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Random Greek Mythology Facts
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The name of Odysseus' son and wife.
What is Telemachus and Penelope.
100
The name of the group Telemachus called together in Ithaca.
What is the assembly. This was the first assembly meeting since Odysseus had departed.
100
The unknown worlds that Tele. must enter. There are two.
What is Adulthood & being a king.
100
How Telemachus gets to Sparta.
What is by boat.
100
The man to judge the contest in of which the Apple of Discord was the prize.
What is Paris, the Trojan mortal.
200
Who is the King of Pylos?
What is Nestor.
200
Did Telemachus speak clearly and effectively at the assembly meeting? BONUS: Who spoke back to him in response? [Worth 30 points]
He spoke out of rage, rambling, and difficult to understand. Antinous turned the conversation around and blamed Penelope.
200
Who is preventing Odysseus from coming home?
What is Poseidon.
200
What is the difference between Telemachus and Athena's way of eating, & the suitors?
They pray before their meal, and eat slowly, with manners. The suitors, however, are immediately immersed in food, not concerned with sharing or being polite.
200
Who is the god of Fire and Forge?
What is Hephaestus.
300
The reason for Telemachus' journey.
What is time for him to act mature.
300
Zeus sent these as a sign that Odysseus was still alive.
What is birds.
300
The wife of Atreus' son.
What is Klytemnestra.
300
Why do you think the name of Homer's book is Odyssey, and not Telemachus journey? Do you think it's foreshadowing to Odysseus being a bigger part of the story later on?
There is no wrong answer to this one! Just think it through! [:
300
The author of the Odyssey.
What is Homer.
400
The biggest attribute Telemachus, Odysseus and Penelope all seem to have in common.
What is their cleverness and wit.
400
The item that Penelope is weaving throughout the day, yet unraveling at night, to abide time away from the suitors.
What is a death blanket.
400
Why might the Trojan war take so long [10 years] to fight?
It took a long time for news to spread. It was a lengthy process making the armor/supplies needed. The gods and goddesses could prolong events for their enjoyment.
400
Is the only reason Telemachus is on this journey to get rid of the suitors?
No. He also just misses his father. Although he does want him back to get rid of the suitors, he also has other reasons. Tele wants his mother to be happy, and to learn how to be a ruler from the king himself.
400
Roles Athena take in books 1-4 of the Odyssey.
What is Mentor, Mentos, and Telemachus.
500
The owner of the island that Odysseus is trapped on.
What is the queenly nymph Calypso's island.
500
Were the suitors using Greek Hospitality when staying at Odysseus' house? If so, list ALL of the rules they followed correctly. If not, list ALL of the things they did wrong.
The suitors were wrong to stay in Odysseus's home. They stayed far too long, when they were only to stay when needed, not for luxury. Secondly, they were forceful with Penelope in making her decision of what to do with her life. The suitors weren't allowed to make her and her son uncomfortable in their own home. Not to mention they overused their food, and spoke poorly of the master of the house, Odysseus, even if they weren't sure if Odysseus was alive or dead.
500
Characteristics and personality traits does Agamemnon possess.
What is being irresionable, rude, blunt, conceited, and relying upon others [i.e. his mother.] Any answers along that line are considered correct!
500
Why is Poseidon holding a grudge against Odysseus? Is that a big enough reason for this entire story?
He blinded his beloved Cyclops long ago. This doesn't seem like a big enough reason for this entire book, however, the gods/goddesses seem to stir the pot for small reasons frequently!
500
The results to not taking the gods advice, or insulting them.
What is punishment in ways that can only be fixed by fixing the problem with the god/goddess in question. This can hurt yourself, and many of the people around you!