus, is angry at Odysseus for blinding his son Polyphemus.
Who is Poseidon?
If there were 4 Cyclopes in a room, how many eyes total?
4
Odysseus's men were turned into pigs by this witch/sorceress on her island.
Who is Circe?
Kronos means time. What word describes something arranged in the order of time?
Chronological
What is the name of the Agam according to Google Maps?
Pattaquatic Pond
This messenger god has winged sandals and helps heroes on their quests.
Who is Hermes?
The Trojan War lasted 10 years, and the journey home took 10 more years. If Odysseus left home at age 30, how old was he when he returned?
50
This is the name of Odysseus's loyal wife, who waited 20 years for him and tricked her suitors by weaving and unweaving a shroud.
Who is Penelope?
"Demos" means people, what form of government mean "from the people?"
Democracy
What was the first Ramah camp in America?
Ramah Wisconsin
These three sisters with snakes for hair could turn a person to stone with just a look; Medusa is the most famous one.
Who are the Gorgons?
Penelope had 108 suitors bothering her. If Odysseus and his son Telemachus defeated them at a rate of 12 suitors per hour, how many hours did it take?
9