Intro to The Odyssey Flashcards
What is Zeus’ role in greek mythology
He is the king of gods
What is Zeus’ role in The Odyssey
He strikes down Odysseus’ ship with a lightning bolt
What is Poseidon’s role in greek mythology
He is the god of the sea
What is Helios’ role in greek mythology
He is the god of the sun
What is Helios’ symbol
Cattle
What is Athena’s role in greek mythology
She is the god of wisdom and war
What is Hermes role in The Odyssey
He was sent by Zeus to order Calypso to release Odysseus
What is Calypso’s role in greek mythology
She is a Nymph who lived on an island
What is Calypso’s role in The Odyssey
She held Odysseus captive for 7 years
What is Circe’s role in greek mythology
She is a witch (sorceress)
What is Circe’s role in The Odyssey
She turns men into pigs
Who is Homer
The author of The Odyssey
When did Homer most likely live
9th century BC
What country in Homer from
Greece
What 2 types of non-human characters were often featured in Greek stories
Gods and mythological monsters
How long was the Trojan war
10 years
Whose idea was the Trojan horse
Odysseus
Explain the plan carried out by the Greeks
They built a hollow horse and took it to Troy as a peace offering, it was actually a sneak attack and had Greek soldiers inside
How many years did it take for Odysseus and the other soldiers to get home
10 years
What is an epic poem
A long and involved narrative that tells a story of the adventures of a great hero
What are two characteristics of an epic poem
A large setting and dangerous journey
What are two parts of a heroes quest
A journey for something valuable and a prize
