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The Trojan War
Greek Terminology
Characters
The Journey
Writing Genre
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The debate over who will be married to the beautiful, Helen of Troy.
What caused the Trojan War?
100
Greek term for "Narrative".
What is "Mthos"?
100
King of Ithaca.
Who is Odysseus?
100
In total, 20 years.
How long is Odysseus away from home?
100
Invoked at the beginning of Classical Greek writing with the intent to INSPIRE.
What is a muse?
200
The Achaeans and The Trojans.
What were the two opposing forces during The Trojan War?
200
Greek term for "Speech".
What is "Logos"?
200
Odysseus' wife.
Who is Penelope?
200
To go home to Ithaca and be reunited with Penelope and Telemachus.
What is Odysseus' main goal or intent for destination?
200
A long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero.
What is an epic?
300
A giant wooden horse, disguised as a gift.
How did the Achaeans gain entrance to Troy?
300
Greek term for "in the middle of things".
What is "in media res"?
300
Odysseus son.
Who is Telemachus?
300
The Land of Cicones.
Where does Odysseus first arrive following his departure of Troy?
300
Mortal with god-like qualities, often identified by the story as the only one who can resolve the overall conflict.
What is a hero?
400
The Achaeans AKA Odysseus and his men.
Who wins The Trojan War?
400
Stories that a particular culture believe, explain natural events, the supernatural, the universe, and humanity.
What is a myth?
400
God working AGAINST Odysseus on his journey home.
Who is Poseidon?
400
The Island of Calypso.
Where does Odysseus arrive following the loss of his ship and remaining members of his crew?
400
Often changes, given that this genre involves many lands, universes, and supernatural forces.
What is the setting?
500
The Land of Cicones.
Where do Odysseus and his men arrive following their departure from Troy?
500
Hospitality.
What was the Greek custom for addressing a newly arrived guest or visitor?
500
Holds Odysseus captive for 7 years.
Who is Calypso?
500
The Land of Scheria.
Where does Odysseus wash up following Calypso's release?
500
Repetition, marked by numerous moments of adventure and climax.
What is the STYLE of Epic writing?