The Man, The Myth, The Author
Homer is the presumed author of both...
What is The Iliad and The Odyssey?
The Odyssey is part of a series of poems depicting...
A long narrative poem about heroic deeds
What is an "epic"?
Known for intelligence and cleverness.
Who is "Odysseus"?
The two most recent adaptations of The Odyssey.
What are "Epic: The Musical" and The Odyssey(Christopher Nolan)?
Scholars are unsure...
The Odyssey is the story of...
What is "Odysseus's journey home"?
A larger-than-life character who shows courage, intelligence, and determination.
What is an "epic hero"?
Begins the story inexperienced and uncertain.
Who is "Telemachus"?
What is "Honor, Bravery, Intelligence, Hospitality, and Respect for the gods"?
Homer was a poet of...
The journey home should have taken____, but it took_____....
What is "10 days, 10 years"?
Asking someone (specifically a higher power) for help in a time of need.
What is "invocation"?
Helps Telemachus grow and often intervenes to help Odysseus and his family.
Who is "Athena"?
In The Odyssey, the gods ________,______, and _____ different characters.
What is "punish, guide, test"?
Homer was usually portrayed as...
What is "blind"?
While Odysseus is away, these people make life difficult for Penelope and Telemachus
What are "suitors"?
A repeated descriptive phrase (Wise Odysseus).
What is an "epithet"?
Intelligent, Loyal, and Patient
Who is "Penelope"?
Greeks believed ___ actively influenced human lives.
Who are "the Greek Gods"?
Homer is believed by some scholars to have been...
What is "illiterate"?
These are the major themes in The Odyssey.
What are: Perseverance, Identity, Loyalty, Temptation, Leadership, Revenge, Family, and the idea of "home"?
In the middle of things (where our story begins).
What is "in media res"?
This group is led by Antonius.
Who are "The Suitors"?
This made the story of The Odyssey meaningful to ancient audiences.
What is "unpredictable sea travel"?