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.
