In an epic poem, this is often huge--like a sea or universe.
What is setting.
100
He stirs the sea when angry.
Who is Poseidon.
100
Aeolus, the God of this, blows Odysseus and his crew to Ithaca and back.
What is the Wind.
200
The possible reason that Homer could not read or write.
What is blindness?
200
What are the "Ages" that followed the Bronze Age? Hint: after the mysterious destruction of the Bronze Age.
What are the Dark Ages.
200
In an epic poem, typically the hero takes a long _______.
What is journey
200
The God of Guests who was looking over Odysseus and his men in the cave of Polyphemus.
Who is Zeus.
200
Messenger of the Gods, this guy deserves a spot on the track team.
Who is Hermes.
300
The way storytellers or bards share stories since they were not written down.
What is orally.
300
What are two characteristics of the Bronze Age?
1. exquisitely decorated tools
2. ability to write (literacy)
3. massive palaces and forts
4. running water
5. Feudal/Class syste
6. Gods and Godesses used to explain the unknown
300
The duration of the Trojan War.
What is 10 years.
300
The herald who delivers messages from the Gods (also a fabulous designer label).
Who is Hermes.
300
Although Odysseus went to the underworld to meet Tiresias, this is the God of Death.
Who is Hades.
400
"Grey-eyed Athena" is an example of a phrase that occured throughout the poem. Homer used this method to help himself and the audience remember stories.
What is repetition.
400
What century is it right now?
21st
400
The King of Ithaca
Who is Odysseus.
400
Not considered a true Goddess, Calypso is called this.
What is a sea nymph.
400
This Greek city was named by Athena, for herself.
What is Athens.
500
What is the name of the first epic poem written by Homer about the Trojan War?
What is the Iliad.
500
Identify Greece on the map.
See Map
500
Homer used this on which to base the 24 books of the Odyssey.
What is the Greek Alphabet.
500
Odysseus is her favorite and she protects him throughout the epic poem.
Who is Athena.
500
Man's best friend, this loyal dog dies when Odysseus returns after 20 years.