Classics Gcse Flashcards
Who is the king Odysseus is telling his story to
Alcinous
which animals did they hide under when escaping from polyphemus
sheep
who curses odysseus at the end of the book
polyphemus
How did odysseus blind Polyphemus
Drove a stake into his eye
what is the first place odysseus visited
cicones
what is the second place he visited
lotus eaters
what is the third place he visited
cyclops island
What was the detail Odysseus used to describe what they could see on the shore near Ithica?
near enough to see men tending fires
What is the simile used to describe the Laestrygonians destroying the boats?
Spearing the men like fishes
Who was Odysseus’ best friend?
Polites
How long did Odysseus and his men stay at Circe’s island?
1 year
Who was the young crew member who died when he fell off the building
Elpenor
Who accuses Odysseus of looking at the maids?
Melantho
Who gives light to Odysseus and Telemachus as they take the weapons away from the wall?
athene
Does Odysseus tell Penelope a complete lie when he tells his story?
It’s mostly lies but has some truth.
Who is the maid who washes Odysseus feet?
Eurycleia
How did Odysseus get his scar?
Hunting wild boar
Who gave Odysseus the bow?
Iphitus
What do Eumaeus and Philoetius do when they see the bow?
They cry because it reminds them of Odysseus
What does Leodes, the seer, say about the bow?
He foreshadows the killing of the suitors. He says ‘this bow will break the hearts and spirt of many a man here
How do the suitors try to cheat in the bow challenge?
They heat up the bow and grease it with fat to make it easier to string
How does Odysseus prove his identity to the Eumaeus and Philoetius?
He reveals the scar he got from when he went boar hunting
