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Who was the Trojan War between?
The Trojans and the Greeks
What does the term "patron God/Goddess" mean?
Protector or guardian God or Goddess
Who begs for Odysseus to be freed in the council meeting of the Gods
Athena
Which Goddess makes Odysseus fall asleep at the end of this section?
Athena
What are Nausicaa and her people called?
Phaeacians
Who wrote the Odyssey?
Homer
What does xenia mean?
Hospitality
What is the name of Calypso's island
Ogygia
What colour was the veil that Odysseus was given?
White
What is Nausicaa's father called?
Alcinous
Where was Odysseus from? You must spell it correctly.
What does nostos mean?
Journey home
What did Calypso offer Hermes when he arrived at her island?
Red nectar and ambrosia
Where does Odysseus land after the shipwreck?
Scheria
What is Nausicaa's mother called?
Arete
How long was the Trojan War?
10 years
What does kleos mean?
Glory
Name 5 things Calypso offers Odysseus for his journey home
Red wine, water, bread, clothing, a following wind, guidance on how to build a raft
Where was Poseidon returning from when he saw Odysseus sailing from Calypso's island?
Ethiopia
Who does Athena appear disguised as in a dream to Nausicaa?
Dymas' daughter
Where was Troy located?
Modern day Turkey
What does oikos mean?
Home or household
What epithet is repeatedly used to describe Hermes in this section?
"slayer of Argus"
What was the name of the Goddess that gave Odysseus a veil. You must spell her name correctly!
Leucothea
What three reasons does Nausicaa give for wanting a cart to transport clothing?
To wash her clothes, to wash his clothes for council meetings and to wash her brother's clothes to wear for dancing