Odyessy Flashcards
Who is Denia?
Denia is not explicitly defined in the text.
What is Ith?
Ith is the home state of Odysseus and his family.
Who is Penelope?
Penelope is the wife of Odysseus and mother to Telemachus.
Who is Telemachus?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus who went on a journey to find his father.
Who is Athena?
Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom; she often helped Odysseus.
Who is Eumacus?
Eumacus is the loyal swineherd who helps Odysseus reclaim his throne.
Who is Antinous?
Antinous is the most arrogant of Penelope’s suitors; he led a campaign to have Telemachus killed.
Who is Eurymachus?
Eurymachus is another manipulative suitor who begged for his life and offered to make restitution to Odysseus.
Who is Zeus?
Zeus is the king of gods and men; sometimes he helped Odysseus or permitted Athena to help him.
Who is Poseidon?
Poseidon is the god of the sea; he created many problems for Odysseus on his journey.
Who is Calypso?
Calypso is the beautiful nymph who fell in love with Odysseus and held him prisoner for 7 years.
Who is Circe?
Circe is the beautiful witch-goddess who transformed Odysseus’s crew into swine.
Who is Hermes?
Hermes is the messenger of the gods; he guides deceased souls to the Land of the Dead.
Who is Polyphemus?
Polyphemus is the son of Poseidon (a Cyclops) who imprisoned Odysseus and his crew.
Who is Tiresias?
Tiresias is a blind prophet who warns Odysseus of impending danger and offers advice.
What are Sirens?
Sirens are dangerous creatures who lured sailors to destruction with their enchanting music.
Who is Odysseus?
Odysseus is the protagonist of the Epic who tried for 20 years to get home from the Trojan War.
Who are the Muses?
The Muses are daughters of Zeus who are sources of inspiration for all the arts and knowledge.
Who is Elpenor?
Elpenor is the youngest man in Odysseus’s crew; he died after falling off a roof.
Who are the Phaeacians?
The Phaeacians are sailors who helped Odysseus return to Ithaca.
