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15 Cards in this Set
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what was the trojan war?
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mythologic war fought by the phaicians (greeks) over a beutiful woman named Helen, who was married to King Menalaos
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how long did the trojan war last?
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ten years
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define an epic
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noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style
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What is Olympus? Who meets there?
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a mountain; the gods
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How old is Telemachos?
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19
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Why does Athena mention Orestes to Telemachos?
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to show he has made a name for himself, and so should Telemachos
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Why is Poseidon angry?
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Odysseus blinded his son.
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How does Telemachos change after the disguised Athena visits him? What is Athena disguised as?
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Athen is disguised as a stranger, who visits the family and gives Telemachos advice
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Who is Antinoos?
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The most vociferous and proud of the suitors. He plots Telemachus' death and often leads the suitors in their mistreatment of Odysseus and his household.
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Who is Eurycleia?
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The main housekeeper/nanny, at the house of Odysseus, who is old and clever
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What sign indicates doom for the suitors?
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the eagles
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Which man prophesizes about Odysseus?
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Haliterses Mastorides
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Why does Telemachos first go to the palace of Nestor? What is happening at Pylos as Telemachus arrives?
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to ask for information of his father; people are giving bull sacrifices
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What sign does Nestor see as indicating Athena’s presence?
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She takes the form of a sea-osprey
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Who is Menelaus?
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The King of Sparta. The Trojan War was fought to rescue his wife, Helen, who was abducted by Paris.
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