Odysseus
Where is Odysseus from?
What happened when the men ate the lotus flowers?
They lost their memories
What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus his name was?
No one
How long was Odysseus away at war?
Why doesn't Aeolus help Odysseus the second time?
He thinks Odysseus is being punished by Poseidon and if he were to help he might be punished too.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill Polyphemus when he has the chance?
He needs Polyphemus to move the boulder from in front of the mouth of the cave
Who are the important members of Odysseus's family?
His wife Penelope and his son Telemachus (and his parents)
Why do Odysseus's men open the bag from Aeolus?
They think that Odysseus is being greedy and hiding gold and silver from them.
Why did Odysseus and his men wait around to meet Polyphemus when they first arrived on the island?
Odysseus thought that it was the polite thing to do and he was also curious about who lived there.
Is Odysseus a good leader? Why or why not?
opinion answer
How did the Greeks defeat the Trojans?
They built a giant wooden horse and left it outside the gates. Some greeks left and others hid inside the horse. The Trojans brought the horse inside because they thought that it was an offering for Athena.
Who punishes Odysseus and why?
1. Athena because his men desecrated her temple
or
2. Poseidon because Odysseus blinded his son