Latin Module Odysseus Flashcards
What was the competition among the three goddesses about?
The competition was to see who was the most beautiful.
Why did Paris have to choose between the three goddesses?
Zeus did not want to choose.
What gifts did the three goddesses offer Paris?
Minerva (Athena) offered the wisdom to rule the world; Juno (Hera) offered the kingdom of Asia; Venus (Aphrodite) offered the most beautiful woman in the world.
How long had the Greeks and Trojans been fighting?
They had been fighting for 10 years.
Who was the best fighter in the Greek camp?
Achilles was the best fighter.
Who was the strongest fighter in Troy?
Hector was the strongest fighter.
Why did Achilles refuse to fight?
He was angry with Agamemnon.
What happened when Patroclus fought Hector?
Patroclus wore Achilles’ armor, and Hector thought he was fighting Achilles.
What was the outcome of Hector fighting Patroclus?
Hector killed Patroclus.
How did Achilles react to Patroclus’ death?
He was very emotional and fought Hector alone.
What did Hector’s parents want for him?
They did not want him to fight.
What was the result of the fight between Achilles and Hector?
Achilles killed Hector.
What strategy did Odysseus use to sneak into Troy?
He built a wooden horse.
What did the Trojans do with the wooden horse?
They accepted the horse into the city.
What happened after the Greeks entered Troy?
They attacked the city from inside and destroyed it.
Where did Odysseus and his crew stop on their way home from Troy?
They stopped at Ismarus.
What did Odysseus and his crew do at Ismarus?
They raided the city, stealing treasure, food, and wine.
What was the consequence of Odysseus’ crew relaxing on the beach?
The Cicones rounded up more men and attacked Odysseus’ crew.
What was the state of Odysseus’ crew during the attack by the Cicones?
They were not prepared for an attack; they were drunk and sleepy.
What happened to Odysseus’ men during the attack?
Lots of Odysseus’ men were killed and ships were destroyed.
What land did Odysseus and his crew reach after Ismarus?
They reached the land of the Lotus Eaters.
What did Odysseus do when they reached the land of the Lotus Eaters?
He sent 3 of his sailors to investigate the area.
How did the Lotus Eaters treat Odysseus’ sailors?
They welcomed the sailors into their community and offered them the juice of the lotus.
What happens to the sailors after consuming the Lotus juice?
The sailors become addicted to the juice, do not want to leave, feel happy, and are tired after being at sea for a long time. They are also upset about losing crew mates to the Cicones’ attack.
What does Odysseus know about the Lotus Eaters?
Odysseus knows about the Lotus Eaters but does not tell his men about them.
How does Odysseus prevent his men from returning to the Lotus Eaters?
Odysseus drags his men back to the ships and ties them down to the boat.
What responsibility does Odysseus have for his crew?
Odysseus tries not to leave anyone behind.
What do Odysseus and his men do upon arriving at the Cyclops’ island?
They kill some goats, drink wine plundered from the Cicones, and eat what they have looted from Ismarus.
How many men does Odysseus take with him to Polyphemus’ island?
Odysseus takes 12 men with him from his own ship.
What does Odysseus bring as a gift to Polyphemus?
He brings a goatskin of wine.
What does Odysseus say about the inhabitant of the cave?
Odysseus expresses fear that the inhabitant may be ‘godless and lawless.’
Describe Polyphemus.
Polyphemus is a one-eyed giant who takes special care of his goats and sheep.
What clever lie does Odysseus tell Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops that he has been shipwrecked.
How does Polyphemus react to Odysseus’ lie?
Polyphemus appears to be a bit stupid for believing Odysseus’ lies.
What does Polyphemus do to Odysseus and his men?
Polyphemus refuses to recognize the laws of hospitality and closes the cave with Odysseus and his men inside.
What happens to Odysseus’ men in the cave?
Polyphemus attacks and kills two of Odysseus’ men, then another two the following morning.
What does Odysseus prepare to do to Polyphemus?
Odysseus prepares to blind Polyphemus.
What name does Odysseus give to Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops that his name is Nobody.
What effect does the wine have on Polyphemus?
The strong, undiluted wine makes Polyphemus quickly pass out in a drunken stupor.
How does Odysseus blind Polyphemus?
Odysseus blinds Polyphemus with a wooden stake that they have sharpened and hidden in dung.
Why do other Cyclops not come to help Polyphemus?
Polyphemus shouts that Nobody is hurting him, so the other Cyclops believe he is having a bad dream.
How do Odysseus and his men escape from Polyphemus?
They hide under the sheep, who are released in the morning.
What does Odysseus do at the end of the episode?
Odysseus taunts Polyphemus and reveals his real name, allowing Polyphemus to curse him.
What curse does Polyphemus place on Odysseus?
Polyphemus curses that Odysseus will reach home alone without his crew and that there will be danger waiting for him.
