The Gods/Goddesses
What goddess aids Odysseus?
Athena
Who is Odysseus’ son?
Telemachus
What monster almost sinks Odysseus’ ship?
Charybdis
Where is Odysseus’ trying to get back to?
Ithaca
The Odyssey starts in the middle of the action. What is that called?
In media res
This god gives Odysseus a special flower to protect him from Circe’s harm
Hermes
Who is Odysseus’ wife?
Penelope
Why do Odysseus and his men stay in the cave after they realize that Polyphemus might harm them?
The door to the cave is blocked by a giant stone
What does Aeolus, the ruler of the winds, give to Odysseus?
a bag wind
What three elements would hosts make sure
to provide their guests?
Food, Safety, Comfort
Who keeps Odysseus a prisoner for seven years?
Calypso
What does Odysseus put in his men’s ears to keep out the sound of the sirens?
wax
How many heads does Scylla have?
six
According to The Odyssey, why are the Sirens dangerous?
Their songs cause men to jump overboard
With whom must Odysseus consult in Hades?
Teiresias
Whom does Homer call on to help tell his story?
Muse
After being released from Calypso’s island, Odysseus washes up on the shores of
King Alcinous
What are the sons of Poseidon called?
Cyclops
What is dangerous about the land of the Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus Eaters have a plant that will make Odysseus and his men forget about returning home
How would someone with hubris act?
They would brag about themselves.
Who gives Odysseus directions to Hades/The Underworld?
Circe
Which lie does Odysseus tell the Cyclops?
His name is Nobody
What does Circe do to Odysseus’ men?
She turns them into pigs
What happens as a result of Odysseus’ men feasting on the cattle that belong to Helios?
They encounter a huge storm. Odysseus’ ship is destroyed. All of Odysseus’ men die.
What final argument does Calypso use to keep Odysseus on her island?
She questions why he would want to go home to his wife instead of staying with a beautiful goddess