Ithaca
Athena's Influence
Odysseus
100

This island is Odysseus’ long-awaited home, where he finally arrives in Book 13.

What is Ithaca

100

In Book 13, this goddess travels to Ithaca to instruct and aid Odysseus, ensuring his safe return and strategic advantage.

Who is Athena

100

This group made Odysseus originally feel abandoned.

Who are the Phaeacians

200

When Odysseus first arrives in Ithaca, he does not recognize it because Athena has done this to conceal it from him.

What is mist

200

This is the reason Odysseus found his treasure 

who is Athena

200

Odysseus is not mentally present during a majority of  his boat ride to Ithaca because of this.

What is sleep

300

Odysseus finally sets foot on Ithaca after this many years away from home.

What is twenty years.

300

Athena ensures Odysseus reaches Ithaca safely and has time to observe these people, who are overstaying their welcome in his palace and threatening his household.

Who are the Suitors

300

Odysseus agrees to observe the situation and plans his next moves, demonstrating this key quality of his character.

what is strategy

400

Though Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca, he initially mistakes the land for this because Athena has shrouded it in mist.

what is foreign land

400

This is why athena disuised odysseus in book 13

What is reconnaissance

 

400

Odysseus desires to reach Ithaca and is granted passgae by this king

Who is King Alcinous

500

This ship is the type Odysseus would have sailed on.

what is a penteconter

500

Although Odysseus has returned to Ithaca, Athena plans for him to reunite safely with this person.

Who is Telemachus

500

Odysseus is quick to think he was betrayed due to this.

What is Calypso's Island and other hardships