Monsters
His faithful wife, who rules over the kingdom while Odysseus is away
Who is Penelope?
This word refers to the belief that certain events in a person's life are destined to happen and cannot be changed
What is fate?
After eating her food and drinking her wine, Circe turns the men into
What are pigs?
Odysseus fought on this side during the Trojan War
Who are the Greeks?
This word means a long journey, especially one involving many difficulties or adventures
Odysseus protects his crew from the Sirens with
The Greeks used this strategy to finally enter the heavily protected city of Troy
What is the Trojan Horse?
The name Odysseus gives when the Cyclops asks
Who is no one/nobody?
This word means a person who asks for someone's hand in marriage
What is a suitor?
What choice does Odysseus have to make between Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla - risk losing a few men (6)
Charybdis - risk losing the entire ship
This Trojan prince took Helen to Troy, helping spark the Trojan War
Who is Paris?
This god is furious at Odysseus' men for committing a crime against him
Who is Helios?
This word means the act of predicting or declaring what will happen in the future, often through divine knowledge
What is prophecy?
Penelope's ultimate test to decide who she wants to marry involves a task
Suitor must successfully string Odysseus's hunting bow and shoot an arrow through twelve aligned axe-heads
This famous Greek warrior is known for being nearly invincible, except for one vulnerable spot
Who is Achilles?
This goddess promised Paris the most beautiful woman in the world if he chose her as the fairest goddess --> leading to the Trojan War
Who is Aphrodite?
The first to recognize Odysseus upon his return home
Who is the dog, Argos?
This word means a long poem, typically derived from oral tradition
What is an epic?
Travels to the Underworld to meet with
Who is Tiresias?
This Greek warrior wore Achilles’ armor into battle, causing the Trojans to believe Achilles had returned. He was later killed by Hector.
Who is Patroclus?