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Odysseus
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The Odyssey is the story of his journey home from the Trojan War. He is brave, loyal, and above all else clever. He is the king of Ithaca.
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person
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Penelope
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The faithful, loyal wife of Odysseus. She patiently waits 20 years for his return.
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person
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Telemachus
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Son of Odysseus and Penelope. He was only an infant when his father left to fight in Troy. The Odyssey is also a story about Telemachus' journey to manhood.
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person
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Antinous
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The evil leader of the suitors and the first one Odysseus kills.
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person
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Athena
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Goddess of wisdom. She comes to Odysseus' aid by intervening with the other gods to bring Poseidon into line and let Odysseus go home.
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goddess
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Hermes
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Messenger of the gods. He is sent by Zeus to order Calypso to release Odysseus. He, also, guides the souls of the suitors to Hades.
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god
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Zeus
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King of all the gods. He is the keeper of Fate. He lets Athena assist Odysseus.
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god
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Aeolus
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Keeper of the winds. He places all of the bad winds in a bag and gives them to Odysseus.
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king
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Calypso
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A beautiful sea nymph who tries to make Odysseus her husband. She holds him captive for seven years.
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goddess
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Charybdis
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A violent whirlpool. It destroys all ships that get too close to it.
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monster
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Circe
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When Odysseus' crew meets her, she turns them into pigs. Odysseus becomes her lover, and she later helps him on his journey home.
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goddess
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Helios
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God of the sun. Odysseus earns his wrath when his crew eats some of Helios' sacred cattle.
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god
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Lotus-Eaters
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People who eat the Lotus plant, a narcotic that makes its eaters forget about home.
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creatures
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Polyphemus
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Son of Poseidon. He is one of the Cyclopes (one-eyed giants).
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monster
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Poseidon
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God of the Sea and Odysseus’ enemy.
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god
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Scylla
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A six-headed monster that Odysseus must go by to get home. She eats six of his men (one for each head).
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monster
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Sirens
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These beautiful maidens lure sailors to their deaths with an irresistible song. Odysseus fills his crew's ears with wax to save them from temptation.
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creatures
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Eight aspects of an epic
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A. Embodies the ideals and beliefs of a nation or race
B. Portrays the past C. Based on legends D. Focuses on universal themes E. Contains a kernel of truth, but is mostly made up F. A long, narrative poem G. About the adventures or deeds of a hero H. Reflect timeless values |
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Six aspects of an epic hero
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A. Larger-than-life figure
B. Accomplish great deeds C. Takes part in a long, dangerous adventure D. Courageous E. Usually male F. Superhuman strength |
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How did the topic of hospitality come up in the story of the Cyclopes?
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Odysseus accused Polyphemous the Cyclops of being an "eater of men under your roof."
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How did the story of Circe get across the idea of loyalty?
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Odysseus would not eat with Circe until she turned his men back from being pigs to being human.
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How did Odysseus show perseverance?
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He kept heading home despite ten years of trials and temptations during his voyage.
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What creatures tempted Odysseus and his men to ignore the power of home?
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The Lotus Eaters and the Sirens.
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How did Odysseus pursue vengeance against Polyphemous?
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Odysseus and his men stabbed him in the eye, and then Odysseus taunted Polyphemous when he was back on his ship.
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What does Odysseus' relationships with female characters tell us about the relations between men and women in Homer's time?
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There was a double standard: Odysseus could expect Penelope to be chaste, but Penelope could not expect the same of Odysseus.
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Speaking of hospitality, who shows bad manners as guests, and how do they show it?
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The Suiters won't leave Odysseus' mansion while he is away. They have their way with his maids, eat free, and pester Penelope.
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Who are the first to show loyalty to Odysseus once he reaches hope?
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The swineherd and the cowherd.
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How does the idea of vengeance play out on Ithica once Odysseus shows up?
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He, Telemacheus, and his two servants kill all of the suiters.
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What is Ithica a symbol of?
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Home.
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What is the sea a symbol of?
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The journey.
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What is Odysseus' bow a symbol of?
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Power and authority.
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