Greek Mythology Flashcards
Who is from Troy, and what happened?
the greeks attacked and conquered the city of troy, odysseus then leaves and sails back home.
Who is from Ithaca, and what happened?
home of odysseus, odysseus returns home kills the suitors who bothers his wife, Penelope.
Who is from Aeaea, and what happened?
home to goddess circe, odysseus meet circe Hermes protects odysseus from her witchcraft.
Who is from Charybdis, and what happened?
Charybdis a monstrous goddess in the form of a giant whirlpool. odysseus sacrifices some men while passing charybdis.
Who is from Ogygia, and what happened?
Odysseus ends up drifting at sea. Eventually, he washes ashore on the island of Ogygia, where he is taken in by Calypso and is there for seven years.
what is hubris?
Hubris (excessive pride) Hubris refers to excessive pride, arrogance, or self-confidence that leads a character to ignore warnings or defy the gods. often the fatal flaw that leads to the downfall of the protagonist
what is hamartia?
Hamartia is the tragic flaw or error in judgment that brings about the downfall of the protagonist in Greek tragedy.
what is xenia?
Xenia is an ancient Greek concept that refers to the sacred hospitality and protection extended to guests and strangers.
what is deus ex machina?
“Deus ex machina” is another Latin phrase, this one meaning “god from the machine.” It refers to a plot device where an unexpected, artificial, or improbable character, event, or resolution is introduced to solve a problem or resolve a conflict in a story.
what is epic poem?
An epic poem is a long, narrative poem that tells the story of a heroic figure or figures and their extraordinary deeds.
what is in media res?
“In media res” is a Latin phrase that means “in the middle of things.” It refers to a literary technique where a story begins in the middle of the action, rather than at the beginning.
who is echo?
echo is a nymph who had an affair with zeus, she talked so much to distract hera, she cursed echo to repeated the last word she hears.
who is narcissus?
A beautiful, self centered young man. who got cursed to fall n love with his own reflection.
Who is ino?
A sea goddess who gives Odysseus a veil that keeps him safe after his ship is wrecked by Poseidon, allowing him to swim to shore.
Who is artemis?
goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth.
