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Odysseus
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.
person
Penelope
The faithful, loyal wife of Odysseus. She patiently waits 20 years for his return.
person
Telemachus
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.
person
Antinous
The evil leader of the suitors and the first one Odysseus kills.
person
Athena
Goddess of wisdom. She comes to Odysseus' aid by intervening with the other gods to bring Poseidon into line and let Odysseus go home.
goddess
Hermes
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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Zeus
King of all the gods. He is the keeper of Fate. He lets Athena assist Odysseus.
god
Aeolus
Keeper of the winds. He places all of the bad winds in a bag and gives them to Odysseus.
king
Calypso
A beautiful sea nymph who tries to make Odysseus her husband. She holds him captive for seven years.
goddess
Charybdis
A violent whirlpool. It destroys all ships that get too close to it.
monster
Circe
When Odysseus' crew meets her, she turns them into pigs. Odysseus becomes her lover, and she later helps him on his journey home.
goddess
Helios
God of the sun. Odysseus earns his wrath when his crew eats some of Helios' sacred cattle.
god
Lotus-Eaters
People who eat the Lotus plant, a narcotic that makes its eaters forget about home.
creatures
Polyphemus
Son of Poseidon. He is one of the Cyclopes (one-eyed giants).
monster
Poseidon
God of the Sea and Odysseus’ enemy.
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Scylla
A six-headed monster that Odysseus must go by to get home. She eats six of his men (one for each head).
monster
Sirens
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.
creatures
Eight aspects of an epic
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
Six aspects of an epic hero
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
How did the topic of hospitality come up in the story of the Cyclopes?
Odysseus accused Polyphemous the Cyclops of being an "eater of men under your roof."
How did the story of Circe get across the idea of loyalty?
Odysseus would not eat with Circe until she turned his men back from being pigs to being human.
How did Odysseus show perseverance?
He kept heading home despite ten years of trials and temptations during his voyage.
What creatures tempted Odysseus and his men to ignore the power of home?
The Lotus Eaters and the Sirens.
How did Odysseus pursue vengeance against Polyphemous?
Odysseus and his men stabbed him in the eye, and then Odysseus taunted Polyphemous when he was back on his ship.
What does Odysseus' relationships with female characters tell us about the relations between men and women in Homer's time?
There was a double standard: Odysseus could expect Penelope to be chaste, but Penelope could not expect the same of Odysseus.
Speaking of hospitality, who shows bad manners as guests, and how do they show it?
The Suiters won't leave Odysseus' mansion while he is away. They have their way with his maids, eat free, and pester Penelope.
Who are the first to show loyalty to Odysseus once he reaches hope?
The swineherd and the cowherd.
How does the idea of vengeance play out on Ithica once Odysseus shows up?
He, Telemacheus, and his two servants kill all of the suiters.
What is Ithica a symbol of?
Home.
What is the sea a symbol of?
The journey.
What is Odysseus' bow a symbol of?
Power and authority.