Adventures
The calm group of people Odysseus met before traveling to the Island of Polyphemus are known as whom
Who are THE LOTUS EATERS?
This extended structure often is stretched over multiple lines in the epic; for example, Athena's sparking eyes.
What is a HOMERIC EPETHIT?
The kingdom of Odysseus
What is ITHACA?
The prequel to the Odyssey
What is THE ILIAD?
Seen as a religious duty, this action might have welcomed gods in disguise.
What is HOSPITALITY?
The warning stated by Teiresias that cautioned against what act
What is THE MURDER OF HELIO'S CATTLE/SHEEP
A lengthy poem about heroic deed is an example of what
What is an EPIC POEM?
Odysseus' heir apparent
Who is TELEMACHUS?
Odysseus' brainchild which was seen as an offering by his enemy; it ultimately was their undoing.
What is THE TROJAN HORSE?
Sometimes seen as killer mermaids, other times as Harpies, these sea songstresses were deadly.
Who are THE SIRENS?
She turned Odysseus' men into Eumaeus' favorite farm animal.
Who is CIRCE?
Watching over travelers, host must present their guests with gifts is know as what
What is a Xenia?
The Deity who was sent to aid in Odysseus' deeds to rescue his men in Book 10
Who is Hermes?
Odyssey has come to be known as a term that applies to any long journey; Odysseus' was this length to be precise.
What is TEN YEARS?
He is a symbol of irony in Book 11
Who is Teirasias?
Odysseus utilized this escape hatch and pseudonym to rile up the Cyclops. (Note: you must answer both parts correctly)
What are SHEEP and NOBODY?
the use of figurative language and the senses to allow a reader to see/hear/sense a piece
What is IMAGERY?
Despite his cleverness, Odysseus did not seem to breed this in his men (which was especially evident in the incident with the bag of wind).
What is TRUST/LOYALTY?
To tell the tale, Homer invoked these daughters of Zeus.
What are THE MUSES?
The planting of this, in homage to Poseidon, was to bring Odysseus a peaceful life, but he had to do it in a land that had no knowledge of this. (Note: you must answer both parts correctly)
What is AN OAR in a LAND THAT DOES NOT KNOW THE SEA?
The entire tale of his ten years attempting to get home is actually told as a flashback during a banquet at his palace.
Who is ALCINOUS?
Odysseus calls back to Polyphemus to ensure he receives credit for outwitting the cyclops is an example of what
What is Hubris?
Odysseus, like many Greek heroes, was dependent on the help of the gods. For him, she was an invaluable resource and a guardian in good times and bad.
Who is ATHENA?
Odysseus' wily wife, Penelope, kept her suitors at bay for this many years claiming she was producing this on her loom. (Note: you must answer both parts correctly)
What is THREE YEARS/A SHROUD
Athena disguises hers as this man to talk with Telechamus about his father
What is MENTES?
The horrid deed Athena declares avenged with the death of this men.
What is THE SACRIFICE OF IPHENGIA BY HIS FATHER AGAMEMNON?
The purpose of Book 1
What is to EXPLAIN AND IDENTIFY THE CHARACTER'S BACKGROUND AND MOTIVATION?
Murdered his daughter to win favor with Artemis so she would give the Greeks wind to travel to Troy.
Who is AGAMEMNON?
The number of times Odysseus attempts to embrace his mother.
What is THREE?
What is 700 BC?
The information asked by Achilles in the Land of the Dead.
What is HIS SON'S FATE AND ABILITY TO BATTLE?
The main idea of the Odyssey
Fate vs. Free Will, Justice, Pride, etc.
The warrior who refused to speak to Odysseus.
Who is AJAX THE GREAT?
The ferryman of the death
Who is KHARON?
The literary idea that is identify when the Odyssey starts in the middle of Odysseus' story
Who is MEDAS RES?
Circe prophesizes that Odysseus and his men must travel to this place to see this person to find out this important thing. ( I laughed as I wrote this.)
What is TRAVEL TO THE LAND OF THE DEAD TO SEE TEIRASIAS TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET BACK HOME TO ITHACA?
This main idea is a concept praised by Athena in all parts of the Odysseus; however, it is demonstrated most heavily in Book 9.
What is DECEIT?
The King of Aiolos presents Odysseus with this gift to return to Ithaca.
What is THE BAG OF WIND? (However the west wind is free to help the warriors travel home.)
The winner's offer in the myth of the Golden Apple of Discord
What is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD/ HELEN.
The age of Telechamus at the return of Odysseus
What is 20 YEARS OLD?
The animal killed on Aiaia that is believed to be a blessing from the gods.
What is a BIG STAG?
The rejection of Xenia by Polyphemus is identified as this literary idea
What is MAN'S LAW VS. GOD'S LAW?
The opposing force of the Odyssey
Who is POSEIDON?
The three goddesses in the myth of the Golden Apple of Discord
Who is ATHENA, HERA, AND APHRODITE?
The judge of the dead
Who is MINOS?
The family member found in Book 11 explains the fate of this relative. (You must answer both question.)
Who is ANTIKLEIA WITH THE FATE OF HER HUSBAND LAERTES?
A custom commonly used in ancient Greek Culture
What is XENIA?
The fate of Elpenor
What is to BECOME INTOXICATED, FALL OF CIRCE'S ROOF, AND BREAK HIS NECK.
Consider this story is transformed into a play in the ancient world of the Greeks. Before the play begins, the actors would give libations/offerings to the shrine in the middle of the theatre to this god.
Who is DIONYSUS?
The Heaven equal in Greek Mythology
What is the ELYSIAN FIELDS?