The Odyssey
The Odyssey was written during what time period? (What year do we think it was written?)
When is 800 B.C?
Part one of the hero cycle.
What is the Call to Adventure?
This monster is known for its one large eye.
What is a Cyclops?
Odysseus fought in this war.
What is the Trojan War?
This person wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey.
Who is Homer?
Part two of the Hero cycle.
What is Supreme Ordeal?
This bird is made of fire and can be reborn from its own ashes.
What is a Phoenix?
A hero completes their goal and receives a desired outcome. This is called what?
What is a reward?
This nymph kept Odysseus on her Island and wouldn't let him leave.
Who is Calypso?
A hero struggles with following the call to adventure. This is called what?
What is denial?
This monster has snakes for hair and will turn you to stone if you look at her.
What is a Gorgon?
This person gives useful advice and encouragement to a hero.
What is a mentor or guide?
The flower that Odysseus's men ate that made them not want to go home.
What is a Lotus?
The Hero Cycle has four main parts and this many subparts.
What is 12?
This magical horse has a large horn coming from its forehead.
What is a Unicorn?
Sirens are known for their ability to lure sailors with this.
What is their voice or singing?
Odysseus tricked the cyclops by telling him this was his name. (What was the name he gave the Cyclops?)
Who is Nobody?
This person created the Hero Cycle.
Who is Joseph Campbell?
This monster lives in water and has nine heads.
What is a Hydra?
Odysseus sacrificed six of his sailors to this monster in order to continue his journey home.
Who is Scylla?