Mythology- the Odyssey/epic poetry Flashcards
1
Q
A monster with six heads and deadly fangs.
A
Scylla
2
Q
A monster who causes deadly whirlpools.
A
Charydis
3
Q
Harpies who bring men to their death with their songs.
A
Sirens
4
Q
Kept Odysseus in her palace after turning his men into pigs.
A
Circe
5
Q
The cyclops who was blinded by Odysseus and his men.
A
Polyphemus
6
Q
A flower that has drug-like effect when consumed.
A
Lotus
7
Q
Author of the epic poem “The Odyssey”
A
Homer
8
Q
Devoted women who refuse to give in to suitors.
A
Penelope
9
Q
Great soldier and wonderer who wants to get home.
A
Odysseus
