Those Fiesty Gods and Goddesses
I'll fight for you!
Who is Athena?
I need a hero! (Do you guys even know the tune to this song?)
Who is Odysseus?
Request that Athena makes of Zeus
What is to send Hermes to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go?
Again. Poisedon shipwrecked Odysseus's raft this time as he was on his way home. He washes up...
What is in the Land of the Phaecians? ( I will take Olive Grove or at Princess Nausicaa's.)
Raided town, stolen food, captive women, but an army of fighting men come afterwards
What is the Cicones? What is what happend at the Circones? What is what happened at the first place they landed or what made Zeus mad?
You might get a lightning bolt if you mess with him.
Who is Zeus?
I may not be able to get you out of my house, but I dang sure am not going to marry one of you drunks or gluttons.
Who is Penelope?
First to King Nestor in Pylos and then to King Menelaus in Sparta
Where does Telemachus go to get news of his dad?
Don't follow me into town. Find the castle. Go straight to the queen and fall at her feet.
What are the instructions Nausicaa gives to Odysseus?
A little taste of that plant made us forget all about sailing home or really doing anything, Dude.
What are the Lotus Eaters?
Wrecks Odysseus's world, or sea in this case.
Who is Poseidon?
But I've only heard about my dad--never seen him--unless you count when I was first born.
Who is Telemachus?
Until he agrees to marry and is granted immortality.
Why is Odysseus being held captive by Calypso?
With songs from the bard and playing athletic games.
How does King Alcinous entertain Odysseus?
Goats, lambs, and cheese--we'll take it all.
What is the land of the Cyclopes?
Do I have news (or a message) for you!
Who is Hermes?
I am not a goddess, just a human. And yes, my parents are proud. And no, I am fixing to get married.
Who is Nausicaa?
I have a message, short and sweet. Flown to you by my swift feet. The King of Gods has spoken fo sho and you are to...
What is let Odysseus go?
Bar of gold
What does the king request of his senior lords?
What do the senior lords bring to Odysseus?
Sharpened log hardened in the fire
What was used to blind the Cyclops? How was the Cyclops blinded? What did Odysseus use to blind Polyphemus?
Here is a veil, conceal yourself, and swim as if your life depends on it--it does.
Who is Leucothea, or the river goddess?
Take my hand and get out of the ashes. Here, you can take my son's seat beside me--he's just a prince anyway.
Who is King Alcinous?
Wood and stuff and stuff
What does Calypso give to Odysseus so he can build a raft to go home?
The pain of war, loss of home, separation from family, and someone is singing about my life and doesn't even know it.
Why does Odysseus weep when the bard sings of the battle of Troy?
Your name, Sir!
What is Nobody?