Show:
Gods and Goddesses
Epic Hero Traits
The Trojan War
The Odyssey
Potpourri
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Who is the God of the Winds and what is his role in The Odyssey?
Aeolus, God of the Winds, helps Odysseus try to get home by bagging all winds except the west wind.
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What does Odysseus value?
Honor . . . examples from The Odyssey? Glory . . . examples from The Odyssey?
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Where is Helen from?
Sparta
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Odysseus is the king of this island. How long is he away due to war? How long does he take to get home?
Ithaca; The Trojan War lasts 10 years. Odysseus takes 10 years to get home.
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What are Homeric epithets?
Homeric epithets are a combination of a descriptive phrase and a noun that presents a miniature portrait that identifies a person or thing by highlighting a prominent characteristic of that person or thing.
200
Which God/Goddess was born/sprung out of sea foam?
Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
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What happens to the epic hero at the end of the story?
He achieves his goal!
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Who is Helen's first husband? Who was an old suitor of Helen's?
King Menelaus; Odysseus
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How is beeswax used in The Odyssey?
Circe warns Odysseus that during his journey he will be tempted by the Sirens' song and that he needs to plug his mens' ears with beeswax so that they do not acquiesce to the Sirens' song.
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What are epic similes supposed to achieve? Double Jeopardy Question
Epic similes are very descriptive, vivid and detailed: they provide strong imagery and sensory detail by comparing two dissimilar things. List an epic simile in The Odyssey.
300
Who is Poseidon and what is his role in The Odyssey?
Poseidon, God of the Sea, prevents Odysseus from getting home.
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What are some potentially negative traits of an epic hero?
Accepts challenges and sometimes invites problems . . . examples from The Odyssey? Sometimes makes rash decisions and takes unnecessary risks . . . examples from The Odyssey?
300
Troy is in modern day what?
Turkey
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Describe Scylla and Charybdis.
Scylla has tentacles for legs and 6 serpent heads. Charybdis is a whirlpool creature that opens out of the sea.
300
What is the difference between a simile and an epic simile?
1. Epic similes are long comparisons that often go on for several lines. 2. They do not always use like or as.
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Who is the Goddess of Marriage?
Hera
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What does Odysseus' excel at?
Skill . . . examples from The Odyssey? Strength . . . examples from The Odyssey? Courage . . . examples from The Odyssey? Guile . . . examples from The Odyssey?
400
What is the Cult of Hospitality?
A a guest will never over-stay his welcome or harm his host in any way.
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Who is Polyphemus and what is his role in The Odyssey? Double Jeopardy Question
Polyphemus is a Cyclops. He is Poseidon's son and Odysseus blinds him, which angers Poseidon. Double Jeopardy: List two things that Odysseus and his men find in Polyphemus' cave.
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List 3 Greek values
Bravery/Courage . . . example from The Odyssey? Ingenuity/Guile/cleverness . . . example from The Odyssey? Marriage . . . example from The Odyssey? Loyalty . . . example from The Odyssey?
500
Who is the messenger of the Gods and what is his/her role in The Odyssey?
Hermes gives Odysseus the moli plant on Circe's island and delivers the message to Calypso that she must help Odysseus get home. (Also: We did not cover this in the text or movie, but in the full epic poem version Hermes guides Odysseus to the Underworld.)
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What does an epic hero encounter on his journey?
a guide(s), demons/monsters, temptations (especially women who tempt him), descent into darkness (usually the Underworld)
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Who is Eris? What role does she play in the Trojan War? Double Jeopardy Question
Eris is the Goddess of Discord and presents the apple that Zeus is supposed to give to the most beautiful Goddess, but because of conflict of interest (family ties) he delegated the task to Paris, Prince of Troy. If Eris hadn't presented the apple, Paris would never have stolen Helen and caused the Trojan War. What does each Goddess offer Paris?
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How does Penelope delay her remarriage? Double Jeopardy Question
Penelope tells the suitors that she will weave a tapestry to honor her husband and when she is finished with it she will choose a suitor to remarry. What does Penelope say she will use to choose from the suitors and what ends up happening to the suitors?
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Give 2 examples of Homeric epithets in The Odyssey
Grey-eyed Athena Rosy-fingered Dawn Odysseus, Son of Laertes