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100
I'm a sheepherder who is sorry I ever laid eye on Odysseus
Who is Polyphyemus
100
My Dad has been missing for years, my Mom cries all the time, and I can't get these bums out of our living room.
Who is Telemachus.
100
I wasn't born, I emerged fully grown from my dad, Zues' head.
Who is Athena
100
This is where Odysseus fought in the War
What is Troy.
200
This character might have said "Odysseus, your men are pigs!"
Who is Circe
200
I am a great partner for my smart and wily husband. Now if he'd just get here!
Who is Penelope
200
Poseiden is the god of this naturally occurring part of the world.
What is the Ocean
200
Landing on this island, Odysseus' men were fed food which dulled their senses, and made them not want to leave.
What is the land of the Lotus Eaters.
300
Slipped in a drink, this herb is why Circe didn't turn Ody into a pig.
What is moly
300
I'm Antonius, one of a bunch of guys hanging out trying to get Penelope to marry us. Who are we?
What is the Suitors
300
Odysseus is the King of this island.
What is Ithaca
300
Polyphemus is a monster of this type
What is a Cyclops
400
I not only welcomed Telemachus to Pylos I also lent him my son Pisistratus.
Who is King Nestor
400
Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite fought over this, and Paris got to decided the winner
What is a golden apple
400
Our Hero journeyed here to hear the prophet Terisesias, the most frightening place a mortal can visit.
What is the land of Hades (Hell, the Underworld.)
400
This is the reason that Calypso finally lets Odysseus leave the island. (Hint: the answer is two words D___ I_____" )
What is Divine intervention
500
This is when a poet writes that he wants a Muse to help him write his poem. It is usually the first stanza of an epic poem.
What is the Invocation
500
Hermes wear these on his feet so he can deliver messages more quickly
What are winged shoes (sandals)
500
This island saw Odysseus arrive without any clothing or possessions upstream of the river.
What is Phaeacia (Island of the Phaeacians.)