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The Telemakhy(Books 1-4)
Characters:
-Gods: Zues*, Athena(Also disguised as Mentor, 284~)+, Kalypso-,
-Mortals: Telemakhos(son of Odysseus)+, Penelope(Wife of Odysseus)+ , Antinoos(Suitor of Penelope)-, Eurymakhos(Suitor of Penelope)-, other suitors-,
Peisenor(Crier of Ithaka)*, Leokritos(???)-, Mentor(Comrade of Odysseus)+, Eurykleia(Devoted nurse of the Laertes household)+, Nestor(Prince of charioteers, comrade of Odysseus)+*, Menaloas(Comrade of Odysseus)+,
Eteonas(Guard/Doorman for Menaloas)*.
Aspects of Greek culture: -Religion/influences of God: -Gods are depicted as able to mingle with mortals. -The gods determine all activities/events and there outcome. -Polytheism Roles of Family:
-Women of noble class are respected and …show more content…
(Book 12, 455-481)

Odysseus’ return, (Books 13-24)
Characters:
Gods: Poseidon-, Zeus*, Apollo*-, Athena+ Mortals: Alkinoos(King of Phaikaia)+, Odysseus+, Arete(Queen of Phaikaia)+,
Eumaiso(Odysseus’ swineherd)+, Nestor(Odysseus’ advisor)+, Telemakhos(Son of Odysseus)+, Pesistratos(Son of Nestor and companion of Telemakhos)*, Menaloas(King of Sparta, Starter of the Trojan war)+, Helen(Wife of Menaloas, Reason of Trojan War)+, Eurymakhos(Suitor of Penelope)-, Antinoos(Suitor of Penelope), Amphinomos(Occupation unknown)-, Nisos Aretiades(?Suitor of Penelope)-, Eurykleia(Faithful servant of Odysseus)+, Peirarios(Crewmate of Telemakhos)*, Melanthios(Unfaithful goatherder of Odysseus)-, Eurynome(Housekeeper of the Laertes household)+, Ktesippos(Suitor of Penelope)-,
Aspects of Greek culture: Religion/influences of God: -Gods, usually of a higher power, influence other gods. -Gods are seen as almost infinitely more powerful than mortals. -Gods direct mortals and usually give warnings. Roles of Family: -Eldest son takes the place of the father in the event of absence.
-Women are not seen as rulers. …show more content…
-People eat pork, shoats, and rams. -People eat parts of goat and carry the food in baskets. Social Structure:
-Distinct social classes are seen, such as beggars, nobles, servants, and peasants.
-Guests are treated as equals to their hosts.
-Beggars are of the lowest social class. Clothing: -People of the noble class wear cloaks and tunics.

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