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A terrifying six-headed sea monster with twelve tentacle-like legs.

Scylla

100

Punishes Odysseus’s men for their arrogance and disobedience (storms, lightning, destruction).

Zeus

100
After eating these fruits, Odysseus' men no longer wish to go home
What are the lotus flowers?
100

A strong desire to do something you know you shouldn’t — especially when it’s wrong or dangerous.

Temptation

100

What quality helps Odysseus escape the Cyclops?

Intelligence or cleverness.

200
The most beautiful goddess of all who kept Odysseus for 7 years
Who is Calypso?
200
Delivers the message to Calypso that she should let Odysseus go home
Who is Hermes
200

What mistake does Odysseus make in the Cyclops?

Reveals his real name out of pride.

200

A hint or clue in the story that shows or suggests what will happen later.

Foreshadowing

200

What weakness causes Odysseus’s problems?

Hubris (excessive pride).

300
Maidens with beautiful singing voices and cause men to steer their ships off course
Who are Sirens?
300
The god of the underworld
Who is Hades?
300

What do the Sirens do?

Lure sailors to their death with song.

300

This Greek word means hospitality

What is Xenia?

300

What lesson do Odysseus’s men learn after disobeying his warnings on Helios’s island?

Disobedience and ignoring warnings lead to destruction.

400

Poseidon's son (his real name)

Polyphemus.

400
This god is out to get Odysseus to avenge his son's injury
Who is Poseidon?
400

What punishment does Zeus send after Odysseus' men eat the cattle?

A lightning bolt that kills everyone but Odysseus.

400

When someone is prideful/cocky?

What is Hubris?

400

What lesson about human nature does Homer teach through Odysseus’s journey?

Humans are flawed — even heroes make mistakes (reckless/curious)

500
A giant whirlpool/maelstrom
Who is Charybdis?
500
This god hears and sees everything
Who is Helios?
500

How does Odysseus protect his crew during the Sirens?

Puts beeswax in their ears; ties himself to the mast.

500

Another word for Cow...

Cattle

500

What are three important Greek values we have observed in The Odyssey?

Respect, loyalty and hospitality?