The Odyssey Vocab
Book 1
Book 5
Just for fun!
100

This is the god who is known as the messenger. 

Who is Hermes?

100

This Greek hero has been missing for 10 years, and the gods are debating his fate.

Who is Odysseus?

100

This nymph keeps Odysseus on her island for seven years, hoping he will love her.

Who is Calypso?

100

This is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside.


What is a strawberry?

200

This Greek virtue means hospitality.

What is Xenia?

200

This young man struggles with the suitors invading his home and longs for his father’s return.

Who is Telemachus?

200

Odysseus has been stranded on this island for seven years.

What is Ogygia?

200

This pop star is known for hits like Shape of You and Bad Habits.

Who is Ed Sheeran?

300

This is the god of the son who sees his cows as divine property.

Who is Helios?

300

This goddess disguises herself as to advise Telemachus to search for his father (and MAN UP)!

Who is Athena?

300

Calypso tries to convince Odysseus to stay by offering him this gift.

What is immortality? 

300

This Italian dish consists of layers of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce, often with meat or vegetables.

What is lasagna?

400

This Greek virtue refers to achieving one's highest potential and displaying bravery, intelligence, and resourcefulness. 

What is Arete? 

400

This god is angry at Odysseus and prevents his return home.

Who is Poseidon?

400

Odysseus is shipwrecked near this island, home of the Phaeacians.

What is Scheria?

400

This 2012 Marvel movie was the first to assemble superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor.

What is The Avengers?

500

This Greek value evolves family (Think of the yogurt brand)

What is Oikos?

500

This god agrees that Odysseus has suffered enough and allows Athena to intervene.

Who is Zeus?

500

What do you call this word that is an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. 

What is an epithet? 

500

This Amazon warrior princess wields a Lasso of Truth and is a member of the Justice League.

Who is Wonder Woman?