Aeolus King of Wind
What gift does Aeolus, king of the winds, give to Odysseus?
A sack containing all the winds except the west wind.
In “The Cattle of the Sun God” why did Odysseus’ men initially resist eating the cattle?
They had enough food supplies.
In the Land of the Dead what is the primary warning given to Odysseus regarding his journey?
Odysseus must not raid the herds of Helios
As they travel through the land of the Sirens, how does Odysseus's men avoid falling under the Sirens spell?
Odysseus plugs their ears
In the “Scylla & Charybdis” episode what causes Odysseus’ men to lose control of the ship initially?
Fear from the sound of the tumultuous waves
It brings them closer to home until the men open the sack, unleashing a storm
What sign do the gods send to show their displeasure after the cattle are killed
The cowhides begin to move.
In the land of the dead, what warning did the prophet give to Odysseus about Helios and his cattle?
He said if Odysseus and his men touch the cattle all of his men will die.
What does Odysseus give for his mean to plug their ears with?
Bee's wax
What is Scylla?
A 6 headed monster.
What happens when the men open the bag of wind?
It blows them back to Aeolus, the King of Winds.
In the “Cattle of the Sun God” what inference can be made about Odysseus’ men based on their decision to eat Helios' cattle despite his warning?
They lack the strength to resist temptation and follow instructions.
What relative did Odysseus see in the land of the dead?
His mother
Why does Odysseus not plug his ears?
He wants to hear the Sirens song and see if he can fight off their spell with his mind.
In the “Scylla & Charybdis” episode how does Odysseus encourage his men when they are afraid?
Odysseus reminds them of their victory over the Cyclops
After they leave the king of the winds, what does Circe do to half of Odysseus’s men when they arrive on her island?
She transforms them into swine.
In the “Cattle of the Sun God” , which of the following events represents a turning point (no turning back moment) in the fate of Odysseus’ crew?
Eurylochus convinces the men to eat the cattle.
He got drunk on Circe's roof at night and could not find the latter to get down.
What does Odysseus have his men do in case Odysseus comes under the Sirens spell?
He has them tie him to the mast of the ship.
What does Odysseus' decision to withhold information about Scylla from his men suggest about his leadership style?
Odysseus thinks it’s better to protect his men from unnecessary fear.
What was Odysseus doing when his men open the bag of wind?
What happened to the meat that the men ate from Helios' cattle?
It began to "moo" inside their bellies.
How does Odysseus respond when he see's his mother's soul?
He cries but does not speak to her.
What is a Siren?
A monster that appears as your greatest desire and sings a song spell over you to tempt sailors away from their ships.
In the “Scylla & Charybdis” what does Odysseus’ reaction to his men’s death tell us about his character?
Odysseus is deeply saddened but continues his journey