Characters
First character to greet Odysseus as he arrives back in Ithaca after 20 years
Who is Athena?
Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus in this episode
What is The Return of Odysseus?
Penelope practices this value when inviting the beggar in to speak with him
What is Hospitality?
This character said "I could not welcome you with love on sight"
Who is Penelope?
This is one symbol of loyalty in "Penelope's Test"
What is the olive tree bed?
Helps Odysseus defeat the suitors in the episode Odysseus' Revenge
Who is Telemachus?
In this episode, a character passes away after recognizing Odysseus.
What is Argus?
Homer expresses this value through Argus' physical reaction to hearing Odysseus' voice
What is Loyalty?
This character says "What evil wind blew in this pest?"
Who is Antinous?
This symbol is represented in Penelope's strategy to keep the suitors at bay while Odysseus is away
What is Laertes' funeral shroud (cunning)?
Doubts the beggar is actually Odysseus
Who is Penelope?
In this episode, the suitors insult the beggar and throw a stool at him
What is The Suitors?
The strategy to outwit and defeat the suitors reflects this Greek virtue
What is Cunning?
This character says "Your last hour has come, you die in blood"
Who is Odysseus?
This symbol represents a lack of discipline and disrespect in "Odysseus' Revenge"
Receives an arrow through his throat, courtesy of Odysseus
Who is Antinous?
In this episode, Penelope promises to marry whomever can string Odysseus' bow
What is The Challenge?
Seeking Odysseus' throne and planning to kill Telemachus reflects how the suitors do not practice this Greek value
What is Loyalty?
This character states: "he tried to trap your son and would have killed him"
Who is Eurymachus?
This is a symbol of a cunning, smart, and strong warrior. Utilized to aid in Odysseus' strategy and to test his identity.
What is Odysseus' bow?
Attempts to bargain with Odysseus for his life, a suitor
Who is Eurymachus
This episode contains the quote "Your last hour has come, you die in blood"
What is Odysseus' Revenge?
Odysseus, in completing the prophecy, saving Telemachus and proving himself to Penelope reflects that he is loyal to both of these things
What is Family and Gods/Religion?
This character states: "His owner died abroad, and here the women slaves will take no care of him"
Who us Eumaeus?
This event is a symbol of obedience and loyalty
What is Odysseus regaining the throne?