Odysseus Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Odysseus the king of?
A
Ithaca!
2
Q
Who was Odysseus the son of?
A
Laertes (father) and Anticlea (mother)
3
Q
Who was Odysseus’ wife?
A
Penelope, cousin of Helen (of Troy(originally of Sparta))
4
Q
Who was Odysseus’ son?
A
Telemachus (born just before Odysseus left for Troy)
5
Q
Odysseus was the leader of, originally, how many ships?
A
12 ships if Ithacans.
6
Q
How long did Odysseus fight for in Troy?
A
10 years.
7
Q
Name eight (or nine) characteristics of Odysseus.
A
-Generous
-Resourceful
-Cunning/clever (polymetis)
-Secretive
-Favoured by the gods
-Strong (bia)
-Brave
-Materialistic
(-Selfish?)
