Characters
Goddess of war and wisdom
Athena
This was the son of the king of Troy
Paris
As a result of the men feasting on these, Odysseus and his men encounter a story, Odysseus' ship is destroyed, and all of his men die
The cattle of Helios
Latin term meaning "in the middle of things"
In Media Res
Why is Telemachus angry in the beginning of the book?
The suitors have invaded his home
A goddess and enchantress who changes men into animals
Circe
This goddess offered Paris the most beautiful woman in the world if he hose her as the most beautiful guest
Aphrodite
After being released from Calypso's island, Odysseus washes up on the shores of _____________
Phaecacia
Greek tradition of hospitality
Xenia
This is the FINAL test that Penelope uses to determine if it is indeed her husband who claims to be Odysseus
She says the bed is going to be moved to the hall
A dangerous, 6 headed monster who eats six of Odysseus' men
Scylla
This goddess offered Paris victory in war if he chose her as the most beautiful guest
Athena
What is dangerous about the Lotus Eaters?
They have a plant that will make you forget about returning home
Recurring symbol that feeds into the theme of the novel or poem
Motif
Odysseus gives this name to Cyclops rather than his real one
Nobody
Messenger god
Hermes
This goddess offered Paris rule of the world if he chose her as the most beautiful guest
Hera
Why do Odysseus and his men stay in the cave after they realize that Polyphemus might harm them?
The door is blocked by a giant stone
Odysseus' as a beggar and Athena as mentor demonstrate this theme woven throughout the epic
deception, disguise
Who is the first one to find out that Odysseus returned to Ithaca?
Telemachus
Odysseus Father
Laertes
This goddess rolled an apple for "the most beautiful guest" into the party held on Mount Olympus to cause trouble
Discord
How long is Odysseus on Circe's island?
One year
Clytemnestra is set up as a foil to Penelope to underline this theme that is woven throughout the epic
Fidelity
Paris steals Helen from this king, starting the Trojan War
Menelaus