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Define the italicized word: "We would entreat you, great Sir, have a care for the gods' courtesy."
What is to ask earnestly or to beg
"Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye: Laertes' son, who's home's on ________!" (911)
What is Ithaca
One eyed Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his men in his cave
Who is Polythemus
A long narrative poem about a hero's adventures
What is an epic
The name Odysseus gave to Polythemus instead of his actual name
What is "Nohbody"
"We cried aloud, lifting our hands to Zeus, powerless, looking on at this, appalled."
What is to be horrified or disgusted
"Upon the tenth we came to the coastline of the ___________, who live upon that flower." (897)
Who are the Lotus Eaters
Chief of the Greek gods and goddesses
Who is Zeus
The Greek word mythology means what?
What is story-telling
Why does Odysseus offer the Cyclops the liquor he brought from the ship?
What is to make the Cyclops drunk enough so he could fall asleep and allowing him to stab Prometheus in the eye
"If I killed him we perished there as well, for we could never move his ponderous doorway slab aside."
What is to be heavy or bulky
"In the next land we found were _________, giants, louts, without a law to bless them." (898)
What are Cyclopes
The goddess if war and wisdom
Athena
A larger-than-life figure, usually male, who take part in long, dangerous adventures.
What is an epic hero
Upon arriving to the island inhabited by the Lotus Eaters, how does this group pose a threat to Odysseus and his men?
What is the Lotus Eaters offer lotus flowers that make them want to stay forever and forget their home
"Far out, as far off shore as shouted words would carry, I sent a few back to the adversary."
What is the enemy or opponent
"Why not take these cheese, get them stowed, come back, throw open all the pens, and make a run for it? We'll drive the kids and _______ aboard." (900)
What are lambs
Homer calls upon this goddess to give him inspiration in telling the story of Odysseus
Who is the Muse
What is a simile
According to legend, this war began after Paris, prince of Troy, kidnapped Helen from the king of Sparta
What is the Trojan War
"I am Laertes' son, Odysseus. Me hold me formidable for guile in peace and war."
What is to be sly, clever, or crafty
"When the young _______ with fingertips of rose lit up the world..." (903)
Who is Dawn
A magician who could predict the future for the Cyclopes: "A wizard, grand, and wondrous."
Who is Telemus
What inference can you make about the following passage on page 910, lines 387-394
What is Odysseus is arrogant and proud to where he does not fear the consequences of making fun of Prometheus
How may years does Odysseus spend sailing the Mediterranean Sea?
What is 10 years