Chapter 3 Flashcards
Who is Odysseus?
King of Ithaca; hero of the Trojan war and the Odyssey
Who is Agamemnon?
King of Mycenae; brother to Menelaus
Who is Penelope?
Wife of Odysseus?
Who is Palamedes?
Clever messenger of Menelaus
What does enterprising mean?
Showing initiative; inventive
What does goaded mean?
Prodded, urged
What are furrows?
Long, narrow trenches
How did Helen’s father ensure that her husband would be the most powerful man in Greece?
He made all her suitors take an oath they would countered husband as their overlord
How did this help Menelaus when he needed to rescue Helen?
When he needed to rescue Helen from the Trojans, he could call on all the Greek cities to help him because he was their overlord
Why was Odysseus unwilling to go to war in Troy on behalf of Menelaus?
His land of Ithaca was very far from Troy. He wanted to stay with his wife Penelope and newborn son.
Name some characteristics of Odysseus.
He was the wisest man in Greece. He was a great speaker. He was burly and broad and had a deep voice.
How did Odysseus plan to avoid going to Troy?
He pretended to be mad. He planted salt in the sand at the beach and talked to himself. He slept in the fields.
How did Palamedes spoil Odysseus’ plan?
He threw Odysseus’ infant son in front of his plow. Odysseus immediately stopped plowing and knocked down Palamedes. This proved he was acting.
What was Palamedes final fate?
He was put to death by the Greeks for committing treason with the Trojans.
How was Odysseus blamed for Palamedes death?
It is believed he planted false evidence against Palamedes to have him accused of treason and get rid of Palamedes.
