Vocabulary
A message or prediction about the future, often given by a god or oracle.
Prophecy
The young son of Odysseus who begins to grow into a leader.
Telemachus
The gods meet to discuss this hero’s long absence and future. This hero is....
Odysseus
The island kingdom where Telemachus and Penelope live.
Ithaca
Men who try to marry someone, especially competing for the same woman while her husband is away.
Suitors
A long journey filled with adventures and challenges, like Odysseus’ trip home.
Odyssey
The goddess who helps Odysseus and guides Telemachus.
Athena
This problem is happening in Odysseus’ home while he is away.
Suitors taking over his home
The place where the gods gather to discuss human affairs.
Mount Olympus
Able to solve problems and find clever ways out of difficult situations.
Resourceful
To eat something quickly and hungrily, often in a wild or violent way.
Devour
The king of the gods who makes decisions on Mount Olympus.
Zeus
Telemachus sets out on a journey to find this information.
The news of his father.
The palace where the suitors are causing trouble.
Odysseus's palace
A negative trait where someone is too proud and believes they are better than others.
Arrogance
Certain to face a terrible fate or bad ending.
Doomed
The sea god who is angry with Odysseus and causes trouble for him.
Posiedon
Athena visits Telemachus in disguise to encourage him to do this.
To stand up to the suitors and go on a journey to find news of his father.
The island where Odysseus is being held.
Calypso's island
Something that is not important or does not have much value.
Trivial
Something you wear or use to hide who you really are.
Disguise
The son of the sea god.
Polyphemus
Hermes sent a message to Calypso to....
Release Odysseus
The place Telemachus travels to visit King Nestor.
Pylos
A group of ships sailing together under one command.
Fleet